Category: Health

Secondhand Smoke You don’t have to light up to be at risk for cancer. Just being in a room with folks who do can bring it on. Every year in…

Shopping Sprees Is your shopping out of control? Find yourself covering up your spending? For some people who are depressed, it is not uncommon for compulsive buying — in stores…

Weakness or Numbness Nerve damage can cause: Weakness in an arm or leg Numbness Loss of balance Muscle spasms These symptoms may lead to frequent tripping or difficulty walking. Vision…

12 Ways to Lower Your Chances of Getting Cancer   Drop the Weight Nearly 70% of Americans are overweight or obese — and those extra pounds drive up your chances…

Don’t Overdo Certain Medications NSAIDs are nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, like ibuprofen and naproxen. They can damage your kidneys if you take too many at once or take them too often.…

Make Small Changes If you have high blood pressure, there’s plenty you can do every day to control it. Eating healthier, exercising more, and tweaking other day-to-day habits can help…

Forget your keys? That might be absentmindedness. Forget what you did this morning? That might be a more serious memory problem. Find out what causes memory loss and what you…