If you are anything like me you have been besieged by emails purporting to be from CNN with various heading such as "CNN Alert" or "CNN News Alert". These are viruses and you should be aware of the threat they possess. »more»

Being a Florida native, I've been through hurricanes for almost 50 years, ranging from category one storms to category fives. I can tell you from experience that the fives are storms to take very seriously, but the ones are usually nothing more than a powerful rain shower. What does all this have to do with Aging Backwards? »more»

Scientists at the University of Michigan have discovered that people who get a "buzz" the first time they smoke a cigarette have a certain gene variant that is lacking in people who cough, choke and get nauseated from that initial smoke. The people with this gene are most likely to become regular smokers, according to the journal Addiction. »more»

What do you get when you grind up old tires? How about mascara? A company out of Canada, NewTire Industries, produces a fine powder product out of old tire treads and that powder is used in mascara. »more»

Sometimes, taking just a few minutes during the day for a quick pick-me-up can re-energize and rejuvenate you. Studies show that chronic stress not only ages your prematurely, but it also contributes to many health problems, including headache, chest pain, backache, stomach upset, sleep problems, weight gain or loss, high blood pressure, fatigue and more. »more»

Randy Pausch passed away yesterday of complications from pancreatic cancer. He was 47. Pausch was the terminally ill computer science professor whose poignant farewell lecture at Pittsburgh's Carnegie Mellon University became a viral video phenomenon and then a best-selling book (see link below). He symbolized living life to the fullest. »more»

New York City is number one again - this time they're the first city in the U.S. to require major fast food restaurants to post the calorie content of all their menu items. The chains have had nutrition facts available for a long time, but now the calories are actually posted - prominently - as of last Friday. »more»

People take all kinds of measures to lower their blood pressure, because elevated blood pressure is associated with heart attack, stroke, heart failure, kidney disease and even blindness, according to the American Heart Association. The association makes recommendations for controlling blood pressure, such as limiting salt intake, staying at your ideal weight, staying physically active, having your blood pressure checked regularly and seeing your doctor. But did you know there's a little vegetable that can make a big difference in your quest for optimal blood pressure? It's the red beet or beetroot, as the British call it. »more»

By now you should know what a "Before I Die" list and why you should have one. One of the problems with these lists is that one can get stuck coming up with more than 30 or 40. »more»

A growing number of women who are dedicated to cycling and not the few ones that transform this passion in a sport at competitive level, achieving excellent results.

All the benefits of cycling »more»

Well, it's official - summer is here. With most areas of the country bathed in heat, this is a good time to lighten up on meals, since heavy food doesn't go down as well in summer as it does in winter. »more»

Federal health officials say falling mortality rates in nearly all the leading causes of death has led to the United States’ highest life expectancy rate in history surpassing 78. Remarkably the average life expectancy for babies born in 2006 was about four months greater than for children born in 2005. U.S. »more»

Sometimes the simplest things can bring beauty and enjoyment to your life. Take the lemon, for example. Lemons are natural refreshers in the hot summer months and there are many ways to take advantage of their native properties. »more»

If you or a close one have crossed into middle age and run into a wall and you think it might be a midlife crisis but aren't sure, you might wonder what to do. »more»

Your nose isn't just for breathing - it's the focal point of your face and some people take great pains to change theirs. »more»