Earlier research supports this positive outlook. A study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association reported that 40 percent of people studied (who had been taking drugs for years to keep their numbers down) were able to control their bl...

Mirror, mirror on the wall, What risks heart disease most of all-high blood pressure or high cholesterol, lack of exercise or too much stress, Type A behavior or a fatty diet, family history or cigarettes? If scientists had the answer, heart disease might...

If you thought that drugs with their unwanted side effects were the only way to control high blood pressure, think again. Studies show that a sizable number of people with mild hypertension can get their pressure dropped with out drugs. At an American Col...

What is this condition? Rectal polyps are masses of tissue that erupt through the mucous membrane of the colon and rectum and protrude into the digestive tract. Types of polyps include common polypoid adenomas, villous adenomas, hereditary polyposis, f...

ow that's been reversed. U. S. Department of Agriculture statistics cited by Ehrhart show that in 1987, Americans averaged 10.5 pounds of margarine and 4.6 pounds of butter. And despite the nearly $14 million a year spent by the Dairy Board to convince pe...

1 whole garlic bulb, unpeeled 1 tablespoon sherry vinegar 1 tablespoon water 2 shallots, minced I tablespoon olive oil ½ cup sliced shiitake or other available mushrooms 3 Italian tomatoes, diced 1/8teaspoon black pepper ¾ cup st...

Asthma is a chronic condition marked by periodic attacks of wheezing and difficulty in breathing. The cause of asthma attacks is partial obstruction of the bronchi and bronchioles due to contraction of the muscles in the bronchial walls. Whereas with bron...

I tablespoon red wine vinegar 2 tablespoons chicken stock 1 teaspoon canola oil I teaspoon dried oregano 1 teaspoon dried basil or thyme I teaspoon coarse mustard freshly ground black pepper, to taste ½ cup nonfat yogurt cheese 6 sli...

No, all nuts are not created equal. Candy coated snacks aren't necessarily disastrous nutritional choices. And surprise milk labeled "low fat" can contain more butterfat than buttermilk. Confused? Don't be. Just take your reading glasses to the grocery st...

What's lusciously smooth and creamy, with only a fraction of cream cheese's calories and none of its fat? Yogurt cheese. And it's a snap to make at home. Just line a large strainer with either cheesecloth, white paper towels, or a coffee filter. (Or use a...

Many people believe sweets are the culprit in obesity. That's another myth. If you have a sweet tooth and are overweight, it might well be a coincidence. The evidence: When researchers take sweets away from overweight people, they don't stop eating; they ...

If you don't believe me, try it yourself. Commit your self to eating a truly healthy diet for just one week. This means a good breakfast, a wholesome main meal, a second light meal, and one or two snacks a day. I suggest you make a contract with yourself ...

1½ pounds sea scallops 3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley 2 tablespoons lemon juice 2 teaspoons chopped fresh basil or½ teaspoon dried basil 1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary or ¼ teaspoon dried rosemary I teaspoon chopped fresh dill or...

Be sure to apply your sunscreen after you've applied moisturizer or use a moisturizer that contains sunscreen. If you have an uneven skin tone, sunscreens are especially important. They will help protect your skin from further discoloration and speed the ...

To get a polished look, I suggest you use concealer, foundation, powder, lipstick, and perhaps mascara. For a more striking appearance, you may want to add eye­liner, eye shadow, lip liner, and blush. But the goal is not to look painted it's to enhance y...