(ARA) – With the abundance of fresh produce that accompanies the arrival of warm weather, you would think Americans’ diets would be healthier in summer than at nearly any other time of year. But what good are so-called “superfoods” like blueberries, fresh ginger and even eggs if you can’t get the kids (or your spouse) [...]

Feeling stressed over the economy? More and more Americans are turning to a millennia-old technique for relieving stress — music. Whether you just listen or actually play an instrument, music has very definite therapeutic value for a range of mental and physical health issues, a growing body of scientific evidence shows.
From relieving depression in adults [...]

Imagine having bones so fragile that everyday activities like bending over, lifting a vacuum cleaner or even coughing can cause a fracture. Unfortunately, this may become a reality in the future for 44 million Americans – 80 percent of them women – threatened by osteoporosis, the “brittle bone” disease. In the United States, 10 million [...]

Many older adults worry about injuries from falling, especially hip fractures, for good reason. Statistics show that for older adults, a hip fracture can be a life-altering injury. According to the Centers for Disease Control, of all fall-related fractures, hip fractures lead to the most severe health problems and reduced quality of life. Since nine [...]

Childhood is a critical time for establishing lifelong eating habits. Kids who grow up in a household that promotes healthy eating are more likely to adopt those habits as their own. Luckily, nutrition doesn’t have to be complicated or labor-intensive.
You can find information about how to keep your kids eating healthy at http://wwwmedtronic.com/healthykids. Raising Healthy [...]

As the weather starts to heat up, so does the desire to get in shape. Anticipating outdoor activities, skimpy beach wear and upcoming vacations, many people panic and resort to quick weight loss tricks and crash diets to get their bodies beach-ready. “Hollywood’s Favorite Nutritionist” and author of the book “Eating by Design,” Carrie Latt [...]

More than 1 million people will be diagnosed with skin cancer this year. That’s more than all other cancers combined. According to the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery (ASDS), studies have shown that adopting a comprehensive sun protection program that includes monthly self-examinations and yearly screenings by a dermatologist can substantially lower skin cancer risk.
Throughought [...]