We’ve tried the carrot -- the benefits of physical activity. Let’s examine the stick -- the dangers of inactivity – to see if that will knock a few more potatoes off the couch.
Michael Fick
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Sources disagree on whether our normal high salt intake is harmful across the board. But the controversy disappears when you consider the sources.
Decisions made without sound application of a consistent personal value system are often poor decisions. Regrettably, this author’s values require that he reduce his contribution to our Health & Fitness column.
Our skeletons come under siege by middle age, but the time to defeat the attack begins 50 years earlier.
“We’re the government, and we’re here to help you.” True? Or are its critics right that the new USDA Food Pyramid website just another political bow to big business?
It’s bad enough that you suffer through hay fever season; letting your kids do it is inexcusable and unnecessary, and may be very harmful.
Enough of the tomes for a while! Here are some quick takes on anti-acids, lower back pain, Alzheimer’s tests, terminally ill patient care, redheads, booboos, cancer diets, colds/flu/sore throats, blood pressure, hay fever, and prescription drug data.
Corn syrup appears on almost every food label we see. Fine in moderation, but at the levels we consume it, it can cause everything from gas pains to obesity to heart disease.
Even those who love winter must still deal with its health hazards. Here are tips for many of them.