Week 10

The 'round and 'round of emotional eating
I hope you can forgive the sort of hokey racetrack imagery in the title of this blog entry, but I just realized how appropriate it is that I start this week's story talking about a grueling 24-hour car race.
What's better for male hair loss, minoxidil or finasteride?
Hair loss for men can be traumatic. But only two products are FDA-approved for hair re-growth: minoxidil and finasteride. Which can be best for you?
How can I bulk up?
Ask the Experts: I have a lean bone structure. Does this mean my muscles will also be on the small side? Will I never be able to build bulk that competes with big-boned men?
Where germs love to hide
Find out where germs are likely to congregate, and prevent your family from picking up a cold or flu this season.
Heartburn food diary made simple
What's the best way to avoid heartburn? Figure out your personal heartburn triggers with a food diary. Here's how!
Sweet dreams: avoiding nighttime heartburn
A recent study found that one-third of insomniacs suffered from heartburn and didn't even know it. Could heartburn be what's keeping you up at night?
Traditional Chinese medicine
Navigating the food aisles for healthy snacks is more challenging than it seems. Read on to find out how to avoid common snack traps.
Nebulizer for asthma treatment
Nebulizers use compressed air to deliver asthma medications in a mist. They are often used by people with severe asthma and children. Find out how to use them.
10 healthy habits that make you handsome
Want to clear up your skin, ditch those under-eye bags and trade in dull hair for sheen? First, you'll have to feel good.
Kitchen safety: Do you know what to do?
Experts answer your parenting and family questions: I am a mother of a 6-year-old boy who still sleeps in the bed with me. How can I make him less afraid of sleeping on his own?
Early detection and treatment of glaucoma can help to prevent vision loss
Glaucoma is the second leading cause of blindness in the U.S. Early detection and treatment are key in preventing vision loss from this eye disease.
No more exercise excuses
Having trouble sticking to an exercise program? Here, 5 common exercise excuses and how to overcome them.
Spotting your child’s flu symptoms at every age
When a child comes down with a cold or flu, symptoms can vary depending on their age. Here's how to detect cold or flu symptoms in kids of all ages from infants to toddlers and pre-schoolers.
Invisible belly fat: how you can be thin but not healthy
Think you're off the hook just because you're thin? There's a type of fat in your body that can damage your health, no matter what your weight.
Should you buy dental insurance?
Navigating the food aisles for healthy snacks is more challenging than it seems. Read on to find out how to avoid common snack traps.
Food and Nutrition
'Organic' may not mean healthier
Weight Loss
Lisa's Bookshelf: "Hungry Girl" and "Eat This, Not That!"
The Skinny on Diet Pills
Exercise
10,000 steps to fitness
Exercise tips for busy parents
Short-Cuts to Exercise Success
The Family That Plays Together Gets Fit Together
Warm-Up and Cool-Down Make Exercise Safe and Effective
Sponsored Videos
Agricultural biotechnology can help boost food production
Produced for United Soybean Board - Agricultural biotechnology, the improvement of seeds and plants through science, can increase Omega 3 levels in soy, helping to reduce over-fishing.
Hospitals of the future go green
Produced for Siemens - Dell Children's Hospital of Texas is the world's first LEED Platinum Hospital recognized by the U.S Green Buildings Council and saves enough energy to power 1,800 homes.
Denture care needs met with Fixodent's Circle of Confidence
Produced for Procter & Gamble - Procter & Gamble has launched Circle of Confidence to answer unmet need of denture-wearing women worldwide.
Folic acids can help prevent some birth defects
Produced for the March of Dimes - Foods rich in folic acid such as white bread and leafy greens can help prevent some birth defects even before you know that you're pregnant.
Bagged salads make it easy to go green in 2010
Produced for Dole Foods Company - By combining fruits and nuts to bagged salads, you can create a tasty meal full of antioxidants, B vitamins and Omega 3's.
Chef Colombe Jacobsen shares food inspiration on the Sabra Chef's blog
Produced for Sabra - Sabra has launched a Sabra Chef Blog featuring recipes, great food finds, information about healthy eating and great ways to use hummus such as in this recipe for hummus ravioli.
American Nurses Association urges Americans to take part in health care reform debate
Produced for American Nurses Association - With the passage in the House of "The Affordable Health Care for America Act" the ANA urges Americans to contact their Senators to support meaningful health care reform.
Kellogg's adds fiber to its cereal for healthier children
Produced Kellogg's - With children's health and diet in mind, Kellogg's has increased the fiber content of two of their most popular cereals, Fruit Loops and Apple Jacks.
Mom's want to know: Breast, bottle or both?
Produced for The International Formula Council - A majority of mothers know breastfeeding is ideal for their babies and themselves but want the right to decide what works best for them and their families.
Jane Seymour reminds you of the importance of keeping an Open Heart
Produced for Keep An Open Heart LLC. - As Jane Seymour has learned, even in times of difficulty, you can find a way to overcome adversity and create something positive by keeping an Open Heart.
Results Not Typical  more>> 
When Lisa Met 40...
Lisa met her goal of losing 100 pounds by her 40th birthday, but the struggle continues.  Click through to read about losing the first 100 pounds or click on the links below to read about the new challenges.
The 'round and 'round of emotional eating
When you need to recommit to your diet
Don't ruin your weight loss with bad New Year's resolutions
Switching things up to get weight loss back on track
Varying your approach to weight loss
The challenge of recommitting to a weight loss plan
Finding the right goal to keep your weight loss going
Kelly's Fitness Corner  more>> 
Meet Kelly Gray
Kelly Gray is an AFAA certified Group Exercise Instructor who has been teaching since 2003.
There's no magic to weight loss
How to start losing weight
Busy moms, fit kids
Weight loss basics: Getting started
The Nutrition Corner
Heather's Tips
Heather Bauer is an RD specializing in the interrelation between eating habits, metabolism, and lifestyle.
5 simple goals for keeping your New Year’s resolution
Health and Home Report
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