Good nutrition vs. stress

Modern-day living is full of stress. Whether at home or at work, people are always under pressure. So it is important that our bodies are in good condition, ready to respond to any kind of demand. In preparing our body, we have to eat right. There are essential nutrients that the body uses up during stressful situations, which eventually need to be replenished. Here is a list of vitamins and ...

Healthy Hollywood: Fab Food Friday - Get A Flawless Red Carpet Ready Complexion!

By Terri MacLeod NEW YORK, N.Y. -- This year's Emmy fashion was outstanding! "Modern Family's" Sofia Vergara, Tina Fey, Heidi Klum, and Kim Kardashian all looked va va gorgeous. While their gowns were stunning, I was awestruck by their flawless complexions. Celebs seem to be looking younger than ever. While I am fully aware makeup artists deserve some of the credit, of course some stars are ...

Facing woes of middle age

Q: I am writing to inquire about a medical condition that I have had for more than 15 years with no diagnosis determined. I'm a 63-year-old African-American female in good health except for allergies. The older I get, the worse the problem. I have constant cramping in my legs, thighs, toes, hands, rib cage and arms. Lately, most of my cramping is happening at night when I go to bed. Both legs ...

Ask Dr. Gott: Cramping may be from statin

Dear Dr. Gott: I am writing to inquire about a medical condition that I have had for more than 15 years with no diagnosis determined. I'm a 63-year-old African-American female in good health except for allergies. The older I get, the worse the problem.

Dr. Donohue: Alternatives to statins for lowering cholesterol

Dear Dr. Donohue • My doctor prescribed statin drugs to controlmy LDL cholesterol. First I took lovastatin (Mevacor) and thensimvastatin (Zocor), but I had muscle pain and weakness with them.I am reluctant to start the pravastatin (Pravachol) that he has nowprescribed. Are there alternatives? How about Endur-acin? CoQ10 hasbeen suggested. — D.L.