Apr 30, 2013 12:36PM
The gender pay gap is eroding—women now earn 82 percent as much as men, up from 64 percent in 1980.
A recent report issued by the Institute of Medicine identified two factors that increased the risk of breast cancer: post-menopausal hormone replacement therapy and radiation exposure from medical imaging.
Birth control meds are a pollutant that harms wildlife, creating “intersex” fish and amphibians, and is difficult and costly to remove from wastewater streams that carry it into natural waterways.
Prized by the ancient Greeks and Romans for its taste and reputed medicinal qualities, asparagus may help strengthen blood vessels.
Apr 30, 2013 12:34PM
An innovative agribusiness helps troops return home to meaningful work.
New research suggests that regular physical exercise—including simple walking—may boost brain health even more than doing the daily crossword puzzle.
Women receiving care at these facilities, which are based on a wellness model of pregnancy and birth, incurred lower medical costs and were less likely to have Caesarean births.
Apr 30, 2013 12:34PM ● By Kathleen Barnes
Experts recommend a handful of simple, scientifically validated healthy strategies that can help us age gracefully and beautifully.
Let’s speak veggie truth to power! This global day of action aims to get people around the world talking about real food and food education.
The theme for the 50th annual celebration and appreciation of older Americans is Unleash the Power of Age.
