1. Limit yourself to two or three alcoholic drinks a week

Alcohol, consumed even in small amounts, is believed to increase the risk of breast cancer. Most doctors recommend cutting back on wine, beer, and hard liquor.

A recent study showed the link between drinking and breast cancer was especially strong in the 70% of tumors known [...]

LONDON – People are more likely to wash their hands properly after using the toilet if they are shamed into it or think they are being watched, scientists said on Thursday.
Hand-washing is the cheapest way of controlling disease but less than one-third of men and two-thirds of women wash their hands with soap after going [...]

Medical tests are no fun, so why take them twice? People often end up with inadvertently skewed results, but some simple prep work will ensure that your numbers are accurate.
The test: PSA exam
What it does: Screens for prostate-cancer warnings
What throws it off: Sex. Or specifically, ejaculation. So watch only Cartoon Network the night before.
The fix: [...]

Depression Symptom 1: Extreme sadness
When sad spells come on for no reason and don’t let up, it can be a sign of depression. People with bipolar disorder sometimes experience prolonged sadness or unexplained crying spells.

Depression Symptom 2: Changes in Appetite
If you are not interested in foods you normally love, or  are binge eating for emotional [...]

Did you spend the summer on the treadmill, escaping the heat? It’s time to get outside and off-road.
Trail running—with its uneven terrain—can increase your calorie burn up to 10 percent. And it’s generally gentler on your bones and joints than pavement. Follow these tips to make the switch safely and smoothly.
Plot your route
Find interactive trail maps [...]