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How Safe Are Supplements? What’s really in that bottle of vitamins or herbs you just bought at the health food store? The answer may surprise you.
Re-Working Your Workout If you’re under 35 and in good health, you don’t really need a doctor’s exam before starting an exercise program. But it’s a different story if you’re over 35 and have been inactive for a while, or if you have back, shoulder or knee problems, or conditions like diabetes, high blood pressure, arthritis or osteoporosis. Then it’s just good sense to consult with a physician (or a qualified physical therapist) before starting a fitness regimen.
Please Pass the Prevention There’s increasing scientific evidence that what you eat every day can help prevent heart disease, cancer, and other ills.