Top Healthy Living Stories from CBSNews.comhttp://www.cbsnews.com/track/rss/sections/health/healthy_living/main500398.shtml??source=RSS&en-us(c) MMVIII, CBS Interactive Inc. All Rights Reserved.Wed, 14 May 2008 11:35:19 EDT15http://www.cbsnews.com/track/rss/sections/health/healthy_living/main500398.shtml??source=RSS&http://wwwimage.cbsnews.com/common/images/v2/logo_cbsnews_small.gif13623Wed, 04 Jul 2007 11:00:02 EDThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/07/04/health/main3015627.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_3015627Alternative therapies such as reflexology and herbal supplements may reduce a woman's chance of getting pregnant, experts said.Sat, 28 Apr 2007 17:30:11 EDThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/04/27/earlyshow/saturday/main2737502.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_2737502There's a new category of soft drinks which promise to burn calories. Are they too good to be true? Nutritionist Samantha Heller of Health magazine has the low-down of these cutting edge diet drinks.Sat, 14 Apr 2007 17:00:07 EDThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/04/13/earlyshow/saturday/main2680306.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_2680306A new study finds that for most people, dieting just doesn't work. Samantha Heller, a nutritionist with "Health" magazine, answers questions and offers advice for losing weight and keeping it off.Sat, 07 Apr 2007 23:30:03 EDThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/04/07/eveningnews/main2660788.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_2660788Thalia Assuras asks if organic foods are really healthier and safer for consumers than so-called conventionally grown foods. The answer might surprise you.Thu, 22 Mar 2007 13:00:04 EDThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/03/22/earlyshow/contributors/emilysenay/main2596013.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_2596013Vitamin D helps the body absorb calcium and keep our bones strong. But "D" does much more than that and, as Dr. Emily Senay reports, many experts say it may be time to raise the recommended amount.Fri, 23 Feb 2007 10:56:58 ESThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/02/15/health/healthy_living/main2482622.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_2482622For the joint The Early Show and Evening News series "Safe Enough to Eat?" national correspondent Hattie Kauffman takes a look at one of the nation's top rated school cafeterias.Fri, 23 Feb 2007 15:59:29 ESThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/02/15/health/healthy_living/main2482631.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_2482631Switching from cigarettes to snuff or chewing tobacco isn't nearly as healthy as quitting the tobacco habit altogether, a new study shows.Fri, 23 Feb 2007 15:59:55 ESThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/02/14/health/healthy_living/main2475536.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_2475536Constant vigilance is needed, as Tracy Smith learned when she visited a family with two kids who have such allergies. For them, eating the wrong foods can have life-threatening consequences.Fri, 23 Feb 2007 16:00:14 ESThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/02/14/health/healthy_living/main2475814.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_2475814A new Spanish study suggests extra virgin olive oil may help prevent and treat H. pylori infections, which are responsible for millions of cases of gastritis and peptic ulcers each year.Fri, 23 Feb 2007 16:00:33 ESThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/02/13/health/healthy_living/main2468325.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_2468325Want a sharper memory? Don't stay up all night. Sleep deprivation tends to hamper the brain's ability to make new memories, a new study shows.Fri, 23 Feb 2007 16:00:54 ESThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/02/13/health/healthy_living/main2466714.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_2466714New research on napping provides the perfect excuse for office slackers, finding that a little midday snooze seems to reduce risks for fatal heart problems, especially among men.Fri, 23 Feb 2007 16:01:43 ESThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/02/07/health/healthy_living/main2444154.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_2444154This month the flu tends to hit America hard. Learn how to tell if you have the flu and how to treat it if you do.Fri, 23 Feb 2007 16:02:01 ESThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/02/12/health/healthy_living/main2464082.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_2464082A new study says conditions in our public school cafeterias could trigger potentially disastrous outbreaks of food poisoning at any time. Some school districts are falling behind in meeting food safety standards.Fri, 23 Feb 2007 16:02:19 ESThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/02/12/health/healthy_living/main2463657.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_2463657Being healthy and being wealthy are not separate goals people strive for " they often go hand in hand. In fact, Kiplinger's Personal Finance magazine reports that research shows that healthy people make more money.Fri, 23 Feb 2007 16:02:42 ESThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/02/12/health/healthy_living/main2463547.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_2463547Dieters got a new tool to help them take off the extra pounds " the first government-approved nonprescription diet pill. The FDA has endorsed over-the-counter sales of the fat-blocking diet pill orlistat. The pill will be sold under the name "alli."Fri, 23 Feb 2007 16:03:07 ESThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/02/12/health/healthy_living/main2463602.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_2463602A Northwestern University study suggests that children who get too little sleep may end up overweight.Fri, 23 Feb 2007 16:03:24 ESThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/02/12/health/healthy_living/main2463629.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_2463629Lonely individuals are twice as likely to be diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease as those who are not lonely, according to a new study.Fri, 23 Feb 2007 16:03:45 ESThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/02/12/health/healthy_living/main2463440.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_2463440The number of high-risk pregnancies is on the rise in the U.S. - in some cases due to older moms, and in others, women deciding to try childbirth despite health challenges that would have made pregnancy unthinkable only a few years ago.Fri, 23 Feb 2007 16:04:08 ESThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/02/12/health/healthy_living/main2464029.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_2464029An expert told Susan McGinnis they're much more important than having an SUV or other vehicle with four-wheel drive. McGinnis put the tires to the test, on The Early Show.Fri, 23 Feb 2007 16:04:27 ESThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/02/12/health/healthy_living/main2464172.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_2464172Getting a good night's sleep is important and changing a few "bad" habits could help you get those 40 winks and feel more rested. Julie Chen got some expert advice on how to get better sleep.Fri, 23 Feb 2007 16:04:44 ESThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/02/12/health/healthy_living/main2463708.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_2463708In recent years, people have come to understand post-partum depression, but severe depression also occurs during pregnancies, as well. It's a condition that is more common than many people think.Fri, 23 Feb 2007 16:05:10 ESThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/02/12/health/healthy_living/main2463528.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_2463528Fitness expert Jennifer Nicole Lee suggested a special workout, South Beach-style, on The Early Show. All the exercises are quick and simple.Fri, 23 Feb 2007 16:05:32 ESThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/02/07/health/healthy_living/main2444218.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_2444218Charles Stuart Platkin charted how much exercise it takes to work off the calories in 7,500 foods and drinks. Put it this way: It takes 14 hours of walking to burn off one pound of fat.Fri, 23 Feb 2007 16:05:48 ESThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/02/12/health/healthy_living/main2463476.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_2463476The latest effort from author/cardiologist Dr. Arthur Agatston outlines his four-step plan to keep people heart-healthy. He discussed it on The Early Show. Eating right and exercising are only the beginning.Fri, 23 Feb 2007 16:06:07 ESThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/02/07/health/healthy_living/main2444389.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_2444389Joie Chen calls it a growing trend: nutritionists in grocery store aisles, helping customers sort through all the terms and information on food labels and beyond, so they can make healthier choices.Tue, 13 Feb 2007 13:00:06 ESThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/02/12/health/healthy_living/main2463787.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_2463787Short of abstinence, is there any way to prevent a hangover headache from too much alcohol? Is there a cure?Tue, 13 Feb 2007 13:00:05 ESThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/02/07/health/healthy_living/main2444117.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_2444117If you are trying to lose weight, you might be needlessly avoiding certain foods. On The Saturday Early Show, Dr. Mallika Marshall talked about five foods that you don't necessarily have to do without.Tue, 13 Feb 2007 13:00:05 ESThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/02/07/health/healthy_living/main2444281.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_2444281To lose weight, you have to burn more than you take in. Period. So, advises Dr. Emily Senay, keep counting calories to be able to count the pounds you've lost. She expanded on that on The Early Show.Tue, 13 Feb 2007 13:00:06 ESThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/02/07/health/healthy_living/main2444121.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_2444121Cloudy apple juice appears to be the clear winner when it comes to disease-fighting antioxidants.Wed, 14 Feb 2007 14:00:04 ESThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/02/07/health/healthy_living/main2443980.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_2443980Thalia Assuras visits a New Jersey middle school that gives kids "health report cards." The school"s nurse says the program works.Wed, 07 Feb 2007 14:44:42 ESThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/02/07/health/healthy_living/main2444353.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_2444353Dr. Debbye Turner reports on one innovative doctor in New York who says your extra weight is not your fault, and diet and exercise only scratch the surface in your fight against it.Wed, 07 Feb 2007 14:38:22 ESThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/02/07/health/healthy_living/main2444155.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_2444155A recent study found that microwave ovens can kill 99 percent of the germs in kitchen sponges. But an expert from the Good Housekeeping Research Institute says that microwaves may not be the answer to sanitizing sponges.Tue, 13 Feb 2007 13:00:05 ESThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/02/12/health/healthy_living/main2464112.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_2464112A study examined the results of 34 studies on the effects of drinking alcohol and found that moderate drinking appears to be better for people than no drinking at all. But, the study warns, overindulging is very unhealthy.Wed, 07 Feb 2007 14:16:41 ESThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/02/07/health/healthy_living/main2443835.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_2443835Author and educator Dr. Andrew Weil, an expert on healthy living, talks about how to stay healthy in winter. One key: proper nutrition.Tue, 13 Feb 2007 12:07:45 ESThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/02/13/health/healthy_living/main2468817.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_2468817Sleep boosts memory. An electric current that tunes the brain during early sleep can improve memory even more, German scientists say.Tue, 13 Feb 2007 13:00:06 ESThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/02/12/health/healthy_living/main2463940.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_2463940The caffeine in energy drinks is a potential health risk to young people, says nutritionist Samantha Heller. She tells Rene Syler there's no reason anyone under 16 should drink them.Thu, 03 Mar 2005 14:00:03 ESThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2005/02/24/health/healthy_living/main676392.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_676392Inflammation in the blood vessels is a better predictor of heart disease than cholesterol levels, a new study shows. And Dr. Emily Senay says this should intensify the debate over how to prevent heart disease.Thu, 03 Mar 2005 14:00:02 ESThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2005/02/24/health/healthy_living/main676383.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_676383Many people made a New Year's resolution to eat better. Medical contributor, Dr. Mallika Marshall, visits The Saturday Early Show to talk about foods that should be a part of a healthy diet.Thu, 03 Mar 2005 14:00:01 ESThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2005/02/24/health/healthy_living/main676387.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_676387Your local grocery store may be doubling, in a sense, as a drugstore. Julie Chen spoke with an alternative medicines expert who described how common foods can help ward off illness, and help fight diseases once they strike.Thu, 03 Mar 2005 14:00:02 ESThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2005/02/24/health/healthy_living/main676374.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_676374Separate studies look at the impact on the risk of your getting cancer of eating red meat frequently, taking in plenty of fruits and vegetables, and of diabetes. Some of the results may surprise you. Dr. Emily Senay reports.Thu, 03 Mar 2005 14:00:01 ESThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2005/02/24/health/healthy_living/main676364.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_676364Results of recent Environmental Protection Agency tests of water in aircraft galleys and restrooms are so worrisome, the agency is imposing rules to get carriers to clean up that act, reports The Early Show's Susan Koeppen.Thu, 03 Mar 2005 14:00:01 ESThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2005/02/24/health/healthy_living/main676362.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_676362Find out why a little glass of wine or beer every day can actually improve your memory and make your mind work better in your old age. The Early Show medical correspondent Dr. Emily Senay explains the findings from a recent study.Thu, 03 Mar 2005 14:00:01 ESThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2005/02/24/health/healthy_living/main676337.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_676337They drink wine. They eat chocolate and delicious pastries. And they manage to stay slim. Their secrets are in Mireille Guiliano's book, "French Women Don't Get Fat." She shares some tips on The Early Show. Read an excerpt.Thu, 03 Mar 2005 14:00:02 ESThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2005/02/24/health/healthy_living/main676313.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_676313New government guidelines stress eating healthier foods, controlling portion sizes and getting more exercise. But determining how much to put on our plates can be tricky - which is where dietitian Elisa Zied comes in, on The Early Show.Thu, 03 Mar 2005 14:00:03 ESThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2005/02/24/health/healthy_living/main676256.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_676256Sometimes, a little rewards program can go a long way. And in this "Study Hall" segment, Gretchen Carlson reports that's just what the "Power Eaters" program does - offering prizes to students who eat their fruits and veggies.Thu, 03 Mar 2005 14:00:02 ESThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2005/02/24/health/healthy_living/main676396.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_676396It is the season not only for colds and flu, but also for another virus known as RSV, which can be especially dangerous for infants. Dr. Emily Senay says its symptoms mimic those of cold and flu, but it can cause serious complications.Thu, 03 Mar 2005 14:00:03 ESThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2005/02/24/health/healthy_living/main676321.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_676321The cold winter months can be a dangerous time for children. The Saturday Early Show medical contributor Dr. Mallika Marshall has advice to keep your kids safe when the mercury drops.Thu, 03 Mar 2005 14:00:03 ESThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2005/02/24/health/healthy_living/main676382.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_676382Treatment guidelines have been issued for the first time since 1992, and Dr. Mallika Marshall says their bottom line is: The benefits of asthma drugs outweigh the risks to both mother and fetus.Thu, 03 Mar 2005 13:30:06 ESThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2005/02/24/health/healthy_living/main676370.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_676370A surprising winter worry: higher blood pressure from lower temperatures. And that can be particularly dangerous if you have hypertension, as The Early Show medical correspondent Dr. Emily Senay explains.Thu, 03 Mar 2005 13:30:07 ESThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2005/02/24/health/healthy_living/main676367.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_676367It's similar to flu, says Dr. Mallika Marshall, though it isn't caused by the influenza virus. And even though it's known as the "winter bug," it infects people all year-round. This bug can cause great distress, for as long as ten days.Thu, 03 Mar 2005 13:30:07 ESThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2005/02/24/health/healthy_living/main676308.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_676308They're the biggest health risks the extreme cold brings, says The Early Show medical correspondent Dr. Emily Senay, who explains what they are, and how to avoid them.Thu, 03 Mar 2005 13:30:06 ESThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2005/02/24/health/healthy_living/main676352.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_676352It's certainly possible, according to fitness trainer Nikki Kimbrough. She stopped by The Early Show to share some keys to reducing the fat in that area of your body.Thu, 03 Mar 2005 14:00:03 ESThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2005/02/24/health/healthy_living/main676344.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_676344Let's face it: No one wants to exercise outdoors when the temperature is dropping. So Petra Kolber, a contributing editor to Health magazine, visited The Saturday Early Show to demonstrate some exercises you can do at home.Thu, 03 Mar 2005 14:00:01 ESThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2005/02/24/health/healthy_living/main676306.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_676306Mayo Clinic researchers studying people of all shapes and sizes believe it's not trips to the gym, but everyday walking, fidgeting and restlessness certain people practice that keep the pounds off.