Also On Wellness
Posts by drneda
If you are a woman, you start losing bone density in your late 30s, and it can go downhill from there. In fact, your risk of getting osteoporosis during your lifetime is a huge 50%. Any weight-bearing activity-walking up the stairs, carrying a baby or a load of groceries-can help prevent bone loss. Building bone doesn't have to be boring. Start by jumping up and down or skipping every day for 2 minutes....
6/9/2010 12:32:16 PM
The newest cure-all may be an ancient one: simple touch. The Chinese have been using massage for all kinds of medical conditions for centuries. Now, Western research is confirming that massage isn't just for muscle pain. One of the most surprising findings: massage may help premature babies gain weight. When Tiffany Field, a professor of pediatrics, became a new mother, she massaged her premature infant...
6/8/2010 10:06:20 AM