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This Summer, Dive Into Sunscreen
July 27th, 2011
Gone are the days when I used to bake by the pool like a hot potato. No shirt, no shoes, no wrinkles, no worries. Youthful and vibrant, I never thought much about protecting my skin from its future fate (called aging). Or, for that matter, the inevitable impact that skin cancer could possibly have on my life—in a more convenient, post-dated era, of course.You can still have fun in the sun and keep your skin safe by choosing the right sunscreen.
Focus On: Antioxidants
July 1st, 2011WHAT are they? An antioxidant is a class of molecules that inhibit oxidization of other
In Season: Garlic
March 1st, 2011
Commercially available garlic is grown year-round, however the wild varieties are at their peak in March. For thousandsFoods to Boost Your Mood
February 1st, 2011Boost Your Mood
Fight the blues wit these nutrient-packed superfoods.Change Your Mind
December 1st, 2009How do I get to your house again?” The question, posed a year ago by my 73-year-old father, confirmed my darkest suspicions. Dad had already begun to lose track of his car (a good Samaritan helped him find it after one frantic two-hour search), and he often got confused about our dinner dates.
Take action now to keep dementia from becoming par of your future.Bath-Time Wine
April 1st, 2009Instead of throwing away wine that’s past its prime, add it to your bath, says Vanessa Henderson, spa director of Glad Springs Spa in Cle Elum, Washington. Wine is a natural skin softener that is rich in polyphenols, which help combat free radicals and slow down the aging process. Don’t look good in red? Fear not—cabs or merlots won’t dye your skin or stain your tub.
Berry Good for You
May 1st, 2008Long touted for their effectiveness in treating urinary tract infections, cranberries can now lay claim to even more bacteria-fighting prowess. Researchers at Massachusetts’ Worcester Polytechnic Institute have found that certain cranberry compounds alter E.
Ask The Doctor: How Much Is Enough Antioxidants
February 1st, 2008I can’t overstate the importance of antioxidants for your health. Every moment, your body churns out potent reactive substances called free radicals, which form as your body “burns” food for energy, detoxifies chemicals, and fights off invading organisms.
Can I get enough antioxidants from my food or do I need to take a bunch of supplements?
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