Ever since Jack LaLanne first broadcast his fitness show (while swimming back and forth across San Francisco Bay) and Jane Fonda videos urged us to "feel the burn," fitness crazes have swept across North America like a Zamboni over...
All of us who have a sore throat, rash or a sprained ankle have experienced the body’s response: inflammation. In specific cases, for a short period of time, inflammation is what the body naturally does to fight infection, heal...
When Snow White, Sleeping Beauty and Brunnhilde (in the opera "Siegfried") are brought to life with the magic of a kiss, well, that's not so far-fetched. The biological and psychological shifts that hugs, kisses and makin' whoopee trigger are...
The holidays can be a time when it is tempting to give some of the most decadent and unhealthy gifts possible. However, if you want to be a good friend and encourage your family to maintain their healthy habits...
In a study published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine, researchers found that even a moderate amount of physical activity can add years to your life. If you start early, you would be surprised at how many more...
![Heart Healthy Wine Roasted Salmon with Asparagus [Recipe]](https://www.thealternativedaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/salmonleeks3.jpg.optimal.jpg "Heart Healthy Wine Roasted Salmon with Asparagus [Recipe]")
High temperature cooking, like grilling a fresh piece of salmon directly over a flame, can cause important nutrients, like Omega-3 fatty acids, to turn from heart healthful to heart harmful.  Under high temperatures, the good fats can be oxidized, transforming them...
We all need food for survival. However, what and how you eat can make a difference in how much energy you feel. It can also make a difference in how good you feel and in your overall appetite for...
Food sensitivities and allergies are on the increase. One of the primary suspected culprits is the high level of toxins that are present in many homes and which are part of commercial food production. Although industry leaders swear that...
Q: My cousin lives in Hoboken, N.J., and he's digging out after Sandy. How important is it for him to use a facemask to protect himself from the mold? - Anna K, Easton, Pa.
A: You don't have to be...
In a recent study out of the University of Scranton in Pennsylvania, researchers found that the green coffee bean may contribute to fast and safe weight loss. Several other health benefits from green coffee have been found that contribute...
