Men: Avoid coffee and eat oysters if you want to keep your testosterone up and your estrogen down.

Get your juices flowing each morning by squeezing a wedge of lemon juice in an 8-ounce glass of water.

Drink a glass of water every couple of hours for beautiful skin.

Eat egg yolks, corn, pumpkin and squash to help prevent your eyes from deteriorating.

Health nuts rave about the almond, the walnut and the peanut—but what about the other guys? Brazil nuts, hazelnuts and macadamia nuts are packed with health-promoting nutrients, fiber, minerals, antioxidants and vitamins that are essential for optimal health.

Syndrome X: A perfect storm of four risk factors that mean bad news for your health. Here’s how to deal with it.

The global concern about victims of the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant implosion leaves a big question unanswered: Do Americans have to worry about radioactive fallout from Japan? WORDS Ivette Figueroa PHOTOGRAPHY Jim Arbogast One of the more disturbing images from 20th Century literature comes from “On The Beach.” The book (and the movie) is set [...]

A lot of sweat and a little surgery gave Peter Ajello a much-needed—and well-earned—second lease on life. WORDS Ivette Figueroa There comes a time where every life experiences a crisis. It’s in these moments that a person truly reflects on the choices that led them astray, but more importantly, they find whether or not they [...]

If you missed the official launch a few weeks back, we’re bringing it to your attention now. The colorful food pyramid taught in grade school as a guide to a healthy diet has given way to MyPlate. The new symbol, unveiled by First Lady Michelle Obama, Surgeon General Regina Benjamin and Secretary of Agriculture Tom [...]