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Meridia or Sibutramine: Prescription Diet Pill

This prescription diet pill Meridia (with a scientific name sibutramine hydrochloride monohydrate) treats obesity by increasing satiety -- or the ... Read More »

The good and bad of cholesterol

There's good (HDL) cholesterol and there's bad (LDL) cholesterol, yet when people say the word cholesterol, most people's minds immediately jump to ... Read More »

Health checks

A recent review in the Annals of Internal Medicine shows that many people go for their annual physical not because they feel it is necessary, but to ... Read More »

Effects of fruit juice on medication

A small glass of 100% fruit juice is a good part of a healthful breakfast, right? If you're on certain prescription medications, your fruit juice may ... Read More »

Stop the 'silent killer'

Unless you're tested for it, you usually won't know that you have high blood pressure. But, if you're overweight, a smoker, stressed out, a heavy ... Read More »

Beet juice lowers blood pressure

I stopped at the farmer's market this morning and several booths had beets for sale. I debated about buying some to make a borscht. (Which I love, but ... Read More »

Losing weight after diabetes diagnosis has lasting benefits

Recent research shows that people who are newly diagnosed with type II diabetes can gain better control over their health if they lose weight. While ... Read More »

The link between salt and blood pressure

In early June, I wrote a post about a study that stated a low-sodium diet didn't have as great of an impact on heart health as previously thought. Now ... Read More »

Some women struggle with 'high-pressure' situation

Approximately 30 percent of Americans suffer from high blood pressure. That's more than 73 million adults. But women -- who represent about half of ... Read More »

Daily Fit Tip: Boost your energy with Qigong

Do you resemble a walking zombie in the mornings? Or maybe you're familiar with the 3 p.m. crash and burn? Well, get ready to charge your batteries ... Read More »