Friday, July 25, 2008

Sarah Baldauf

Cloned Meat Is Safe—But Let's Not Sell It

The FDA isn't worried about an effect on health but wants change to come slowly. more >>

Cloned Meat and Milk Await an Official 'OK'

The Food and Drug Administration is poised to permit sales of products derived from cloned livestock. more >>

Anxiety's Steep Toll on Your Heart

Chronic quiet anxiety may be as good a predictor of a coronary catastrophe as angry, hostile behavior. more >>

Courage! You Can Do It

Six ways to help yourself reach a healthy weight. more >>

Too Fat? No More Excuses

Research is revealing how very damaging extra baggage is. more >>

Five Urgent Reasons to Lose That Weight in '08

The latest research on body fat shows that it doesn't just sit there innocently. more >>

A Little Dirt Won't Hurt

50 Ways to Improve Your Life in 2008: Stop avoiding bacteria more >>

On Fitness: Making Sense of My Body Fat

What does it mean that a fancy device says my arm is 30.7 percent fat? more >>

What Their Care Means

Playing the role of caregiver is for millions of people an unacknowledged rite of passage. more >>

Taking Care of Your Parents: Keeping Them Socially Connected

Getting involved with other people can have a huge payoff in happiness. more >>

Taking Care of Your Parents: Protecting Their Finances

Money is a touchy subject, but avoiding the tough discussions can lead to disaster. more >>

Taking Care of Your Parents: Preparing the Home

Consider outside counsel and some help from technology. more >>

Taking Care of Your Parents: Safeguarding Their Health and Safety

Much of the decline that many people assume defines aging can be avoided or postponed. more >>

15 Ways to Take Care of Your Elderly Parents

With long-range planning, it's possible to extend the years of health and independence. more >>

Expect to Care for Your Parents? Plan Early

Alexa Abramson, author of a book on caregiving and VP of Retirement Living TV, discusses how to plan more >>

What to Do When a Hip Breaks

Many people who've fractured a hip aren't getting optimal care. Here's what patients need to know. more >>

It's Tough, but You Can Do It

Parents are getting a lesson in how—and why—to say 'No'. more >>

Why Affluent, High-Achieving Teens Are Often Depressed

Psychologist Madeline Levine discusses the price of privilege. more >>

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