Your doctor may conscientious about washing his hands, but that doesn’t mean he’s germ-free. A recent study at The New York Hospital Queens found that nearly half of the neckties worn by clinicians harbored potentially disease-causing bacteria. Simply brushing against your…
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“E” is for Eye Sight
Vitamin E may offer protection against cataracts an eye disease that’s the world’s leading cause of blindness. The results of a five-year study of 408 women by the USDA Nutrition Research Center at Tufts University suggest that taking vitamin E…
Get in the Mood
Making Love Starts in Your Head, Not Between the Sheets THE SECRET TO GOOD SEX? Free your mind and warm your feet. In the first brain scans ever recorded during orgasm, researchers from the University of Groningen in the Netherlands…
Energy Crystals
WHAT IS ENERGY? Most of us think of it as a commodity-whether it’s gasoline or Red Bull, we buy what we need and that’s that. In actuality, the human body is an energy conduit that never rests. We’re all constantly…
Water Fitness Equipment
There’s a boatload of gear available to enhance your water workout. Swim socks protect your feet while running, while paddies, webbed gloves and barbells increase resistance. The equipment is optional (the water itself provides you with great resistance), but the…
Water Works, Even When You’re Healthy
Water has long been used to help rehabilitate sports injuries, but healthy athletes can also dive in to supplement their training. “Working out in water is great for building cardiovascular capacity and muscle strength, and it’s a great complement to…
The Many Uses of Lavender
Lavendar is a very effective herb for headaches especially when caused by stress. Lavendar can also be used to help depression especially if used in combination with other remedies such as Rosemary, Kola or Skullcap. As a gentle strenthening tonic…
Hair Removal by Electrolysis – Is it Right for You?
Electrolysis is a permanent hair removal technique that works by destroying individual hair follicles so that hair can no longer grow. Here’s how it works. Being careful not to puncture the skin, a slender probe is inserted into a hair…
Adult Acne: It’s a Lot More Common Than You Think
While it is true that acne most commonly appears during the teenage years, it is just as true that a large percentage of individuals suffer from adult acne. In fact, figures show that as much as 25 percent of men…
Treadmill Buying Basics
Treadmills are a large investment financially and in your fitness, therefore much thought and preparation should go into the purchase of your new treadmill. Having your treadmill motor blow up or your belt warp severely after only a few months…



