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...

We have it, but we don't use it Every day we can see around us the effects of people in and out of control.  Many aspects of what we do in life are bids to...

Over time, chronic stress can lead to a host of health problems, which is why it is so important to learn how to cope with stress. There are many things you can do to help reduce...

If you go into a state of "piggy envy" every summer upon viewing the sleek, pampered feet of your sandaled friends, but can't afford a professional pedicure, don't despair—you can give yourself wonderful at-home...