New Guidelines For Cancer Prevention From The American Cancer Society Stress Need For Supportive Environment

Updated guidelines on nutrition and physical activity for cancer prevention from the American Cancer Society stress the importance of creating social and physical environments that support healthy behaviors…

Surgeon General: Health Care Discussions Need To Put Prevention First

U.S. Surgeon General Regina Benjamin said Monday that health care in the United States must shift its primary focus to disease prevention rather than the treatment of illness. Dr…

Dietary, Lifestyle Changes Can Significantly Reduce Triglycerides

Dietary and lifestyle changes significantly reduce elevated triglycerides (a type of blood fat) – which is associated with heart, blood vessel and other diseases – according to an American Heart Association scientific statement Changes such as substituting healthy, unsaturated dietary fats for saturated ones, engaging in physical activity and losing excess weight can decrease …

Make Winter Fun, Prevent Cold-Weather Blues By Establishing Healthy Traditions

Frigid weather may seem like a good excuse to avoid workouts, stay inside and overindulge in comfort foods.