Health

• Drew Carey Loses 80 Pounds

  By: Kori Ellis | Comment | Jul 29, 9:39pm ET

  Comedian and Price is Right host Drew Carey has lost a significant amount of weight lately – reportedly 80 pounds since January. And the transformation is dramatic. Take a look at these pictures of Carey in recent days.
  Drew Carey departs Swingers restaurant after having breakfast on Wednesday wearing a t-shirt … More

• What is Lumbar Spinal Stenosis?

  By: Kori Ellis | Comment | Jul 17, 4:38pm ET

  Lumbar spinal stenosis is the narrowing of the spinal canal in the lower back. Generally, the condition is caused naturally by aging, as the discs between the spinal vertebrae become worn, dehydrated, and overgrown due to arthritis. When these changes in the lower back become severe, they lead to lumbar … More

• Drink Diet Soda to Keep Kidney Stones Away

  By: Kori Ellis | Comment | Jul 15, 11:44pm ET

  Kidney stones can be extremely painful, as well as cause nausea, vomiting and other problems. And kidney stones are more prevalent in summer months because of dehydration. The kidneys need enough fluid to function properly. If you have recurring problems with kidney stones, in addition to drinking plenty of water, … More

• Health Insurance for Pre-Existing Conditions

  By: Kori Ellis | Comment | Jul 5, 8:32pm ET

  About 60 million Americans are affected by a lack of health insurance. Some are unemployed, some simply can’t afford insurance, and others suffer from pre-existing conditions and can’t find anyone to cover them. If you have a pre-existing condition, there’s now some hope – the Affordable Care Act Program.
  The U.S. … More

• Research Shows Sugar Can Cause Hypertension

  By: Kori Ellis | Comment | Jul 2, 10:22pm ET

  Everyone knows that salt can adversely affect blood pressure. And now new research shows that sugar, including high fructose corn syrup, can cause hypertension too.
  Over 4,500 men and women with no previous history of high blood pressure were part of a study at University of Colorado. Research showed that those … More

• Best Exercises in the Pool

  By: Kori Ellis | Comment | Jun 28, 8:29pm ET

  Summer is finally here. Time to break out the bathing suits and hit the pool. If you’ve put on some extra pounds since last summer, kill two birds with one stone by exercising in the pool. Before you know it you’ll be back in tip-top shape without any boring trips … More

• Bottled Water, Schmottled Water - It’s All The Same, or Is It?

  By: Alexis Bonari | Comment | Jun 26, 4:18pm ET

  Bottled water isn’t what you think it is. Here’s some insight for your misconceptions.
  You would figure after a good amount of consistent years, this bottled water market would cease to thrive, but, in actuality, it’s just like an Energizer Bunny. It keeps going and going and going and going.
  You … More

• National HIV Testing Day

  By: Kori Ellis | Comment | Jun 25, 11:49pm ET

  This Sunday, June 27th is National HIV Testing Day. Throughout the weekend and beyond, LifeStyles Condoms will be sharing alarming statistics about HIV/AIDS in the U.S. on its Facebook and Twitter platforms. Their efforts are to raise awareness and incite conversation as well as to encourage people to get tested.
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• Healthiest Breakfast Cereals

  By: Kori Ellis | 1 Comment | Jun 17, 7:26am ET

  Let’s be honest — eating right isn’t fun. When it comes to breakfast, we want our cereal to be flavorful and fun. But if you are serious about eating right, beginning your day with a healthy meal is important and cereal is one of the easiest breakfasts araound. With that … More

• How to Run Faster

  By: Stephen Kersey | Comment | Jun 15, 8:41pm ET

  Whether you are a serious athlete or just a weekend warrior, learning secrets to run faster is well worth your time. Running faster isn’t simply a matter of effort — it takes a combination of smarts and planning. Here are some secrets on how to run faster:
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  Many runners … More

• Fake Chicken

  By: Kori Ellis | 1 Comment | Jun 6, 6:56pm ET

  People have a multitude of reasons why they don’t eat meat. Some don’t like the killing of animals. Others think meat is not healthy. The gases from chickens, cows, pigs, and their manure even play a part in global warming. So everyone is looking for meat alternatives.
  Soy products can be … More

• National Running Day

  By: Kori Ellis | Comment | Jun 2, 7:38pm ET

  Today is National Running Day and people across the country are encouraged to get running. Even if it’s just five minutes each day to start out, running makes a difference in the goal to live healthy and heart strong. If running alone isn’t your exercise of choice, you can incorporate … More

• Support Your Local Farmers Market

  By: Kori Ellis | Comment | Jun 1, 9:25pm ET

  Eating food from local farmers markets isn’t just good for the community – it’s also good for your health. The American Cancer Society recommends eating five or more servings of fruits and vegetables each day to help prevent cancer. Fruits and veggies contain important vitamins, minerals, phytochemicals, and antioxidants and … More

• Allergies Linked to Depression?

  By: Stephen Kersey | Comment | May 30, 11:28pm ET

  A link between allergies and depression may exist according to a recent TIME.co article. Dr. Partam Manalai of the University of Maryland School of Medicine conducted a study and his findings apparently suggest that “the worse the allergy symptoms, the worse the depression scores.”
  Though he only collected blood samples from … More

• What’s it Worth?

  By: Kori Ellis | Comment | May 22, 6:42pm ET

  Guest Post by Keva Silversmith
  I’ve been travelling for business this week, and had to do some soul searching regarding one of life’s fundamental questions: How much should I pay for a workout?
  At home, my gym membership costs about $40 per month. If I go two of every three days, I’m … More