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3 secrets for easier travel

Friday, July 3, 2009
There are secrets to getting off a plane looking paparazzi-ready and feeling able to tackle your meetings — or your "vacation" at the in-laws'. And they don't involve paying for first-class tickets (but if they're giving them out, don't pass them up!). Read story.

Rethinking the sun and your health

Thursday, July 2, 2009
Just as the message is starting to sink in that the only safe tan is a fake one, along comes the news that soaking up a little sunshine here and there might actually strengthen your immune system. Read story.

Can your movie choice make you fat?

Wednesday, July 1, 2009
Having trouble choosing between the comedy and the tearjerker on movie night? Consider this: Laughs are better for weight loss. Read story.

Gain foothold over ingrown toenail

Tuesday, June 30, 2009
I have a red, painful area on my big toe, near the edge of the toenail. I assume it's an ingrown toenail. It has made exercising and even wearing my normal shoes quite painful.

What can I do to heal my toe and keep this from happening again? Read story.

Teachers bounce back after store closing

Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Times were so uncertain for yoga teachers Beth Thomas and Sarah Finn that they applied for jobs out of desperation. Read story.

Protect children's eyes from the sun

Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Most parents wouldn't allow their youngsters to go outside without sunscreen, especially in the summertime.

But they don't think about protecting their children's eyes. Read story.

What's your stomach trying to tell you?

Tuesday, June 30, 2009

Could you have an ulcer? You might, even if you're not the stereotypical overachieving Type A. Read story.

Don't ignore level of TG fat

Tuesday, June 30, 2009
You can't look anywhere these days without hearing about fats: They're in your butter, your crackers, your bloodstream and maybe even bulging a little bit over your belt. Read story.

Nick Jonas lobbies for diabetes research

Tuesday, June 30, 2009
WASHINGTON — The youngest Jonas brother spent time last week lobbying Washington's power brokers on behalf of diabetes research, starting with the big guy, President Barack Obama. Read story.

Being a little lazy helps workout plans stick

Monday, June 29, 2009
If you're just starting a workout program, here's the best thing you can do: Less than you think. Seriously. Starting with a full-on aerobics or weight-training routine (or both) or even the wrong trainer from day one is like building a house on quicksand — it just won't be around long. Read story.

Itching to lose weight

Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Operation Lose the Baby Weight is at a standstill. Blame it on the urushiol. For years, I've been the go-to person for getting rid of suspicious vines in our backyard. I've been in and out of the w... Read story.

Build a better memory

Tuesday, June 23, 2009
We've often thought it would be great if there were such a thing as mental Viagra: just swallow a pill and get a little help where you need it. But, in fact, you don't need a pharmacy to bolster your ability to remember the great idea you had yesterday for your best friend's birthday prese... Read story.

Skeeters expected out in force

Tuesday, June 23, 2009
The mosquitoes are here and more are probably on their way. "With the rainfall we've had and with the cumulative rainfall we've had, we're expecting an increase in mosquitoes probably this week," says Donna Odom, superintendent of Charleston County Mosquito Control, adding that the divisio... Read story.

Hot off the shelf

Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Summertime, and the livin' is easy ... and a little dangerous. Sunburns, stinging insects and animals, heat stroke or exhaustion — it's enough to make you want to stay inside. Not really. With the official start of summer, many of us also are exposed to a dizzying array... Read story.

Shortcuts to better health

Thursday, June 18, 2009
If you'd rather race for 30 seconds than trudge for an hour, seems you might have your wish and get something out of it, too. Ultra-short — but ultra-intense — bouts of exercise may boost your health in two important ways. Read story.

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Dr. Mehmet Oz and Dr. Michael Roizen, the YOU Docs, are well-known for their regular appearances on "Oprah" and the Discovery Health Channel and are the authors of the best-sellers "YOU: The Owner's Manual" and "YOU: On a Diet."