featured article
Grocery stores seem a whole lot more like libraries nowadays. But instead of picking up a good book, shoppers are reading nutrition labels—and with good reason.
“By checking out the label before you buy, you can find lower-fat and higher-fiber foods that can help you eat...
expert advice
Pamela S. Douglas, MD, president of the American College of Cardiology, responds: Committing to a healthy lifestyle is the best way you can reduce your chances of a heart attack. Good health doesn't happen overnight, and there are some risk factors you can’t change—like your age, gender, and family history. But by following a...
health tip
Ever feel like your iPod is the best workout partner you've got? You might not be kidding yourself. According to researchers in Italy, people work out harder while listening to music. What's more, women tend to work out longer when accompanied by tunes. Jump-start your exercise playlist with some brainstorming at www.JogTunes.com and www.NikePlus.com.
