Comfort or fashion? Style-savvy women may have more foot-healthy and comfortable options this spring. Orthopaedic foot and ankle surgeon gives tips on spring shoe purchases.
As June 1 approaches, survivors of Hurricane Katrina and other storms will experience increased negative emotions and anxiety as the start of the 2007 Hurricane Season triggers memories of the trauma of past storms. Parents should expect changes in their children's behavior as they struggle to express their fears as the anniversary of the natural disaster approaches.
The purity of birdsong is owed in large part to rapid, controlled changes in the shape of the birds' upper vocal tracts, according to a new study of Northern Cardinals by scientists. Their report will appear in next week's (April 4) Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
With Easter approaching, malls are full of baby bunnies that grab shoppers by the heartstrings, but an expert from Purdue's School of Veterinary Medicine says animal lovers should resist the momentary urge to buy one.
Authentic vintage posters celebrating springtime activities such as gardening, bicycling, motorcycling, sports and travel will be among the posters featured in the International Vintage Poster Dealers Association's (IVPDA) latest online gallery show.
A delegation of students from Sarah Lawrence's graduate program in human genetics will be traveling to Baton Rouge for a week in March to volunteer at the Family Find Call Center.
Each year in the United States, 3 million children and adolescents get hurt playing sports. But despite these statistics, an alarming number of parents are enrolling their kids in training programs designed to turn young Jimmy or Susan into the next super athlete.
1) Investigational neuroprotectant for stroke showing positive signs; 2) Investigational NeuroFlo device for ischemic stroke; 3) Interventional stroke treatment uses first FDA-approved brain stent; 4) Implanted pump targets spasticity in stroke patients
Ilene Rosen and Richard Schwab spend their days examining and explaining to patients what may be causing their lack of sleep. As we approach National Sleep Awareness Week, set to begin on March 27th, these sleep physicians are offering up some "Wow, I didn't know that!" factoids when it comes our very treasured zzzzz's.
Info on losing weight for summer/spring beach going.
Ways to deal with spring allergy season.
University of Virginia assistant professor of architecture Phoebe Crisman and students are exploring an exciting and unique floating environmental education field station located on the most polluted river in the Chesapeake Bay, the Elizabeth River.
From environmentally responsible design criteria to building performance and environmental impact, architecture students at the University of Virginia are learning the importance of stewardship of our resources and how to incorporate environmentally sound principles in design.
Psychologists and married couple Peter L. Sheras and Phyllis Koch-Sheras have developed a creative, positive approach called Couple Power TherapyTM (CPT) that teaches partners positive ways to create a vital, fulfilling loving relationship "” and have more fun together.
Life is finally looking up for Timona Bridges. The Los Angeles resident and mother of three joined the "sandwich generation" at an early age"”just 33"”and it was a role increasingly hard to manage. Until just recently, that is, when WISE Senior Services stepped in to lighten the load.
Seasonal allergic rhinitis, or "hay fever," affects more than 20 percent of the people in the U.S., according to the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (AAAAI). Many trees, grasses and weeds contain pollens that are carried by the wind, causing symptoms to flare up in spring.
The Soap and Detergent Association's annual spring cleaning survey finds: 60% of Americans say spring is the best time to rid the house of dirt and clutter; 98% feel good about themselves when their house is clean; 54% of Americans prefer to clean on a daily or weekly basis.
Researcher is looking for new anti-cancer compounds in plants, and is focusing on plants that thrive in Texas, where she is based. She believes that the same chemical properties that give Texas plants their hardiness might also be useful in fighting cancer.
This April is the 20th Annual Alcohol Awareness Month, which is an opportunity to spotlight the millions of girls and women who suffer from addiction. So many of them are left untreated each year because they are ashamed of their disease or their doctors and loved ones don't recognize the signs of addiction.
On Monday, April 17, 2006, leading epidemiologists and lighting scientists will hold a public panel discussion on recent scientific studies that claim architectural lighting has an impact on the incidence of cancer, specifically breast cancer growth. Learn how much light may actually put a person at risk.
Experts are preparing to see a spike in shoulder injuries starting in April.
Food historian William Woys Weaver, who has devoted more than 30 years of research into the origins of the traditional kitchen garden, has joined Drexel University and is teaching culinary arts students how to plant an heirloom garden in a very nontraditional setting"”on Drexel's urban campus.
A Grand Valley State University professor received national attention for his research on effective weight lifting. This professor, along with several others, are available to comment on spring topics like exercise, tax laws, spring allergies, healthy eating, sports and "spring fever."
Exercise tips for warmer weather
Bug bites can become infected -- researchers at UT Southwestern say.
Warmer weather means more hydration, particularly for pregnant women.
It's best to keep yourself hydrated if you're sick -- even on vacation.
Don't forget to protect your eyes with sunglasses.
Parents on the verge of hay-fever season need to be aware that their children may suffer from allergies too.
Cleaning with white distilled vinegar is not only an economical way to make your home shine, but it is also a safe all-around cleaning agent. For more than 10,000 years, vinegar has claimed its place in homes all over the world, and its uses have proven to be countless.
Leading sports medicine specialist offers health and safety tips for parents and coaches to help prevent injuries this baseball season.
While you can't do much to prevent terrorism or crashes, you can do a lot to protect yourself from the more common health hazards of flying. The April issue of the Harvard Men's Health Watch offers 7 tips.
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