A note from Jane:
I’ll be taking some time off in July, but in place of my usual shareposts I’d like to pass on some wisdom from the writings of a dear friend, a lady with COPD, Jo-Von Tucker. At age 52, Jo-Von was told that she had COPD, she’d have to wear oxygen 24-hours a day for the rest of her life, and she had less than five years to live. But she didn’t give up – or give in. This was just the start of a new chapter in her life as she went on for many years to help herself...
With experts who always seem to be contradicting each other, TV infomercials, workout videos, books, fitness magazines and even your... Read more »
With experts who always seem to be contradicting each other, TV infomercials, workout videos, books, fitness magazines, and even your... Read more »
Everyone knows that when you are on a diet, regular soda just isn't on the menu. But order up a diet soda, have as many as you want, and... Read more »
Without a doubt "touch" is the most underestimated sense out of the human body's five senses. Think about it, the first thing we do when we... Read more »
OK, so I've convinced you. It is time to get up and get moving. You have your cool new workout outfit, your fancy new specialty workout... Read more »
The Washington Post's health writer Sally Squires answers some common questions about the diet drug Alli. Alli is an over-the-counter version of the... Read more »
For the first time in 30 years, the US Army is overhauling the way it trains soldiers. The new fitness training replaces traditional five-mile runs... Read more »
People could make better decisions about which drug to choose if all ads carried a facts box clearly stating the medication's pros and cons, a new... Read more »
This summer, health news was dominated by information on the H1N1 flu virus. And just like a child’s game of “telephone,” the facts about the... Read more »
Vitamin D Deficiency Affects Genes for Cancer, Autoimmune Disorders A study has linked vitamin D deficiency with an increased risk for cancer and autoimmune diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis MS, and lupus. Researchers found, through mapping...
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