Health

• 10 Ways to Lose Weight Without Dieting

  If you did nothing else but reduce your portions by 10%-20%, you would lose weight. Most of the portions served both in restaurants and at home are bigger than you need. Pull out the measuring cups to get a handle on your usual portion sizes, and work on paring them down. Get instant portion control by using small bowls, plates, and cups, says Brian Wansink, PhD, author of Mindless Eating. You won't feel deprived because the food will look plentiful on dainty dishware.

  
  

• Herbal Remedy Works as Well as Anti- depressants

  Taking high-quality St. John's wort can be as effective as standard prescribed antidepressants for some severely depressed people, German researchers report.

  
  

• Pets Help Keep You Cancer-Free

  Owning a pet can reduce the chances of developing a form of cancer by nearly a third, researchers claim.

  
  

• 6 Biggest Threats to Your Health

  More boys than girls are born every year in the U.S. But any lead in health men start with vanishes with the first dirty diaper. From infancy to old age, women are simply healthier than men. Out of the 15 leading causes of death, U.S. men lead women in all of them except Alzheimer's disease, which many men don't live long enough to develop. Although the gender gap is closing, men still die five years earlier than their wives, on average.

  
  

• Why Men Die Young--and How Not to

  Men die six years sooner than women, on average--and not just because heart disease strikes men so much sooner. One good way to boost your life expectancy: have your doctor test your testosterone level, which falls about 1% a year beginning at age 30. Low testosterone levels can lead to depression, osteoporosis, and other serious problems in addition to reduced sex drive. Always be frank with your doctor, no matter how embarassing your concerns.

  
  

• 5 Surprising Reasons You're Getting Fat

  Did you know that stress can cause weight gain? It can. So can a lack of sleep, steroids and certain other medications, and even certain medical conditions themselves. Oh, yeah, weight gain can also be caused by menopause, but that's her problem, not yours. Right?

  
  

• Statins Not Only Option for High Cholesterol

  Supplements containing red rice yeast and fish oil lower high cholesterol levels even more effectively than statin medications, a recent study found. Before trying the natural approach, check with your doctor, have your blood tested, and make sure the approach is working. Source: MedicineNet

  
  

• Watch Out for Risky Food-Drug Interactions

  Grapefruit, cranberries, guacamole, and mango can affect the action of popular drugs. Ditto for tea, green, leafy vegetables, and even cough drops. Not all doctors are good about warning their patients--so here's what you need to know to protect yourself.

  
  

• 6 Ways to Get Better Care from Your Doc

  Tell the truth--even if it's embarrassing to do so. Follow orders. Don't expect special treatment just because of whom you know. Be careful the way you treat the staff--no sharp words no matter what the issue. If you're waiting for test results, don't assume that no news is good news--call to find out. Source: New York Times

  
  

• Most Reliable Blood Pressure Monitors

  Best to pick one of the automatic models that uses a cuff around the upper arm, as models that use a wrist cufff tended to be less reliable, according to Consumer Reports. And guess what: One of the most reliable models is also among the cheapest. it's sold at Wal-Mart. Source: WebMD

  
  

• Eat Fish to Cut Risk for Vision Loss

  Lots of guys develop macular degeneration as they get older. The retina disorder can cause vision loss and blindness. But eating oily fish like salmon, tuna, or mackerel, every week can cut the risk significantly, according to a new study from England. White fish, not so much. Source: Science Daily

  
  

• What YOU Should Do about PSA Screening

  New government guidelines suggest that most men 75 or older skip PSA screenings. But what if you're 35, or 45, whatever. Answer: It depends. Read on to find out just what it depends on.

  
  

• Don't Put Up with Snoring--Get Help

  Doctors used to make light of snoring. Now, explains Dr. Bruce Yaffe, it's clear that snoring is often a symptom of sleep apnea, a serious disorder linked to weight gain and heart attack.

  
  

• Is Dangerous Plaque Clogging YOUR Coronary Arteries?

  The key to preventing heart attack, explains Dr. Bruce Yaffe, is to prevent the buildup of fatty deposits inside the coronary arteries. But how can you know for sure what's going on in there? Your doctor can peek inside using a new kind of X-ray test.

  
  

• 2 Anti-Aging Pillls that Actually Seem to Work

  New studies in rats suggest that two over-the-counter supplements, alpha lipoic acid and L-acetyl-carnitine, slow the aging process.

  
  

• Colonoscopy: No More Excuses!

  Colon cancer is a preventable illness--if you submit to periodic colonoscopies. And these days colonoscopy is a lot less unpleasant than it used to be, thanks to new anesthetics and colon-prep drinks.

  
  

• Omega 3 Fatty Acids Essential for Heart, Brain Health

  Men who don't get enough omega 3 fatty acids (in the form of fish oil) face an increased risk for heart attack (and sudden death) as well as depression and other neurological disorders. Are you getting enough?

  
  

• Vitamin Supplements: Myth vs. Reality

  While some vitamin supplements can boost your health, others may actually do harm. Americans spend $7.5 billion a year on vitamins, hoping to prolong life, slow aging and protect against a bevy of illnesses. New research not only refutes many of these claims, it also shows that some of these vitamins may in fact be harmful. Source: Reader’s Digest

  
  

• Will Frequent Sex Prevent Prostate Cancer?

  Will frequent ejaculation prevent prostate cancer? Epidemiologic studies suggest, albeit inconclusively, that men with a higher frequency of ejaculations may have a slightly lower risk of prostate cancer. Source: Mayo Clinic

  
  

• Tart Cherries Have BIG Health Benefits

  Tart cherries—frequently sold dried, frozen or in juice—may have more than just good taste and bright red color going for them, according to new research. These fruits have been shown to reduce factors associated with heart disease and diabetes. Source: Science Daily

  
  

• 8 Glasses of Water a Day? Never Mind

  The health benefits of drinking water, at least for already healthy people, may have been oversold, according to a new report. There is nothing magical about guzzling water, at least when it comes to proven health benefits. Source: WebMD

  
  

• Do You Know ALL the Symptoms of Heart Attack?

  What happens during a heart attack? Heart attacks, or myocardial infarctions, are caused by fatty deposits and blocked arteries. What it feels like, how you can tell if you are having one, and what you should do to increase your chances of survival. Source: WebMD

  
  

• 20 Ways to Fight Stress and Sleep Better

  When stress interrupts your sleep on a nightly basis, it sets you up for a chronic insomnia that can send you toward sleeping pills, alcohol, and chocolate cake at night and a zillion cups of coffee during the day. Twenty smart ways to calm down and rest up. Source: Reader’s Digest

  
  

• Why Normal Weight Isn't Always Healthy

  More than half of normal-weight Americans have a high percentage of body fat. Just like overweight people, this makes them susceptible to heart disease, diabetes and other metabolic disorders. How to tell if you have “normal weight obesity” and what to do about it. Source: Business Week

  
  

• Could Sunscreen Actually Be BAD for You?

  The Indoor Tanning Association sites recent research indicating that the benefits of moderate exposure to sunlight—namely, increased levels of vitamin D—outweigh the hypothetical risks. Wait, is sunbathing good for you? Source: Slate

  
  

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