Latest articles by Maureen Salamon
10 New Ways to Eat Well
The boring, old rules of healthy eating are landing on the scrap heap as new research uncovers the intricate ways nutrients work within our bodies.
Lose Weight Smartly: 7 Little-Known Tricks that Shave Pounds
Here are some fresh tactics for shaving pounds, including a few that put a new spin on the tried-and-true.
7 Diseases You Can Learn About from a Genetic Test
Take a look at seven genes that genetic tests look for.
9 Good Sources of Disease-Fighter Vitamin D
Check out the top ways to get vitamin D, from soaking up the sun to getting your fill of seafood.
Don't Sit Tight: 6 Tips for Better Posture in Your Seat
Sitting puts unhealthy forces on your body, follow these six tips for healthier sitting.
Why Prescription Drug Addiction Is Growing Among Teens
Nearly 8 percent of teens now report they have abused a prescription drug.
Grocery Store or Doctor's Office: Does It Matter Where You Get Your Flu Shot?
Is it safe to get vaccinated against the flu in the middle of a grocery store?
For Women, Sex May Be Improved by 'Mindfulness Meditation'
Women who took a meditation course became significantly faster at registering their body's responses to sexual stimuli.
Newborn and Mom Co-Sleeping Study Stirs Controversy
Should babies sleep with their mothers?
Know What's Creating Young Picky Eaters? Pressure to Eat
You can lead a child to broccoli, but you can't make him eat it.
How 9/11 Memorials Break Isolation, Offer Comfort
Mental health experts say such rituals offer a level of comfort and healing.
The Skinny on Milk Nutrition: Cow, Goat, Rice or Soy?
Here's how your milk options stack up nutritionally.
You Go, Grill: How to Have a Healthier Cook Out
Nutritionists still give the green light to cookouts, but suggest tips for a healthy meal.
Why You Need to Avoid Catching a Summer Cold
If you're stuck inside on a beautiful summer day, you're probably wondering what the heck happened.
Save Time by Reorganizing Your Medicine Cabinet
What to keep – and not to keep – in your cupboard of cures.
Taking a Super Bowl Loss to Heart Can Be Deadly, Study Finds
The emotional distress fans feel after a loss may be the culprit, researchers say.
Fewer Meds, Balance Exercises May Prevent Elderly Falls
Doing exercises and balance and eliminating unnecessary medications may prevent falls among older people.
Shining a Light on the Pros and Cons of Laser Hair Removal
Shaving, Waxing and Electrolysis are other methods.
Holding Their Liquor Makes Women Much Sicker than Men
Excessive alcohol use takes a higher toll on women's bodies, with a greater risk of liver, brain or heart damage.
Childbirth Training Can Ease Dads' Anxieties
Men are often neglected because they generally don't talk about their fears.
