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Low-Fat Diet May Help Prevent Diabetes

If you have members who are at risk for developing diabetes, a low-fat diet may help them to improve their glucose tolerance, and thus reduce their risk for diabetes.

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Fight Off Colds With a Fork

It’s the time to put together your cold-and-flu arsenal — cold remedies, tissues and nasal sprays. Although you may wash your hands frequently, steer clear of sick co-workers and get a flu shot, your best defense against those common wintertime illnesses is a health-packed diet.

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And give Time

“Women need to keep on with a treatment regimen and not give up. It can take approximately 12 months to see hair regrowth,” she said.

It may take that long to identify the cause.

“It could be something that happened six months or a year before that affects the hair, because it takes a while [...]

In Reporting Health Risks, Media Emphasizes the Unknown

The media may do more harm than good when it comes to informing consumers about real health risks, according to Lydia Miljan, Ph.D., of The Frasier Institute, a Canadian public policy organization.

Consumers often rely on the media for information about health risks, including everything from the latest studies on cancer [...]

Immunity Challenge

The spider has chomped her head off and has already begun spinning its cocoon of death. Woe is me.

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Chronic Use of OTC Pain Medications in High School Athletes

Over-the-counter (OTC) pain medications, such as acetominophen, ibuprofen and naproxen, are useful for reducing pain and swelling when taken occasionally, but, when taken daily, the medications may cause serious gastrointestinal and kidney problems.

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The Beauty of Alcohol

Erin was surprised at Chuay Gahn, “This is just nuts being over here. It’s totally different than I ever expected. While we were over at Sook Jai, we were thinking, ‘God, how boring their tribe must be.’ I never would’ve expected any of this. I was really amazed.”

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Should Members Pay for Unused Months

Should members be required to pay dues for unused months at your club? That was the question posed to you in the September 2011 WebRant, which brought one of the most enthusiastic responses to this forum to date (and why we have elected to start with this issue in this newly formatted column).

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Lifestyle Important Determinant of Heart Disease in Women

For years experts have advised the public to improve heart health by making various changes in diet and lifestyle. Numerous studies indicate that either not smoking, eating more fruits and vegetables, eating less saturated fat, or getting regular exercise can lower heart disease risk.

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Innovation Personal Training

Meeting the needs of both employees and management can sometimes seem a difficult task. Still, sometimes looking “outside the box” can help to see possible solutions. “Innovations are expected at the Cooper Fitness Center,” says fitness director Phillip Youngblood, “so we continually have to be creative in developing new ideas.” Finding a way to motivate [...]