Real Health Fall 2010
Real Health Fall 2010
In every issue of Real Health, you’ll find the hottest topics of interest to our readers along with cutting-edge health information.
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Features
Over the Top
When talk show host Wendy Williams experienced the ’scary stare,’ the ’Queen of All Media’ bowed to her concerned family and saw her doctor.
Inside the Issue
Deja Vu?
When relentless bullying at school pushed Mass teen Phoebe Prince to commit suicide this year, many felt they’d heard this tale before.
Sex Ed in the Age of Obama
It’s improving. But will African-American HIV rates get better too?
Late-breaking News: The Real Viral Threat
With HIV meds, positive people live full, healthy lives. But what if you don?t know you have HIV?
Pretty Poison
It’s time to face the ugly truth: Your cosmetics may be killing you.
For Medicinal Purposes
Liquor may help stave off the onset of Alzheimer’s.
Program Your Health
Let cool apps transform your phone into a cutting-edge fitness tool.
Workouts: The Painful Truth
Should you rest a sore ankle, or can you keep training through a minor injury?
Walk This Way
walking, muscles, fitness, cardiovascular, disease, density, mental health
Balancing Act
The importance of the gland in maintaining the body’s equilibrium is huge.
Survivor
When people think about actress Pam Grier, many see the sexy, tough-talking, gun-toting badass characters she brought to life in the ’70s
Calorie Countdown
A little food mathematics can add up to lost pounds.
Cooking Right
Get the most from your meals with these tips.
Chow Time
It’s not when you eat—it’s how many calories you consume.
Is Sex More Pain Than Pleasure?
These spoilers can cause hurtful penetration.
Ask the Sexpert
Sexologist Rachael L. Ross, MD, PhD, a.k.a. Dr. Rachael answers your questions.
Clean Your Plate
Some say the typical American diet is “dirty,” that it leads to obesity and an addiction to salty, sugary and refined convenience foods.
The Heat is On
Question: Can negative ions really help heal your tresses?
Getting Unstuck
To break out of the rut and transform your life, concentrate on what you like.
The Expert Says
How do you find your passion in life?
A Dream Fulfilled
Janice M. Williams turned her desire to teach into a satisfying career.
Editor’s Letter
What We Have Here Is a Failure to Communicate
