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Remember the old song, “Always Look on the Bright Side of Life,” sung rather humorously in Monty Python’s Life of Brian? Well, maybe you should try looking on the dark side, too. That’s because pessimists live a little longer than optimists, a new study reveals. Maybe we don’t always need a silver lining, after all. ...click here to read more

Summer for many people means great friends, barbecues and plenty of time in the fresh air. However, at one point or another, each and every one of us has felt the sting of the common sunburn. Sunburns are annoying, but they can also lead to more serious consequences, as you may well be aware. And ...click here to read more

A friend of a mine spends every single weekend at her younger sister’s house to take care of their mom (and give her sister’s family a break). The mom has Alzheimer’s disease, she must be close to 80, and the family is committed to caring for her as long as they can at home. You ...click here to read more

I had lunch with a friend the other day and the guy had a coughing fit right at the table. Not good, and it turned me off my Cobb salad– and I hate to leave a good Cobb salad unfinished! But here’s why… Whenever you’re under the weather and can’t suppress the pressure wave that ...click here to read more

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Stop right there with that razor and cream. Whether you’re discussing a matter of personal preference with your partner, or trying to decide if you should change up your look, take note: Beards are sexy. And science has confirmed it. Facial hair for men is a trend that has come and gone through the years, ...click here to read more

Dr. Victor Marchione shares his views on controversial new food theory Here you are, trying to get in your five to 10 fruits and vegetables a day, drink more water and cut down on those Peak Freans cookies with vanilla yogurt cream filling. Tasty! A balanced diet with proper nutrition – and less bad fats ...click here to read more

Some of it is available from food, but chances are you aren’t getting enough. And it is even possible that you are getting too much. This is the kind of talk that is going to have people who are concerned about eye health (shouldn’t this be everyone?) raising an eyebrow. With diet and nutrition sometimes ...click here to read more

Hey, all of you nut eaters, did you know that you may live longer because of your simple dietary choice? Snack on! Eating nuts frequently is now associated with a lower risk of death, according to a study in the United States, notably the largest of its kind. Researchers found that by eating 28 g ...click here to read more

If keeping your bones healthy is one of your health priorities, chances are you have tried many popular treatments to prevent osteoporosis. Most of these treatments utilize vitamins and minerals in tandem with a medication to reduce the risk of fractures. But what if there was a way to reverse the effects of osteoporosis altogether, ...click here to read more

There’s no denying that weight loss products boom in the health supplement industry. The market is growing and shows no signs of stopping, with Americans spending an estimated $35 billion each year on weight loss products and programs. In 2010, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported 35.7 percent of American adults as ...click here to read more

Being part of a great team or excelling at a solo event can make for some of the best high school memories. Nothing beats the thrill of the winning goal in the last few minutes of play – and the after-game celebrations. Sports play an important role in the scholastic experience, helping with social and ...click here to read more

Holidays can be so joyful. They are full of celebration, beautiful décor, reunions with family and friends; not to mention the delicious variety of foods and gift-giving that comes along with them. However, when the music stops, the family and friends go home, and it’s time to put those festive decorations away and go on ...click here to read more

I’ve been in the medical community for many years and have learned a thing or two about what it takes to maintain robust good health. But the good-for-you strategies of proper diet and exercise, good sleep and strong social ties can get buried by the trends, headlines and latest high-tech breakthroughs that catch the media’s ...click here to read more