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By John Salak – Breast cancer is not only one of the most common forms of cancer in the U.S., …
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By John Salak – Workers worldwide are stressed out by their jobs. The American Institute of Stress, in fact, reports that …
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By John Salak – Climate change and pollution may be doing an unhealthy number on both the young and the old, …
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By Sean Zucker – Previous research has shown that hearing loss increases the chance of older adults taking a spill—which can …
HEALTH QUOTES
- A lot of people are afraid of heights. Not me, I'm afraid of widths - Steven Wright
- What is called genius is the abundance of life and health. - Henry David Thoreau
- America's health care system is in crisis precisely because we systematically neglect wellness and prevention. - Tom Harkin
- Take care of your body. It's the only place you have to live. - Jim Rohn
- Time and health are two precious assets that we don't recognize and appreciate until they have been depleted. - Dennis Waitley
- I have never taken any exercise, except sleeping and resting, and I never intend to take any. - Mark Twain
Health Gurus Q&As
It would be pretty hard not to have heard about thyroid-related medical issues or …
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Somehow America has pushed HIV into the background as if this still devastating disease is no longer a serious threat. That’s …
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Lots of people suffer from lousy sleep. For a growing number of individuals, the problems go deeper as they face the …
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Driving may seem like an inalienable right for Americans. It is, after all, an essential part of the culture. In fact, …
HEALTH QUOTES
- You gotta have a body. - Jayne Mansfield
- Walking is the best possible exercise. Habituate yourself to walk very far. - Thomas Jefferson
- A feeble body weakens the mind. - Jean-Jaques Rousseau
- Jogging is very beneficial. It's good for your legs and your feet. It's also very good for the ground. It makes it feel needed. - Charles M Schultz
- Sleep is that golden chain that ties health and our bodies together. - Thomas Dekker
- The way you think, the way you behave, the way you eat, can influence your life by 30 to 50 years. - Deepak Chopra
- I feel pretty good. My body actually looks like an old banana, but it's fine. - Mike Piazza
Focusing on People, Products, Services, and Events
The Skinny: It may seem like a good idea to start the day with sweet fruit-flavored yogurt, a granola bar and an energy drink and then maybe chow down on some instant soup and a …
Legionnaires’ Disease Marches On
The Skinny: Legionnaires’ Disease may seem like a throwback to the golden age of 70’s disco music, complete with platform shoes, midriff-baring fashions and hot …
Ten Amazing Women Medical Pioneers
The Skinny: In honor of Women’s History Month this March, WellWell is citing a selection of women pioneers in medicine, research and wellness. The challenges these women …
Animals That Outlive People
The Skinny: People think they are pretty hot stuff, kind of like BMOE (big man on Earth) when it comes to the world’s other inhabitants. …
HEALTH QUOTES
- I have the body of an eighteen year old. I keep it in the fridge. - Spike Milligan
- In my seventies, I exercised to stay ambulatory. In my eighties, I exercise to avoid assisted living. - Dick Van Dyke
- The only way you get that fat off is to eat less and exercise more. - Jack LaLanne
- Laughter is inner jogging. - Norman Cousins
Quirky Health Info
By John Salak – Online dating remains a popular option for those looking for love, especially for those under 30. In fact, the Pew Research Center reports that about 30 percent of all Americans have …
Emergencies Created by Misplaced 911 Calls
By John Salak – Everyone kind of knows what an emergency is. It’s got to involve some life-threatening situation involving a crime, medical situation or …
A Brouhaha Over Salted Tea
By John Salak – Don’t mess with the Brits when it comes to tea, even in the name of science and a better-tasting brew. They …
Dogs Dig Dog Videos
By John Salak – Sure, just like a lot of people, dogs love to chill, which can mean curling up on a couch or chair …
HEALTH QUOTES
- I don't exercise. If God had wanted me to bend over, he would have put diamonds on the floor. - Joan Rivers
- Never go to a doctor whose office plants have died. - Erma Bombeck
- People are so afraid of authority figures and doctors are authority figures. - Martha Beck