Health

Lipstick. Snacks. Toys. Eyeliner. Running shoes. Wallets full of change. Even laptops. You’d be amazed at the truckload of stuff a woman carries aroun...

Most people know about asthma, and the coughing, wheezing and shortness of breath that come with it. But in recent years, a new form of the condition ...

One day in high school physical education class, a student named Sara disclosed to her teacher that she was sexually abused when she was 4 years old. ...

If you’ve ever felt your ears pop while blowing your nose, or had nasal mucus drip down the back of your throat, you’ve experienced the interconnectiv...

Fleas are a downright nuisance. And they bring serious health baggage when they nest on your pets. Many people turn to pesticides to rid their home of...

Sunglasses put the finishing touch on your hot summer look. But as the weather warms and the sun draws nearer, keep in mind they’re equal parts access...

The snow has melted, and you can see the first peeks of blooming flowers outside. Ah, springtime is here again. And you’ve got an itch to get outdoors...

Before semi-trucks and interstate highways, before trade treaties and cargo ships, people ate food that came from much closer to where they lived. The...

Your mind boggles at the potential of all the fresh produce that comes along with your CSA subscription. now, what are you supposed to do with it? Abo...

A lot of women, it seems, have a dirty little secret tucked away in a dresser drawer. When it’s time to do laundry, we gather our jeans, T-shirts and ...

Maybe you grew up in a meat-and-potatoes house, and think a vegetarian or vegan diet sounds like new-age nonsense. But research shows more seniors are...

Peggy Tippin is quite matter-of-fact when she talks about the dayher heart stopped, or, as she puts it, “the day I died."And, it’s no tall tale she te...

Sara Drost knows about “the heartbreak of psoriasis.” She was diagnosed with the skin condition—which has nocure—in 2011 after a bout with strep throa...

Valentine’s Day is tough for unattached men,especially if your best bro is in a new relationship. No dudewants to feel like the third wheel while his ...

Love is a many-splendored thing—or so they say. There may be no time of year better suited to marvelat the magnitude of one’s love than Valentine’s Da...

Thirty years ago, heart transplants were still relativelynew and uncommon. So when doctors recommendedthat procedure for 18-year-old Michael Grief, of...

Yukon and Caddie are lifesavers. Jenn Orze’s dogs, ahusky-mixed breed and a German shepherd-mixed breed, havehelped save many lives over the last two ...

Happy new year! I hope your holiday season was filled with fun and family. Now it’s timefor a reality check. This month I want to talk to those of us ...

Your nose is filled with mucus, and you may have trouble catching your breath. And it can be especially hard to breathe when it’s too cold outside and...

If you truly want a better tomorrow, start with tonight.Make a resolution most of us never dream about: Get solid sleep, and plenty of it. We know a g...