http://www.healthline.com/rss/health-blogs Healthline RSS Feed en-us Copyright (c) 2012 Healthline, All rights reserved. en-us Copyright (c) 2012 Healthline, All rights reserved. http://www.healthline.com/images/base/healthline.gif http://www.healthline.com/rss/health-blogs http://www.healthline.com/health-blogs/diet-diva/fueling-olympian Have you thought about what it takes to fuel an Olympian? Find out here! Fri, 25 May 2012 07:00:00 GMT http://www.healthline.com/health-blogs/diet-diva/fueling-olympian Tara Gidus, MS, RD, CSSD, LD/N 2012-05-25T07:00:00Z http://www.healthline.com/health-blogs/its-funny-insides/i-m-flare-n Comic Ben Morrison explains his worries with his current symptoms and what may be coming in the future. Fri, 25 May 2012 07:00:00 GMT http://www.healthline.com/health-blogs/its-funny-insides/i-m-flare-n Ben Morrison 2012-05-25T07:00:00Z http://www.healthline.com/health-blogs/dancing-depression/when-happy-pill-didnt-work-finding-right-antidepressant Depression blogger Adrienne Santos-Longhurst details her experience with finding the right antidepressant and the scary nights she had on the wrong ones. Fri, 25 May 2012 07:00:00 GMT http://www.healthline.com/health-blogs/dancing-depression/when-happy-pill-didnt-work-finding-right-antidepressant Adrienne Santos-Longhurst 2012-05-25T07:00:00Z http://www.healthline.com/health-blogs/outdoor-medicine/osler-symposium This year marks the second Osler Symposium, entitled "Doctoring in the 21st Century — Embracing the Challenge." Learn about how you might benefit from this interesting and engaging conference. Thu, 24 May 2012 07:00:00 GMT http://www.healthline.com/health-blogs/outdoor-medicine/osler-symposium Paul S. Auerbach, MD 2012-05-24T07:00:00Z http://www.healthline.com/health-blogs/type-two-life/friend-eye-view-diabetes A look at some misconceptions many non-diabetics hold about Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes. Thu, 24 May 2012 07:00:00 GMT http://www.healthline.com/health-blogs/type-two-life/friend-eye-view-diabetes Patrick Totty 2012-05-24T07:00:00Z http://www.healthline.com/health-blogs/heart-smart-living/peripheral-arterial-disease You may have heard about peripheral arterial disease from television commercials promoting the latest treatments, but the signs and symptoms of the disease are often overlooked. Wed, 23 May 2012 07:00:00 GMT http://www.healthline.com/health-blogs/heart-smart-living/peripheral-arterial-disease Sarah Samaan, MD, FACC 2012-05-23T07:00:00Z http://www.healthline.com/health-blogs/bipolar-bites/efficacy-psych-drugs-do-antidepressants-work Natasha Tracy reviews some junk journalism about antidepressants and brings you the real facts. Wed, 23 May 2012 07:00:00 GMT http://www.healthline.com/health-blogs/bipolar-bites/efficacy-psych-drugs-do-antidepressants-work Natasha Tracy 2012-05-23T07:00:00Z http://www.healthline.com/health-blogs/menopause-corner/grandmothers-right-fish-oil-good We’ve come a long way since our grandmothers touted the powers of cod liver oil. I doubt they knew the importance of essential fatty acids or “good fats” in our diets, but they intuitively knew that a little bit of this type of oil, taken daily, would inoculate us against most ills. Tue, 22 May 2012 07:00:00 GMT http://www.healthline.com/health-blogs/menopause-corner/grandmothers-right-fish-oil-good Wendy Hoffman 2012-05-22T07:00:00Z http://www.healthline.com/health-blogs/heart-smart-living/personality-heart-disease Research shows that certain characteristics that many of us possess can affect our risk for heart disease, stroke, cancer, and other illnesses. Mon, 21 May 2012 07:00:00 GMT http://www.healthline.com/health-blogs/heart-smart-living/personality-heart-disease Sarah Samaan, MD, FACC 2012-05-21T07:00:00Z http://www.healthline.com/health-blogs/hold-that-pause/doctor-says-too-young-perimenopause Women in their 40s who are exhibiting classic perimenopause symptoms are routinely told by their physicians they are too young to be entering perimenopause. Huh? Mon, 21 May 2012 07:00:00 GMT http://www.healthline.com/health-blogs/hold-that-pause/doctor-says-too-young-perimenopause Magnolia Miller 2012-05-21T07:00:00Z http://www.healthline.com/health-blogs/diet-diva/sleep-influence-eating-habits What happens when we don’t get enough sleep daily? Not only can you feel tired at home or even at work, it can also have a huge impact on the types of food you eat. Mon, 21 May 2012 07:00:00 GMT http://www.healthline.com/health-blogs/diet-diva/sleep-influence-eating-habits Tara Gidus, MS, RD, CSSD, LD/N 2012-05-21T07:00:00Z http://www.healthline.com/health-blogs/type-2-life/fat-lady-singing We’ve all had the experience where experts say something is good for us only to find out later that they’ve changed their minds. One arena where this is becoming obvious is the controversy over low-fat versus low-carb diets. Mon, 21 May 2012 07:00:00 GMT http://www.healthline.com/health-blogs/type-2-life/fat-lady-singing Patrick Totty 2012-05-21T07:00:00Z http://www.healthline.com/health-blogs/diet-diva/mango-magical-fruit Many of us have spent a lot of our time trying to figure out what the magical food or diet is that will keep us both slim and healthy. New research claims that the mango may help you do just that. Fri, 18 May 2012 07:00:00 GMT http://www.healthline.com/health-blogs/diet-diva/mango-magical-fruit Tara Gidus, MS, RD, CSSD, LD/N 2012-05-18T07:00:00Z http://www.healthline.com/health-blogs/diet-diva/eat-out-healthy Do you think there is nothing healthy to eat when eating out? Think again! Fri, 18 May 2012 07:00:00 GMT http://www.healthline.com/health-blogs/diet-diva/eat-out-healthy Tara Gidus, MS, RD, CSSD, LD/N 2012-05-18T07:00:00Z http://www.healthline.com/health-blogs/medicine-for-the-outdoors/support-for-ankle-sprains Sprained ankles are the bane of existence for hikers, trekker, and joggers—indeed for most athletes or anyone who has the opportunity to twist a foot on an uneven service, stepping over a rock, or falling into a hole. Thu, 17 May 2012 07:00:00 GMT http://www.healthline.com/health-blogs/medicine-for-the-outdoors/support-for-ankle-sprains Paul S. Auerbach, MD 2012-05-17T07:00:00Z http://www.healthline.com/health-blogs/dancing-depression/facing-my-father-s-death-and-my-fear-depression Depression blogger Adrienne Santos-Longhurst writes about her experience with depression, both before and after the death of her father. Thu, 17 May 2012 07:00:00 GMT http://www.healthline.com/health-blogs/dancing-depression/facing-my-father-s-death-and-my-fear-depression Adrienne Santos-Longhurst 2012-05-17T07:00:00Z http://www.healthline.com/health-blogs/medicine-for-the-outdoors/support-for-ankle-sprains Sprained ankles are the bane of existence for hikers, trekker, and joggers—indeed for most athletes or anyone who has the opportunity to twist a foot on an uneven service, stepping over a rock, or falling into a hole. Thu, 17 May 2012 07:00:00 GMT http://www.healthline.com/health-blogs/medicine-for-the-outdoors/support-for-ankle-sprains Paul S. Auerbach, MD 2012-05-17T07:00:00Z http://www.healthline.com/health-blogs/diet-diva/superfood-concord-grape-juice There is a substantial body of research to support the idea that consumption of Concord grape juice has favorable effects on human health making Concord grape juice the superfood of the week! Thu, 17 May 2012 07:00:00 GMT http://www.healthline.com/health-blogs/diet-diva/superfood-concord-grape-juice Tara Gidus, MS, RD, CSSD, LD/N 2012-05-17T07:00:00Z http://www.healthline.com/health-blogs/type-2-life/neuropathy-gets-comeuppance There’s some hopeful news for type 2s who suffer from diabetic neuropathy: A team of British researchers has found how high blood sugar levels lead to painful nerve damage in limbs, especially feet. Thu, 17 May 2012 07:00:00 GMT http://www.healthline.com/health-blogs/type-2-life/neuropathy-gets-comeuppance Patrick Totty 2012-05-17T07:00:00Z http://www.healthline.com/health-blogs/diet-diva/super-nutrient-fiber Many Americans consume far below the recommended intake of 25-30 grams of fiber per day. While it may seem like a ton of extra effort to add fiber into your diet, here are 10 easy ways to reach the recommended intake with minimum effort! Wed, 16 May 2012 07:00:00 GMT http://www.healthline.com/health-blogs/diet-diva/super-nutrient-fiber Tara Gidus, MS, RD, CSSD, LD/N 2012-05-16T07:00:00Z http://www.healthline.com/health-blogs/hold-that-pause/micronized-usp-wild-yam-extract For the average woman trying to navigate her way through perimenopause, making sense out of all of the lingo and terminology surrounding bioidentical progesterone can be a frustrating proposition. Wed, 16 May 2012 07:00:00 GMT http://www.healthline.com/health-blogs/hold-that-pause/micronized-usp-wild-yam-extract Magnolia Miller 2012-05-16T07:00:00Z http://www.healthline.com/health-blogs/diabetes/airport-security Dr. Gerald Bernstein offers his advice on how to navigate air travel with type 2 diabetes—specifically, what your rights are when it comes to TSA security screenings. Wed, 16 May 2012 07:00:00 GMT http://www.healthline.com/health-blogs/diabetes/airport-security Gerald Bernstein, MD, FACP 2012-05-16T07:00:00Z http://www.healthline.com/health-blogs/bipolar-bites/some-people-will-commit-suicide-no-matter-what-you-do Bipolar blogger Natasha Tracy rejects the idea that suicide isn't preventable in everyone and she brought the research to back it up. Wed, 16 May 2012 07:00:00 GMT http://www.healthline.com/health-blogs/bipolar-bites/some-people-will-commit-suicide-no-matter-what-you-do Natasha Tracy 2012-05-16T07:00:00Z http://www.healthline.com/health-blogs/diet-diva/fantastic-gnu-product For years now, the key phrase for keeping weight off and keeping you fuller longer has been simply, “Eat more fiber.” So how do you do that? Mon, 14 May 2012 07:00:00 GMT http://www.healthline.com/health-blogs/diet-diva/fantastic-gnu-product Tara Gidus, MS, RD, CSSD, LD/N 2012-05-14T07:00:00Z http://www.healthline.com/health-blogs/hold-that-pause/when-did-menopause-become-disease Some believe that the medicalization of menopause has served to further perpetuate negative feminine stereotypes by suggesting menopause as a dreaded decline in health which places women in a condition of deficiency which needs to be fixed. Mon, 14 May 2012 07:00:00 GMT http://www.healthline.com/health-blogs/hold-that-pause/when-did-menopause-become-disease Magnolia Miller 2012-05-14T07:00:00Z http://www.healthline.com/health-blogs/medicine-for-the-outdoors/wilderness-medicine-newsletter There is an excellent publication available entitled Wilderness Medicine Newsletter. I have been reading it for years and find it to be high quality, accurate, informative, and well written. You may check it out at http://www.wildernessmedicinenew... Mon, 14 May 2012 07:00:00 GMT http://www.healthline.com/health-blogs/medicine-for-the-outdoors/wilderness-medicine-newsletter Paul S. Auerbach, MD 2012-05-14T07:00:00Z http://www.healthline.com/health-blogs/diet-diva/kashi-meals I recently stumbled upon Kashi’s new steam meals in the frozen food aisle. If you haven’t had any of the Kashi products, they are wonderful! Fri, 11 May 2012 07:00:00 GMT http://www.healthline.com/health-blogs/diet-diva/kashi-meals Tara Gidus, MS, RD, CSSD, LD/N 2012-05-11T07:00:00Z http://www.healthline.com/health-blogs/heart-smart-living/attitude-and-stress In Step 5, I’ll explain more about these different forms of stress, and also reveal how certain personality types may be at higher risk for heart disease and other health problems. Thu, 10 May 2012 07:00:00 GMT http://www.healthline.com/health-blogs/heart-smart-living/attitude-and-stress Sarah Samaan, MD, FACC 2012-05-10T07:00:00Z http://www.healthline.com/health-blogs/type-2-life/my-pill-is-not-my-savior I’m lucky enough to have hooked up with a great endocrinologist who happens to be one of the people pharmaceutical companies rely on for Phase III trails of their anti-diabetes drugs. Thu, 10 May 2012 07:00:00 GMT http://www.healthline.com/health-blogs/type-2-life/my-pill-is-not-my-savior Patrick Totty 2012-05-10T07:00:00Z http://www.healthline.com/health-blogs/dancing-with-depression/rude-awakening Healthline's new depression blogger shares her frustrations with her diagnosis and how she came to terms with her condition. Thu, 10 May 2012 07:00:00 GMT http://www.healthline.com/health-blogs/dancing-with-depression/rude-awakening Adrienne Santos-Longhurst 2012-05-10T07:00:00Z http://www.healthline.com/health-blogs/hold-that-pause/is-hormone-replacement-necessary With all of the confusion and controversy surrounding hormone replacement therapy, many women choose to opt out of it all together. Wed, 09 May 2012 07:00:00 GMT http://www.healthline.com/health-blogs/hold-that-pause/is-hormone-replacement-necessary Magnolia Miller 2012-05-09T07:00:00Z http://www.healthline.com/health-blogs/diet-diva/reading-labels-beef This year the USDA began requiring nutrition labels on meat, but some of the language can still be confusing. Here is a guide to help you understand what those labels really mean. Wed, 09 May 2012 07:00:00 GMT http://www.healthline.com/health-blogs/diet-diva/reading-labels-beef Tara Gidus, MS, RD, CSSD, LD/N 2012-05-09T07:00:00Z http://www.healthline.com/health-blogs/heart-smart-living/antioxidants-and-brain-health “Antioxidant” is a word that has become part of our daily jargon, but exactly how these nutritional scavengers work is not entirely clear. Wed, 09 May 2012 07:00:00 GMT http://www.healthline.com/health-blogs/heart-smart-living/antioxidants-and-brain-health Sarah Samaan, MD, FACC 2012-05-09T07:00:00Z http://www.healthline.com/health-blogs/bipolar-bites/recognizing-facial-expressions Bipolar blogger Natasha Tracy helps explain why people with bipolar disorder may have difficulty identifying a person's mood by facial expression, but also offers hopeful advice on how to overcome this. Wed, 09 May 2012 07:00:00 GMT http://www.healthline.com/health-blogs/bipolar-bites/recognizing-facial-expressions About Natasha Tracy 2012-05-09T07:00:00Z http://www.healthline.com/health-blogs/its-funny-insides/handshake-with-jack-mates Crohn's blogger Ben Morrison discusses a very important handshake with his grandfather that's going to help him live a lot healthier. Wed, 09 May 2012 07:00:00 GMT http://www.healthline.com/health-blogs/its-funny-insides/handshake-with-jack-mates Ben Morrison 2012-05-09T07:00:00Z http://www.healthline.com/health-blogs/healthy-vision/solutions-for-eye-allergies Because of the unusually warm winter, this year’s allergy season will be longer and more intense than most years. Your body may already be showing signs of pollen allergy, including itchy, puffy eyes, runny nose, and frequent sneezing. Tue, 08 May 2012 07:00:00 GMT http://www.healthline.com/health-blogs/healthy-vision/solutions-for-eye-allergies Val Jones, MD 2012-05-08T07:00:00Z http://www.healthline.com/health-blogs/menopause-corner/adding-more-fat-to-your-diet Has your weight been creeping up ever since you hit the menopause years? Is it impossible to lose ten pounds no matter how little you eat? Do you suffer from digestive problems, or a hormonal imbalance? Those could be the signs of too little fat in your diet. Tue, 08 May 2012 07:00:00 GMT http://www.healthline.com/health-blogs/menopause-corner/adding-more-fat-to-your-diet Wendy Hoffman 2012-05-08T07:00:00Z http://www.healthline.com/health-blogs/type-two-life/this-roman-was-right The ancient Romans left behind many impressive things, including long-lasting aqueducts, outdoor theaters, and roads. Another durable thing they left behind was the dramatist Terence’s memorable recommendation, “moderation in all things.” Tue, 08 May 2012 07:00:00 GMT http://www.healthline.com/health-blogs/type-two-life/this-roman-was-right Patrick Totty 2012-05-08T07:00:00Z http://www.healthline.com/health-blogs/heart-to-heart/not-so-usual-risk-factors Although I had none of the classic risk factors for heart disease when I suffered a massive heart attack, looking back, I realize that I could have done a better job monitoring my heart health. Tue, 08 May 2012 07:00:00 GMT http://www.healthline.com/health-blogs/heart-to-heart/not-so-usual-risk-factors Nefertari Nelson-Williams 2012-05-08T07:00:00Z http://www.healthline.com/health-blogs/heart-smart-living/why-i-love-mangoes In South Asia, Mangoes have been known as the “king of fruit” for centuries, yet many of us in the Western hemisphere have yet to succumb to their charms. Tue, 08 May 2012 07:00:00 GMT http://www.healthline.com/health-blogs/heart-smart-living/why-i-love-mangoes Sarah Samaan, MD, FACC 2012-05-08T07:00:00Z http://www.healthline.com/health-blogs/heart-smart-living/use-your-common-sense In Step 5 (Use Your Common Sense), I’ll show you how the common wisdom we learned as children has a profound impact on the health of our body, mind, and spirit. Mon, 07 May 2012 07:00:00 GMT http://www.healthline.com/health-blogs/heart-smart-living/use-your-common-sense Sarah Samaan, MD, FACC 2012-05-07T07:00:00Z http://www.healthline.com/health-blogs/medicine-for-the-outdoors/hand-injuries-not-to-miss Hand injuries are common in outdoor enthusiasts. Some of these injuries are easy to diagnose, and others are more difficult, usually because the signs and symptoms are subtle or because the examiner is inexperienced. Mon, 07 May 2012 07:00:00 GMT http://www.healthline.com/health-blogs/medicine-for-the-outdoors/hand-injuries-not-to-miss Paul S. Auerbach, MD 2012-05-07T07:00:00Z http://www.healthline.com/health-blogs/hold-that-pause/understanding-estrogen-dominance Prior to the 1970s, the notion of estrogen dominance was virtually non-existent. The general consensus in the medical community was that women suffering with symptoms of menopause were suffering from too little estrogen. Mon, 07 May 2012 07:00:00 GMT http://www.healthline.com/health-blogs/hold-that-pause/understanding-estrogen-dominance Magnolia Miller 2012-05-07T07:00:00Z http://www.healthline.com/health-blogs/diet-diva/super-food-strawberries There’s nothing that says “hello summer” quite like eating a juicy, sun ripened strawberry. Mon, 07 May 2012 07:00:00 GMT http://www.healthline.com/health-blogs/diet-diva/super-food-strawberries Tara Gidus, MS, RD, CSSD, LD/N 2012-05-07T07:00:00Z http://www.healthline.com/health-blogs/heart-to-heart/its-still-me When you’re married and have children, in a relationship, or even with friends, you may find yourself in a position to comfort your loved ones during or after your life-threatening illness. Fri, 04 May 2012 07:00:00 GMT http://www.healthline.com/health-blogs/heart-to-heart/its-still-me Nefertari Nelson-Williams 2012-05-04T07:00:00Z http://www.healthline.com/health-blogs/hold-that-pause/so-many-medical-experts If you’re anything like me, your head spins trying to figure out which expert to believe when it comes to getting treatment for perimenopause symptoms. Medical research in women’s health is extraordinarily fluid, and seems to change directions quicker than a tornado blowing up in the plains of Kansas. Fri, 04 May 2012 07:00:00 GMT http://www.healthline.com/health-blogs/hold-that-pause/so-many-medical-experts Magnolia Miller 2012-05-04T07:00:00Z http://www.healthline.com/health-blogs/diet-diva/super-food-olives We have seen a growing trend this year with a shift from “fat free” foods to healthy fats. While more attention is often given to olive oil than its whole counterpart, olives are actually one of the world’s healthiest and most widely consumed foods. While olives are small, they pack a surprising nutritional punch, making them my super food of the week. Fri, 04 May 2012 07:00:00 GMT http://www.healthline.com/health-blogs/diet-diva/super-food-olives Tara Gidus, MS, RD, CSSD, LD/N 2012-05-04T07:00:00Z http://www.healthline.com/health-blogs/type-2-life/seducing-hope Just today I ran across a website selling a product that promises to reverse type 2 diabetes in 30 days. Fri, 04 May 2012 07:00:00 GMT http://www.healthline.com/health-blogs/type-2-life/seducing-hope Patrick Totty 2012-05-04T07:00:00Z http://www.healthline.com/health-blogs/one-breath-at-a-time/keeping-weight-on I make sure she takes her vitamins and supplements and eats a well-balanced meal 3 times a day, but when she refuses to eat everything, I know she is depriving her body of important minerals and nutrients. Thu, 03 May 2012 07:00:00 GMT http://www.healthline.com/health-blogs/one-breath-at-a-time/keeping-weight-on Holly McBain 2012-05-03T07:00:00Z http://www.healthline.com/health-blogs/diabetes/abcs-managing-diabetes Testing blood sugar on a daily basis is a great way to see the day-to-day snapshot of how food, exercise, and medications, if prescribed, affect your sugar. But it’s also important to understand the larger picture. So let’s get to know the ABCs of diabetes! Thu, 03 May 2012 07:00:00 GMT http://www.healthline.com/health-blogs/diabetes/abcs-managing-diabetes Lynn Polmanteer, MS, RD, CDN, CDE 2012-05-03T07:00:00Z http://www.healthline.com/health-blogs/medicine-for-the-outdoors/probiotics-and-acute-infectious-diarrhea Probiotics are live microorganisms that are purposefully ingested by humans to improve their health—the thought is that probiotics improve “digestive health.” Thu, 03 May 2012 07:00:00 GMT http://www.healthline.com/health-blogs/medicine-for-the-outdoors/probiotics-and-acute-infectious-diarrhea Paul S. Auerbach, MD 2012-05-03T07:00:00Z http://www.healthline.com/health-blogs/menopause-corner/new-research-on-osteoporosis-treatments Despite the continuing advertisements with celebrity spokespersons for osteoporosis drugs like Boniva and Prolia, there has been a lot of debate among medical experts over how to diagnose and treat osteoporosis, a common type of bone disease that occurs when the body fails to form enough new bone. Thu, 03 May 2012 07:00:00 GMT http://www.healthline.com/health-blogs/menopause-corner/new-research-on-osteoporosis-treatments Wendy Hoffman 2012-05-03T07:00:00Z http://www.healthline.com/health-blogs/type-2-life/identify-yourself We type 2s know we should carry or wear medical alerts to let emergency doctors and technicians know about our condition. Thu, 03 May 2012 07:00:00 GMT http://www.healthline.com/health-blogs/type-2-life/identify-yourself Patrick Totty 2012-05-03T07:00:00Z http://www.healthline.com/health-blogs/diet-diva/six-people-who-can-often-sabotage-diets When you are trying to lose weight, often your friends and loved ones become your biggest obstacle, contributing to halting your best efforts in your weight loss program. Wed, 02 May 2012 07:00:00 GMT http://www.healthline.com/health-blogs/diet-diva/six-people-who-can-often-sabotage-diets Tara Gidus, MS, RD, CSSD, LD/N 2012-05-02T07:00:00Z http://www.healthline.com/health-blogs/hold-that-pause/best-womens-health-sites With all of the information available on the web, it can be overwhelming trying to sort through it all. Women’s health is a hot topic on the Internet with websites covering virtually every symptom and condition you can imagine. Some are fluffy, some are substantive, and others are just plain useless. Wed, 02 May 2012 07:00:00 GMT http://www.healthline.com/health-blogs/hold-that-pause/best-womens-health-sites Magnolia Miller 2012-05-02T07:00:00Z http://www.healthline.com/health-blogs/heart-to-heart/what-can-go-wrong-sometimes-does Some would look at my life and think that I’m the unluckiest person on earth, but some will see what I see. I moved 19 times as a kid, which allowed me to go to different schools and meet tons of unique people—many of whom I’m still friends with today. When I talk to someone who is going through a rough time, I’m able to empathize with them because I have been there. Wed, 02 May 2012 07:00:00 GMT http://www.healthline.com/health-blogs/heart-to-heart/what-can-go-wrong-sometimes-does Nefertari Nelson-Williams 2012-05-02T07:00:00Z http://www.healthline.com/health-blogs/heart-smart-living/low-fat-dairy-foods-may-reduce-stroke-risk At the end of the study, when corrected for other health issues, those whose diet included the most low-fat dairy foods were 12 percent less likely to have suffered a stroke than those who avoided these foods, while full-fat dairy foods did not appear to be protective. Tue, 01 May 2012 07:00:00 GMT http://www.healthline.com/health-blogs/heart-smart-living/low-fat-dairy-foods-may-reduce-stroke-risk Sarah Samaan, MD, FACC 2012-05-01T07:00:00Z http://www.healthline.com/health-blogs/one-breath-at-a-time/the-emotional-toll My father-in-law passed away in 2010 from COPD and I helplessly watched him wither away. The last 6 months of his life were the most emotionally stressing for him and for those who loved him. Each passing day he would grow a little weaker and required higher and higher amount of oxygen. Tue, 01 May 2012 07:00:00 GMT http://www.healthline.com/health-blogs/one-breath-at-a-time/the-emotional-toll Holly McBain 2012-05-01T07:00:00Z http://www.healthline.com/health-blogs/its-funny-insides/pillquarium Ben Morrison explores the routine of mouthfuls of medication and how he made up a 'Finding Nemo' game to make it more bearable. Tue, 01 May 2012 07:00:00 GMT http://www.healthline.com/health-blogs/its-funny-insides/pillquarium Ben Morrison 2012-05-01T07:00:00Z http://www.healthline.com/health-blogs/medicine-for-the-outdoors/recognizing-heart-attacks-in-women We have long been taught that the typical symptoms for a heart attack are substernal (beneath the breastbone) chest pain that is pressure-like or “squeezing” in nature, radiation of the chest pain to the left arm or jaw, sweating, nausea, and weakness. Tue, 01 May 2012 07:00:00 GMT http://www.healthline.com/health-blogs/medicine-for-the-outdoors/recognizing-heart-attacks-in-women Paul S. Auerbach, MD 2012-05-01T07:00:00Z http://www.healthline.com/health-blogs/diet-diva/best-foods-for-healing Are you an athlete who has been sidelined in the past for a minor sports injury? Whether you are a weekend warrior or a more serious athlete, you can help to avoid being sidelined for too long but incorporating a few important nutrients into your diet! Mon, 30 Apr 2012 07:00:00 GMT http://www.healthline.com/health-blogs/diet-diva/best-foods-for-healing Tara Gidus, MS, RD, CSSD, LD/N 2012-04-30T07:00:00Z http://www.healthline.com/health-blogs/bipolar-bites/genetic-research-bipolar-disorder Bipolar blogger Natasha Tracy explores the state of genetic research into bipolar disorder. Mon, 30 Apr 2012 07:00:00 GMT http://www.healthline.com/health-blogs/bipolar-bites/genetic-research-bipolar-disorder About Natasha Tracy 2012-04-30T07:00:00Z http://www.healthline.com/health-blogs/diet-diva/the-art-of-keeping-weight-off One of the biggest struggles people face in terms of dieting and fitness is how to maintain weight after losing it. Fri, 27 Apr 2012 07:00:00 GMT http://www.healthline.com/health-blogs/diet-diva/the-art-of-keeping-weight-off Tara Gidus, MS, RD, CSSD, LD/N 2012-04-27T07:00:00Z http://www.healthline.com/health-blogs/heart-smart-living/get-a-move-on It’s no surprise that people who exercise tend to be less depressed and sleep better. Many men might be more motivated to exercise if they realized that it reduces incidence of erectile dysfunction by about 30 percent. And for women, regular exercise is one of the most effective non-hormonal ways to deal with the effects of menopause. Fri, 27 Apr 2012 07:00:00 GMT http://www.healthline.com/health-blogs/heart-smart-living/get-a-move-on Sarah Samaan, MD, FACC 2012-04-27T07:00:00Z http://www.healthline.com/health-blogs/type-2-life/a-gathering-storm It’s always prudent to check the horizon for oncoming storm clouds. Sailors and aviators do it all the time. So should people with diabetes. Fri, 27 Apr 2012 07:00:00 GMT http://www.healthline.com/health-blogs/type-2-life/a-gathering-storm Patrick Totty 2012-04-27T07:00:00Z http://www.healthline.com/health-blogs/hold-that-pause/effectiveness-of-soy The effectiveness of soy for hot flashes is a debate I can’t seem to stay away from. Mainly because I’ve been saying for years that soy not only helped me get rid of my hot flashes and night sweats, but that it has helped other women as well Thu, 26 Apr 2012 07:00:00 GMT http://www.healthline.com/health-blogs/hold-that-pause/effectiveness-of-soy Magnolia Miller 2012-04-26T07:00:00Z http://www.healthline.com/health-blogs/heart-smart-living/three-tips-for-a-long-life If you want to live a long and healthy life, there is no simple supplement or quick fix to take the place of a lifetime of smart choices. Although it’s best to treat your body well no matter what your age, research shows that it’s never too late to start. Thu, 26 Apr 2012 07:00:00 GMT http://www.healthline.com/health-blogs/heart-smart-living/three-tips-for-a-long-life Sarah Samaan, MD, FACC 2012-04-26T07:00:00Z http://www.healthline.com/health-blogs/type-2-life/the-war-and-the-stalemate I started out grimly determined to fight back and beat the enemy. I embarked on a crusade against type 2, determined to be one of the exceptions who would battle it to a standstill. Thu, 26 Apr 2012 07:00:00 GMT http://www.healthline.com/health-blogs/type-2-life/the-war-and-the-stalemate Patrick Totty 2012-04-26T07:00:00Z http://www.healthline.com/health-blogs/one-breath-at-a-time/dealing-with-the-hospitalist-physician Every time my mother exacerbates her COPD and is hospitalized, I end up dealing with the Hospitalist, a physician employed at the hospital who is the primary caregiver for her. Thu, 26 Apr 2012 07:00:00 GMT http://www.healthline.com/health-blogs/one-breath-at-a-time/dealing-with-the-hospitalist-physician Holly McBain 2012-04-26T07:00:00Z http://www.healthline.com/health-blogs/heart-to-heart/edema-is-no-match-for-my-pumps For about a year after my heart attack, the mere mention of something so frivolous would have made me burst into tears. Sitting in a room with two women who were discussing their fashion woes would make me want to shake them and say, “Don't you know that women are dying of heart disease and you are worried about your shoes?!” Thu, 26 Apr 2012 07:00:00 GMT http://www.healthline.com/health-blogs/heart-to-heart/edema-is-no-match-for-my-pumps Nefertari Nelson-Williams 2012-04-26T07:00:00Z http://www.healthline.com/health-blogs/bipolar-bites/biological-evidence-bipolar-disorder Natasha Tracy vents her frustration with people who don't believe bipolar disorder is a real disease while offering evidence to the contrary. Wed, 25 Apr 2012 07:00:00 GMT http://www.healthline.com/health-blogs/bipolar-bites/biological-evidence-bipolar-disorder About Natasha Tracy 2012-04-25T07:00:00Z http://www.healthline.com/health-blogs/menopause-corner/twitter-for-e-patients Do you consider yourself an “e-patient” or an “online health seeker?” Those are terms that researchers call internet users who go online for health information on a regular basis. I definitely fall into that category. Wed, 25 Apr 2012 07:00:00 GMT http://www.healthline.com/health-blogs/menopause-corner/twitter-for-e-patients Wendy Hoffman 2012-04-25T07:00:00Z http://www.healthline.com/health-blogs/its-funny-insides/your-personal-bathroom Comedian blogger Ben Morrison gives you some quality pointers for dealing with Crohn's in your own bathroom. Wed, 25 Apr 2012 07:00:00 GMT http://www.healthline.com/health-blogs/its-funny-insides/your-personal-bathroom Ben Morrison 2012-04-25T07:00:00Z http://www.healthline.com/health-blogs/diet-diva/super-food-pineapple Who doesn’t love the juiciness and sweet flavor of pineapples? It’s the perfect, refreshing treat when craving something sweet. Wed, 25 Apr 2012 07:00:00 GMT http://www.healthline.com/health-blogs/diet-diva/super-food-pineapple Tara Gidus, MS, RD, CSSD, LD/N 2012-04-25T07:00:00Z http://www.healthline.com/health-blogs/diet-diva/five-foods-you-should-be-eating Opinions seem to change on foods everyday. One day a food is good for you, one day it is bad for you. In recent research, some of the foods once thought to be bad for you and that many people avoided, may actually help you lose weight! Tue, 24 Apr 2012 07:00:00 GMT http://www.healthline.com/health-blogs/diet-diva/five-foods-you-should-be-eating Tara Gidus, MS, RD, CSSD, LD/N 2012-04-24T07:00:00Z http://www.healthline.com/health-blogs/hold-that-pause/lab-tests-diagnosing-perimenopause In Western medicine lab work is the go-to diagnostic tool, helping physicians diagnose a wide variety of physical conditions. Pregnancy, diabetes, heart disease, and even kidney disease, can all be confirmed or denied by a simple blood test. But when it comes to diagnosing perimenopause, lab tests are probably the least accurate tool used by physicians. Tue, 24 Apr 2012 07:00:00 GMT http://www.healthline.com/health-blogs/hold-that-pause/lab-tests-diagnosing-perimenopause Magnolia Miller 2012-04-24T07:00:00Z http://www.healthline.com/health-blogs/heart-smart-living/what-if-all-our-medications-were-free We are all feeling the pinch of higher health care costs. If we have insurance, our co-payments to doctors and pharmacies are probably higher than ever, and there’s a good chance that we’re also seeing higher deductibles. For those with no insurance, the situation may be even worse. Despite all the bad news, many popular medications have gone generic, allowing costs to fall. Tue, 24 Apr 2012 07:00:00 GMT http://www.healthline.com/health-blogs/heart-smart-living/what-if-all-our-medications-were-free Sarah Samaan, MD, FACC 2012-04-24T07:00:00Z http://www.healthline.com/health-blogs/heart-to-heart/dealing-with-my-diagnosis Returning home to four children with a new baby and a failing heart was not an easy task. I was a very sick mother of five. When I first got home from the hospital, I went straight to bed. I was barely able to walk or talk, yet I had a new baby to care for and four other children who were super-excited to see us Tue, 24 Apr 2012 07:00:00 GMT http://www.healthline.com/health-blogs/heart-to-heart/dealing-with-my-diagnosis Nefertari Nelson-Williams 2012-04-24T07:00:00Z http://www.healthline.com/health-blogs/type-2-life/resistance-is-not-futile I think we type 2s may be the ultimate anti-entropyists. More than most people, we understand that systems can break down. Our own need to constantly manage a flaw that ultimately can do great damage to us gives us a deep insight into our own human nature. Tue, 24 Apr 2012 07:00:00 GMT http://www.healthline.com/health-blogs/type-2-life/resistance-is-not-futile Patrick Totty 2012-04-24T07:00:00Z http://www.healthline.com/health-blogs/one-breath-at-a-time/caregiver-to-a-parent At first thought, you might think it would make it easier to be a caregiver if the patient is your parent. You already know one another, have a history together, and have established a rapport. Unfortunately, as with most things in life, nothing about it is as you might imagine. Tue, 24 Apr 2012 07:00:00 GMT http://www.healthline.com/health-blogs/one-breath-at-a-time/caregiver-to-a-parent Holly McBain 2012-04-24T07:00:00Z http://www.healthline.com/health-blogs/medicine-outdoors/prevention-post-traumatic-stress-disorder Dr. Paul Auerbach discusses a recent article in "Archives of General Psychiatry" on the diagnosis and prevention of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Mon, 23 Apr 2012 07:00:00 GMT http://www.healthline.com/health-blogs/medicine-outdoors/prevention-post-traumatic-stress-disorder Paul S. Auerbach, MD 2012-04-23T07:00:00Z http://www.healthline.com/health-blogs/outdoor-medicine/seizures-in-the-field Seizures, particularly of the grand mal variety, are serious business in any setting and particularly when they occur away from access to urban medical support. Read more. Thu, 19 Apr 2012 07:00:00 GMT http://www.healthline.com/health-blogs/outdoor-medicine/seizures-in-the-field Paul S. Auerbach, MD 2012-04-19T07:00:00Z http://www.healthline.com/health-blogs/heart-smart-living/learn-how-to-take-a-break We’ve gone through Step One: Know Your Numbers and Step Two: Eat Well to Live Better. In Step Three, I’ll tell you all about caffeine, alcohol, and illicit drugs, and the impact these habits, big and small, may have on your heart health. Tue, 17 Apr 2012 07:00:00 GMT http://www.healthline.com/health-blogs/heart-smart-living/learn-how-to-take-a-break Sarah Samaan, MD, FACC 2012-04-17T07:00:00Z http://www.healthline.com/health-blogs/heart-smart-living/fewer-heart-attacks-more-unhealthy-lifestyles Creating change is never easy. So much of our daily existence is tied up with the way we eat our meals, enjoy our leisure, and spend time with family. However, these are exactly the things that need to change in order to assure our economic, physical, and spiritual well-being. Tue, 17 Apr 2012 07:00:00 GMT http://www.healthline.com/health-blogs/heart-smart-living/fewer-heart-attacks-more-unhealthy-lifestyles Sarah Samaan, MD, FACC 2012-04-17T07:00:00Z http://www.healthline.com/health-blogs/menopause-corner/solution-to-sleep-deprivation If you’re experiencing hot flashes and anxiety at night, common symptoms of menopause, you’re probably not getting enough shut-eye. And if you can’t remember the last time you had seven to eight hours of uninterrupted sleep, you’re probably walking around in a fog, too tired to exercise and feeling crabby all the time. Tue, 17 Apr 2012 07:00:00 GMT http://www.healthline.com/health-blogs/menopause-corner/solution-to-sleep-deprivation Wendy Hoffman 2012-04-17T07:00:00Z http://www.healthline.com/health-blogs/diet-diva/the-salty-truth The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has reported that Americans consume on average 3,400 milligrams of sodium a day. About 90 percent of the sodium we consume is found primarily in packaged, processed, restaurant and fast foods. It’s crazy to think about it, but only a minor amount of sodium actually comes from salt added during cooking or at the table! Mon, 16 Apr 2012 07:00:00 GMT http://www.healthline.com/health-blogs/diet-diva/the-salty-truth Tara Gidus, MS, RD, CSSD, LD/N 2012-04-16T07:00:00Z http://www.healthline.com/health-blogs/diet-diva/tested-tricks-for-getting-your-kids-to-eat-their-veggies Children’s consumption of vegetables is highly variable due to current hunger, mood, and attention on competing activities. They may eat several servings of vegetables one day and only one baby carrot the next. Don’t get frustrated! Celebrate the victories and know that each vegetable your child consumes is an investment in their health. Mon, 16 Apr 2012 07:00:00 GMT http://www.healthline.com/health-blogs/diet-diva/tested-tricks-for-getting-your-kids-to-eat-their-veggies Tara Gidus, MS, RD, CSSD, LD/N 2012-04-16T07:00:00Z http://www.healthline.com/health-blogs/diet-diva/super-food-fresh-juice Juicing allows you to pack more fruits and vegetables into your day thus helping your health. Mon, 16 Apr 2012 07:00:00 GMT http://www.healthline.com/health-blogs/diet-diva/super-food-fresh-juice Tara Gidus, MS, RD, CSSD, LD/N 2012-04-16T07:00:00Z http://www.healthline.com/health-blogs/hold-that-pause/the-politics-of-womens-healthcare Yes, I care about women’s rights. Yes, I care about women’s health, and yes, I care about women’s reproductive rights. Mon, 16 Apr 2012 07:00:00 GMT http://www.healthline.com/health-blogs/hold-that-pause/the-politics-of-womens-healthcare Magnolia Miller 2012-04-16T07:00:00Z http://www.healthline.com/health-blogs/hold-that-pause/surviving-menopause-with-a-new-attitude There is definitely a loss in menopause too. But there is also great gain. Being free from that hormone hell is priceless. Life after perimenopause is unfettered, and if ever there is a time that you’ve earned the right to have a new attitude (thank you, Patti LaBelle) it is in menopause. It’s yours. You paid for it. Work it, sister. Mon, 16 Apr 2012 07:00:00 GMT http://www.healthline.com/health-blogs/hold-that-pause/surviving-menopause-with-a-new-attitude Magnolia Miller 2012-04-16T07:00:00Z http://www.healthline.com/health-blogs/heart-to-heart/grocery-shopping Grocery shopping with a weakened heart can be a challenge. Although I know that as a person with a heart condition, I should seek help and accept support whenever it’s offered, there are times when I have to get the job done on my own. Sometimes, I have to go grocery shopping. Mon, 16 Apr 2012 07:00:00 GMT http://www.healthline.com/health-blogs/heart-to-heart/grocery-shopping Nefertari Nelson-Williams 2012-04-16T07:00:00Z http://www.healthline.com/health-blogs/heart-to-heart/mans-best-friend You should talk to your health care provider before making any lifestyle changes, but I highly recommend a pet for anyone with a heart condition. They can know your needs without you saying a word and they offer unconditional love like no other. Mon, 16 Apr 2012 07:00:00 GMT http://www.healthline.com/health-blogs/heart-to-heart/mans-best-friend Nefertari Nelson-Williams 2012-04-16T07:00:00Z http://www.healthline.com/health-blogs/type-2-life/smelling-the-honeysuckle The truth that returned to me was something I’d read, and later knew, as a boy. It was that humans are built to take in the world at around 5 miles per hour. At that speed, all the senses can join in concert. While I’m looking at spring buds on a honeysuckle bush, I’m also smelling their luscious fragrance, as well as listening to a nearby songbird who’s letting all the songbird honeys in the neighborhood know he’s available. In the summer where I live there are wild berry bushes to snack on. Mon, 16 Apr 2012 07:00:00 GMT http://www.healthline.com/health-blogs/type-2-life/smelling-the-honeysuckle Patrick Totty 2012-04-16T07:00:00Z http://www.healthline.com/health-blogs/outdoor-medicine/3-step-method-dangerous-snakes Dr. Paul Auerbach reviews the new 3-step method for identifying poisonous snakes in the U.S. and Canada. Mon, 16 Apr 2012 07:00:00 GMT http://www.healthline.com/health-blogs/outdoor-medicine/3-step-method-dangerous-snakes Paul S. Auerbach, MD 2012-04-16T07:00:00Z http://www.healthline.com/health-blogs/its-funny-insides/someone-elses-bathroom Comedian Ben Morrison guides you through some tips and tricks when "logging out" in someone else's commode. Mon, 16 Apr 2012 07:00:00 GMT http://www.healthline.com/health-blogs/its-funny-insides/someone-elses-bathroom Ben Morrison 2012-04-16T07:00:00Z http://www.healthline.com/health-blogs/diet-diva/loving-on-some-soy What do you think of when you think of soy? Tofu? Soy milk? Edamame? Are you turning up your nose in disgust or reading on with excitement because you love soy? Thu, 12 Apr 2012 07:00:00 GMT http://www.healthline.com/health-blogs/diet-diva/loving-on-some-soy Tara Gidus, MS, RD, CSSD, LD/N 2012-04-12T07:00:00Z http://www.healthline.com/health-blogs/heart-smart-living/eat-well-to-live-better My new book, Best Practices for a Healthy Heart: How to Stop Heart Disease Before or After it Starts, will be released in May by The Experiment publishing house. In the book, I outline seven important steps that will help you to achieve optimum heart health and provide you with powerful protection against stroke, dementia, and even cancer. Thu, 12 Apr 2012 07:00:00 GMT http://www.healthline.com/health-blogs/heart-smart-living/eat-well-to-live-better Sarah Samaan, MD, FACC 2012-04-12T07:00:00Z http://www.healthline.com/health-blogs/type-2-life/keep-watching-the-skies Tell your friends, family, and neighbors that we type 2s know the turf and the challenges that come with prediabetes. Tell them we can help them with tips and moral support. Thu, 12 Apr 2012 07:00:00 GMT http://www.healthline.com/health-blogs/type-2-life/keep-watching-the-skies Patrick Totty 2012-04-12T07:00:00Z http://www.healthline.com/health-blogs/outdoor-medicine/improvised-medicine-book-review Dr. Paul Auerbach reviews "Improvised Medicine", subtitled Providing Care in Extreme Environments, a new book (McGraw Hill Medical; $54 U.S.) by Dr. Kenneth V. Iserson, Thu, 12 Apr 2012 07:00:00 GMT http://www.healthline.com/health-blogs/outdoor-medicine/improvised-medicine-book-review Paul S. Auerbach, MD 2012-04-12T07:00:00Z