Health

Three reasons to drink less alcohol

We all know that drinking alcohol to excess leads to problems both emotionally and physically. It can even affect your life with your family and your work.   Here are three valid reasons to drink less alcohol: Weight Alcohol, when…
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Microsoft working on a smart bra to measure mood

Microsoft researchers have designed a smart bra that can detect stress. The prototype contains removable sensors that monitor heart and skin activity to provide an indication of mood levels. The aim was to find out if wearable technology could help…
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16 Doctor-Approved Home Remedies

Head to toe healthy Home remedies are a staple of natural medicine. They're cheap and fast, often work just as well as a drugstore fix, and may be as near as your spice cabinet, refrigerator, or laundry room. To update…
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E-readers may help people with dyslexia

People with dyslexia may have an easier time reading on an e-reader than using traditional paper, a new study published today in the journal PLOS One suggests. Researchers say the idea for the study came out of anecdotal reports they…
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Winter Skin Annoyances, Solved

The right fix for your face Dry skin is dry skin, right? Nope. Everyone's complexion is a little bit different, so when cold air hits, your best defense (and repair) depends on your skin type, lifestyle, habits, and even your…
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ADHD diagnoses rise to 11% of kids

The number of children diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) continues to climb, according to new data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. There has been a 42% increase in the number of reported cases of ADHD since 2003,…
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Easy Exercise for Teens

Finding it hard to fit in fitness? Just getting through a day of school and after-school commitments can leave most of us wondering where to find time — and if all the running around we do counts as exercise. (It…
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Eat Less Sodium: Quick tips

Nine out of 10 Americans eat much more sodium (salt) than they need. Too much sodium increases your risk for health problems like high blood pressure. Use these tips to help lower the sodium in your diet.   Know your…
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How to eat for exercise

It's important to remember the food you eat plays a vital role in the way you feel and perform any exercise. It doesn't matter whether you're an amateur or a professional athlete – everything you eat and drink has an…
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