There's a new factor in the heart health equation. Happiness. According to a recent study, the higher you rate on the happiness scale, the less likely you are to have heart disease.
The more researchers study the placebo effect, the more convinced they become that "fake" treatments can have a biological effect on the body, it's more evidence of mind over matter.
You've probably never heard of the CETP gene. But you are going to hope you're carrying it. It may prevent dementia, promote longevity and increase good cholesterol.
My husband was recently diagnosed with depression, but it took over a year to convince him he had a problem. Is this denial common in men?
A "suck-it-up" culture means men often languish with depression. Recent research that I conducted on gender and depression shows that male depression ... Read More...
Hot flashes, mood swings, difficulty sleeping -- these are some of the perimenopause symptoms you've been dealing with. Share your experiences, thoughts, frustrations and meditations on the life change you're going through. And if you've lived and learned from menopause, share your wisdom here.
I understand that I should cut back on cholesterol-heavy foods. But are there any good cholesterol foods that I can eat to balance out my "bad" cholesterol cravings? Can I just cut out some and still enjoy others?
