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Dietary Supplements
Making Sense of Sensa
January 17, 2012
If you want to lose weight without counting calories or giving up your favorite foods, here’s a diet aid that takes the cake: Sensa “tastants,” sold on TV infomercials and the Internet.
Healthy Eating
Questions About Quorn
January 20, 2012
If you shop for meat substitutes, you may have noticed something in the freezer section called Quorn. Should you toss it in (or out of) your basket?
Healthy Heart
Niacin + Statins: The Mighty Duo?
January 24, 2012
Doctors often prescribe both a statin and niacin to improve cholesterol levels. But results from a long-awaited federal study have called this practice into question—at least in some people.
Men's Health
The Lowdown on Low Testosterone
January 10, 2012
Men generally experience a slow but steady decline in testosterone over the decades, mostly after age 50, sometimes likened to menopause in women. Is low testosterone a cause for concern?
Women's Health
A Breast-Healthy Lifestyle
January 13, 2012
If you have a mother or sister who has had breast cancer, how likely are you to follow in her footsteps? That’s the million-dollar question. But here are three "breast-healthy" things to do to reduce your risk.
Lifelong Wellness
Does Exercise Protect Against Cancer?
January 27, 2012
Over the years, a number of studies have found a link between physical activity and reduced cancer risk. But many questions remain.
Featured Article
Who Needs Alzheimer’s Testing?
Some experts think all older people should be tested for Alzheimer’s. Would you be better off if the disease could be diagnosed early, and if you and your relatives were tested?
Featured Ask the Experts
Will Tooth Brushing Protect Your Heart?
Research has linked gum disease and cardiovascular disease. Will treating one help prevent or reverse the other?
