featured article
We hear it in the news all the time: The earth’s getting warmer, and it’s probably global warming. Though it might seem we can’t do much individually to help solve the problem, small choices made every day—including what we eat and how we shop—can make a difference....
expert advice
Pamela S. Douglas, MD, president of the American College of Cardiology, responds: Committing to a healthy lifestyle is the best way you can reduce your chances of a heart attack. Good health doesn't happen overnight, and there are some risk factors you can’t change—like your age, gender, and family history. But by following...
health tip
Check out www.healthydiningfinder.com for a searchable database of some healthier restaurant dishes at more than 30,000 locations. Nutrition professionals consult with participating restaurants to find menu items that meet the recommendations of leading health organizations. (For example, entrées must contain no more than 750 calories, 25 grams of fat, and 8 grams of saturated fat.) Restaurants pay a fee to...
