In our media-oriented Western lifestyles, we are forever being hounded by images of celebrities who are hailed for that most elusive of traits—the "perfect body". It’s no wonder then that more and more women are...

Feeling under the weather? If so, it might surprise you to learn that comedy might just be the best remedy. Indeed, over the years, laughter has been attributed to many health benefits, including boosting energy...

What's the ugliest part of your body? An interesting survey indicated that when asked what the ugliest part of the body is, most people said it is their feet.  Imagine that.  Those trusty soles that...

Throughout history, "the bath" has played a special part in human rituals in promoting beauty as well as health. The Romans used bathhouses for social rituals as well as reclusive getaways that could include theatre performances...

Frederick R. Jelovsek MD Eating disorders -- anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa and binge-eating disorder -- occur most commonly in adolescent girls or young women. The death rate from anorexia nervosa is 0.5% a year. Over...

It's what we're made of Every living thing relies on water for sustenance.  We begin our lives in water and our need for water is ever with us.   Our bodies are between 60% to 65%...

Halved Sperm Counts A study published in the journal of Human Reproduction, found that a diet containing even modest amounts of soy may reduce sperm concentrations by half. Authors of the study said the culprit...

Having trouble sleeping? Waking up feeling tired even after a "good night's sleep"? Before you head to the drugstore, you may consider changing your diet. Indeed, beyond benefiting our bodies, through weight management and general...