Life & Style
Virginia tourism officials are hoping to draw 1 million visitors to the state’s website in May, and they’re giving away bigger prizes as they get closer to that goal. The sweepstakes begins Tuesday and runs through May 31. For every 100,000 visitors to Virginia.org, new prizes will be unlocked, including hot air balloon rides, kayak […]
Those of you who wiggle out of family camping trips by claiming you’re just not into roughing it will have to find another excuse. A range of camping options and innovations have made it far more comfortable to eat, sleep and otherwise spend time in the Great Outdoors. “‘Soft rugged’ is what so many Americans […]
Serena said she’s cut down on eating chicken and fish and is eating more raw foods like Venus, who adopted the change to help her body cope with Sjogren’s syndrome, an autoimmune disease that can cause fatigue and joint pain. But while the new diet has been a big change for Venus, it’s not been […]
A cancer diagnosis often inspires people to exercise and eat healthier. Now the experts say there’s strong evidence that both habits may help prevent the disease from coming back. New guidelines issued Thursday by the American Cancer Society urge doctors to talk to their cancer patients about eating right, exercising and slimming down if they’re […]
Steve Wohlen lay on his front lawn, blue, unconscious and barely breathing, overdosing on heroin. His mother ran outside, frantically assembling a pen-like canister. Her heart pounding, she dropped to her knees and used the device to deliver two squirts up her son’s nostrils. Within minutes, his eyes opened, color returned to his face, and […]
Getting online while traveling has never been easier. Getting online for free is still hit-or-miss. Travelers run into a patchwork of free vs. paid access as they trek from airports to planes to hotels. Speed also varies widely, from fast enough to stream a movie to just enough to send and receive email. The good […]
The Bahamas are so much more than Freeport and Nassau. In fact, the chain of 700 islands, and many cays and islets, offer any type of vacation you’re looking for – from a rural getaway to an all-inclusive resort to gated community living. You can find tropical wilderness in Eleuthera and wild dolphin excursions off […]
For many HIV-positive Americans, and those who advocate on their behalf, these are days of anxious waiting as the Supreme Court ponders President Barack Obama’s health care overhaul. This loose-knit community — made up of activists, health professionals and an estimated 1.2 million people living with HIV — has invested high hopes in the Affordable […]
U.S. health officials say only 13 percent of U.S. adults have high total cholesterol. That may seem incredible in a nation where two-thirds of adults are overweight. Experts believe it’s largely because so many Americans take cholesterol-lowering drugs, but dropping smoking rates and other factors also contributed. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released […]
It’s pretty well known that obesity is linked to a number of health problems, including type 2 diabetes. It’s also pretty well known that black Americans have higher incidences of diabetes and poorer health outcomes than their white counterparts. The good news is that there are a number of ways to prevent or reduce the […]
Musician, producer and “American Idol” judge Randy Jackson is serious about music – and his health. Jackson, a well-known bass guitarist in musical circles, played with many musical legends, including jazz violinist Jean Luc Ponty and the pop-rock band Journey. As a producer, he helped create hits for Mariah Carey and Whitney Houston. And he […]
Starbucks Corp. says it will stop using a red dye in its drinks that is derived from crushed bugs. The Seattle-based coffee chain said in a blog post on its website Thursday that it made the decision to reformulate its drinks after feedback from consumers prompted a “thorough” evaluation. The company says it will swap […]
