They say an apple a day keeps the doctor away, but most of us still don't eat them. That means regular check-ups are still an important part of staying healthy. Here are six early signs that it's time to pick up the phone and schedule your next check-up.
Looking and feeling younger doesn’t have to cost you an arm and a leg. Find out how you can turn back the clock with these natural anti-aging solutions.
There are few things I enjoy more than changing out of my work clothes, going with friends to enjoy a drink or two, and… having a BOTOX® injection shot into my face?
The idea of undergoing plastic surgery for better pay intrigued me, particularly given the lengths some people will go to in order to climb the corporate ladder or get a better wage. It led me to the following thought experiment: How much would it cost to make me look like Johnny Depp?
Our selfless purpose remains to give our readers 10 “ab-tastic” reasons (five male and five female) to stick with their healthy diet and regular workout routine…
There’s no universal formula to determine the effects pregnancy will have on the mother’s hair, nails, and skin. But the DocShop team explores some of the more common cosmetic side effects of pregnancy, along with some helpful suggestions and precautions.
Some nutritionists feel that MyPyramid still does not measure up to current dietary research and accepted wisdom. Does the USDA have Americans' best interests at heart?
By eating a diet consisting solely of negative calorie foods – foods which contain fewer calories than the body burns while digesting – the body experiences a net loss in calories and puts you on the path to shedding those extra pounds.
No matter what your excuse is for not exercising – and there a lot of creative ones, like “my dog is sick” – just remember that your health and well-being depend on regular exercise.
In a world where you're either hot or you're not, it's easy for many to simply give up on diet and exercise when faced with waistlines of Nicole Ritchie-like proportions and pecks of Brad Pitt-like prominence.
This week, you can learn more about the minerals that are also included in your daily dose of goodness. Most of these names should be familiar—you can find almost all of them on the side of any cereal box.
A recent study found that the risk of developing cancer, specifically breast, colon, and skin cancer, can be reduced by 80 percent in obese individuals who undergo weight loss surgery.
Some countries are locked in a death match with dangerous drugs. Here are seven countries with the most vexing drug problems and how they got that way.
When it comes to veganism, it seems everyone’s a critic. Some people claim that vegans are weak and malnourished. But not many have asserted that veganism affects a person’s fertility – until recently.
PGD provides choices that parents of yesteryear never dreamed of. But is PGD a medical miracle or an unethical outrage?
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