Archive for July, 2008

Male Sympathy Pains:  Pregnancy Myth or an Unpleasant Reality?

Male Sympathy Pains: Pregnancy Myth or an Unpleasant Reality?

The symptoms of pregnancy make a man’s tasks in pregnancy – like fetching pickles at midnight – seem like a bed of roses. But can men experience the symptoms of pregnancy, too?

Strawberries and Nutrition:  This Little Fruit Packs a Huge Punch!

Strawberries and Nutrition: This Little Fruit Packs a Huge Punch!

These little berries abound in health benefits, and when they taste so heavenly, it's easy as (strawberry) pie to work them into a healthy diet.

Youngest Looking Celebs Over 40 - Halle, Demi, Pamela, and More

Youngest Looking Celebs Over 40 - Halle, Demi, Pamela, and More

A wise man once said "life isn't fair." That phrase certainly applies to a special group of celebrities who - despite celebrating 40 or more birthdays - look so young that the rest of us question the date on their birth certificates.

You Can't Hide from Presbyopia, but There Are Treatment Options

You Can't Hide from Presbyopia, but There Are Treatment Options

Presbyopia is the polite way of saying, "You're old and you need reading glasses." Even if you are in great physical shape, presbyopia will find you.

Plastic Surgery for Better Pay: How Much Would it Cost to Make Me Look Like Johnny Depp?

Plastic Surgery for Better Pay: How Much Would it Cost to Make Me Look Like Johnny Depp?

The idea of undergoing plastic surgery for better pay intrigued me, particularly given the lengths some people will go to in order to climb the corporate ladder or get a better wage. It led me to the following thought experiment: How much would it cost to make me look like Johnny Depp?

Pyramid Scheme – Are the USDA Nutrition Guidelines Healthy or a Hoax?

Pyramid Scheme – Are the USDA Nutrition Guidelines Healthy or a Hoax?

Some nutritionists feel that MyPyramid still does not measure up to current dietary research and accepted wisdom. Does the USDA have Americans' best interests at heart?

Seven Countries with the Worst Drug Problems

Seven Countries with the Worst Drug Problems

Some countries are locked in a death match with dangerous drugs. Here are seven countries with the most vexing drug problems and how they got that way.

Body Image and the 'Lost Cause' Misconception

Body Image and the 'Lost Cause' Misconception

In a world where you're either hot or you're not, it's easy for many to simply give up on diet and exercise when faced with waistlines of Nicole Ritchie-like proportions and pecks of Brad Pitt-like prominence.

What’s in My Vitamins?  Round II

What’s in My Vitamins? Round II

This week, you can learn more about the minerals that are also included in your daily dose of goodness. Most of these names should be familiar—you can find almost all of them on the side of any cereal box.

6 Signs That It's Time for a Check-Up

6 Signs That It's Time for a Check-Up

They say an apple a day keeps the doctor away, but most of us still don't eat them. That means regular check-ups are still an important part of staying healthy. Here are six early signs that it's time to pick up the phone and schedule your next check-up.

Veganism and Pregnancy – Do I Have to Eat Meat to Have Multiples?

Veganism and Pregnancy – Do I Have to Eat Meat to Have Multiples?

When it comes to veganism, it seems everyone’s a critic. Some people claim that vegans are weak and malnourished. But not many have asserted that veganism affects a person’s fertility – until recently.

Study Finds That Weight Loss Surgery Reduces the Risk of Cancer

Study Finds That Weight Loss Surgery Reduces the Risk of Cancer

A recent study found that the risk of developing cancer, specifically breast, colon, and skin cancer, can be reduced by 80 percent in obese individuals who undergo weight loss surgery.

Evaluating the Latest Fad Diets

Evaluating the Latest Fad Diets

Want to know which of today’s diets is right for you? We've got the low down on some of the most popular weight-loss solutions available.

Celebrity Abs – The Best Washboard Stomachs and Six-Pack Abs in Hollywood

Celebrity Abs – The Best Washboard Stomachs and Six-Pack Abs in Hollywood

Our selfless purpose remains to give our readers 10 “ab-tastic” reasons (five male and five female) to stick with their healthy diet and regular workout routine…