Health & Wellness - September 2013 Archives

THIS WEEK'S TOP STORIES Women's health: Prevent the top threats Which health threats loom largest in your life? Find out how to reduce your risk. Men's health: Prevent the top threats Find out what you need to know to avoid heart disease, cancer and other major threats to men's health. EXPERT ANSWERS Acid reflux and GERD: The same thing? Acid reflux and GERD are closely related, but the terms aren't necessarily interchangeable. Fitness ball exercises: Good for my abs? To add variety and challenge to your workout, try a fitness ball. It can be a great way to tone your abs and core muscles. HEALTHY RECIPES Beef and vegetable kebabs Rice and beans salad Citrus salad Peach floats HEALTH TIP OF THE WEEK Include food safety in your Labor Day party plans: 1. Leave food sitting out no longer than two hours. 2. Keep hot foods hot with a buffet server or warming dish. Check the temperature of the food with a food thermometer. 3. Keep cold foods cold. Place the serving dish in a bowl of ice. 4. Choose serving containers carefully. Metal insulates heat and cold better than glass does.

Women's sexual health, like men's, is important to overall emotional and physical well-being. Achieving a healthy and satisfying sex life doesn't happen by magic. It ...