Get articles, daily on the email! Q: Now that I’ve had two ectopic pregnancies, what are my chances of having a third? I am presently five weeks pregnant and am very worried. I do not know my parents’ health histories, as I am an adoptee. A: Unfortunately, having an ectopic pregnancy does increase your chances of a repeat event. If you have never [...]
Hiking is a great way to get in touch with nature and burn some calories. But before you hit the trail, it’s important to plan your distance — and timing — so you don’t end up lost in the dark. Most of us underestimate how long a hike will take. The four miles an hour [...]
For years, we’ve been told that eating less salt can help prevent high blood pressure. But a recent study that made headlines and national evening news reports found that reducing sodium intake doesn’t have a big impact on blood pressure — and may even be risky. So what should you do? I checked with the [...]
It’s a supplement jungle out there. Gazillions of vitamin and mineral products loom at you from store shelf and catalog. So how do you find the best without a Ph.D. in nutrition and a spare weekend? Help is here. Test for the best Picking a great complete multi is easy — we’ve whittled down more [...]
If you like complicated rules for what, how much, and when you can eat, you’ll love today’s high-pro diets. Each diet varies — except they all force you to cut calories in un-yummy (and often unhealthy) ways, such as nearly banishing bread and beans. To demonstrate, we made up a woman’s menu according to Enter [...]
You already know that quitting smoking brings countless health benefits. But you may be surprised to hear that it can make you less anxious — even on your first tobacco-free day. This finding from the University of London runs counter to the stereotype of jittery quitters in the throes of nicotine withdrawal. The evidence: Researchers [...]
Metabolism — your body’s “fat burner” — can be your greatest ally…or your worst enemy. If you’re an on-again, off-again dieter, you could be making yourself fat. “Most people lose lean mass (primarily muscle and water) as well as fat when they lose weight. This is especially true if they ‘diet’ by cutting calories and [...]