Health & Beauty

Many people apparently like having no hair. You see guys everywhere who are bald—by choice. On the other hand, retaining or re-growing hair is a billion-dollar industry. Most products aren’t particularly effective. Some you have to use for the rest of your life, and some are downright nasty. Propecia, for example, Big Pharma’s big seller […]

Raise your hands if you put deodorant or antiperspirant on today. Put your hands down if you know the difference between the two. Finally, lower your hands if you know the dangerous ingredients of conventional deodorants and antiperspirants. Are your hands still up? If so, take a whiff. There’s a very good chance that your […]

Today’s record temperatures can be dangerous to your health. Being outside in the heat without taking certain precautions can lead to serious trouble. Dehydration, heat exhaustion, and heatstroke are three of the most common (and serious) health threats you’ll face when heading out for some fun in the sun. But there’s more danger than meets […]

If you’ve ever lived through an earthquake, wildfire, hurricane, or other natural disaster, you know the value of preparation in the event of an emergency. When roads are blocked and phones are down, what do you do to survive? Emergency preparedness is the key. Having a pre-planned home medical kit and an evacuation kit will help […]

Life expectancy skyrocketed in the 20th century, and with it so did the number of disabled people. So, while we’re living longer, we aren’t necessarily living happier or healthier. But we believe that you can be both happy and healthy at any age. While we may experience more aches and pains as we get older, […]

Originally Published: July 27, 2016 It’s one of my favorite times of year. Peach season. Peaches start ripening in May, but the best peaches aren’t plucked until June, and then continue through August or September. And there are few foods on this earth more perfect than peaches. As sweet and delicious as any dessert, but […]

Safety may not seem like a health concern. When we talk about managing your health, a lot of suggestions, like exercise, diet, and supplements, focus on making your body stronger and more resilient. But the other health prevention you need to focus on is safety. By safety here, I mean taking precautions against predictable risks. […]

Family history is a strong predictor of many health problems, including heart disease and diabetes. Having a first-degree relative (mom, dad, or sibling) with either condition increases your risk significantly. But new research in epigenetics is casting new light on genetics and what you can do to mitigate your disease risks, even in the face of strong genetic predispositions.

A few weeks ago, I wrote about 9 healthy habits to bring into the new year. I also offered some pointers for turning those habits into long-term lifestyle choices. So, today I want to follow up with you on your plans to become a healthy and happier person in 2019 and beyond. So how’s it going so far? Let’s pull up your health plan, take inventory of your successes and setbacks. Using that info, you can make a tweak or a change—maybe even restart entirely—to get you back on track.

Start the new year with a thorough assessment of your health. We have tests that can “zoom in” on typical trouble spots, better than ever. So we can get a jump on fixing them, or better yet, pronouncing them untroubling—with greater confidence than ever.