Mind and Body

Prostate cancer is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths for men. It is the most common form of cancer in men. And one in seven men will b...

It’s so much fun to wear new clothes, making you feel fresh and fashionable. But if you’re sporting new duds without washing them first, you’re also p...

Here we go again. It’s Sunday night, and you’re staring into the fridge with glazed-over eyes. Ham and cheese? Peanut butter and jelly? You don’t have...

You’ve pulled your shorts and swimsuit from the back of your closet and you’re feeling ready for summer—until you put them on, and remember those wint...

Ever taken a close look at those bottles in the bathroom, skimmed through the long list of chemicals and wondered what, exactly, you’re putting on you...

It’s not easy to scrape up $900 to buy your students four top-of-the-line therapy drums. And Lauren Miller, a music teacher in Homewood, Ill., was hav...

Stylish or functional, we love our bags. They’re trendy little—or not-so-little—ways to make us feel secure away from home, because they hold all that...

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...

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...