Here are this weekend's diversions for your reading pleasure. Have a great weekend, and March Break!
If testosterone is responsible for all of the negative behaviors among men, wouldn't that mean that men with lower levels are healthier than those with normal or high levels of testosterone?
How to Treat a Cold with Dr. Pepper
Sore throat? Do you have a sinus headache? A little HOT Dr. Pepper can alleviate these symptoms. True, some people would rather not drink any soda warm, much less hot. Still, if you choose to give it a try, you just might discover that you like it (and join the ranks of other hot Dr. Pepper nerds... like the author of this article).
How to Be Assertive With Friends or Family
If you feel like you get pushed around, take on too many responsibilities with your friends and family, and don't communicate your needs clearly, then you need to work on becoming more assertive.
Jenny McCarthy: Who's Afraid Of The Truth About Autism?
Parents of recovered children, and I've met hundreds, all share the same experience of doubters and deniers telling us our child must have never even had autism or that the recovery was simply nature's course. We all know better, and frankly we're too busy helping other parents to really care.
Is Everyone Addicted To Something?
The National Institute of Drug Abuse reports that marijuana is the most commonly used illicit drug in the U.S. Over 14 million Americans aged 12 or older used marijuana at least once in the past month; 6,000 people a day try marijuana for the first time; sixty-two percent of them are under age 18.
Nutrition Tips: Real Food For Real People
In honor of National Nutrition Month, I thought I'd tackle the question I get the most: "What's a snack that I can grab and take with me or get when I'm out that will taste great and satisfy?" I thought I'd help with some ideas I call: Real Food for Real People.
What do your food cravings reveal about your mood?
Recent research shows what many of us knew all along: Our moods dictate what we eat. Researchers studied the diets of hundreds of people to show how personality and foods collide-how our moods may steer us to certain foods, based on their physical characteristics. The study theorized that many moods send specifics signals (for example, stressed adrenal glands could be sending salt-craving signals). So what does your favorite turn-to food say about you?
Aging: What Are We So Afraid Of?
I live in the land of angels, but in Los Angeles these guardians are nipped and tucked with crooked smiles and lopsided eyes frozen on a static expression.
The Ultimate Expert Tips for Staying Young
Women are roughly twice as likely as men to get depressed, which can make them feel worn out and weary beyond their years. To guard against energy-sapping blues, get enough B vitamins: They may help ward off depression and play a role in how cells produce energy, says Christine Gustafson, MD, an integrative medicine specialist in Alpharetta, Georgia.
Top reasons why sex is better after menopause
Sex after menopause? Some experts will tell you it's a downhill ride of waning sex drive and dried up hormones.
Crohn's Disease - Topic Overview
Doctors don't know what causes Crohn's disease. You may get it when the body's immune system has an abnormal response to normal bacteria in your intestine. Other kinds of bacteria and viruses may also play a role in causing the disease.
Do not smoke. Smoking makes Crohn's disease worse.
Common painkillers might hike risk of hearing loss
In the study, published in the American Journal of Medicine, researchers found that men younger than age 50 who regularly took acetaminophen more than twice a week had roughly double the risk of hearing loss compared to men who did not take acetaminophen regularly. Acetaminophen is commonly sold as Tylenol and other brands.
Study finds why 'sunshine' vitamin D is crucial
Vitamin D is vital in activating human defenses and low levels suffered by around half the world's population may mean their immune systems' killer T cells are poor at fighting infection, scientists said.
Funerals provide closure, a necessary part of the mourning process. But the subject of death is difficult for many, and we are often at a loss for what to say.
Beautifully50: Power of the Sweet Potato (or 'The Supreme Yam')
Sweet potatoes...not just for the holidays anymore.
Beautifully50: The Big Brush Off
The Russians, Turks and Scandanavians have been performing body brushing for centuries (hmmm...that could be why my Swedish friend has ZERO cellulite on her body...). It's very popular in most European spas and many cancer treatment centers throughout the world, as it's a detox program for the skin and other organs.
Zeppole -- Fritters for Saint Joseph's Day
People named Giuseppe (Joseph), on the other hand, are especially lucky. His day falls on March 19 and is celebrated throughout Italy.
Wine Keeps Women Slim, Study - Red or White Diet?
A BBC headline should make women that like to have a glass of wine in the evening very happy. The headline writer reveals a study claims: "Women who drink wine (are) less likely to gain weight." In this study, those who women that drank no alcohol gained the most weight while those that drank in moderation gained the least inches
7 Ways To Beat Depression After A Divorce
Divorce is the second most stressful life event, preceded only by the death of a spouse. And what is stress capable of? Expediting a severe bout of depression and anxiety to your limbic system (the brain's emotional center) if you're not careful. Acute and chronic stress, especially, undermine both emotional and physical health.
5 surprising ways your TV is slowly killing you
You've accepted the idea that TV makes you dumber. You know there are lots of more edifying things you could be doing with your time than cheering on the contestants on "Survivor."
Happiness And The Money Factor
Happiness seems to be the catchword for 2010. We're either looking for it, think we've finally found it, or are reluctantly redefining our personal meaning of the word.
