Real Health Spring 2010
Real Health Spring 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
Fitness Bound: Michelle Paige Paterson
New York State’s first lady is solid in her commitment to fight childhood obesity.
Inside the Issue
Editor’s Letter-Spring 2010
Obesity: Have You Checked the Children?
Body Talk: Are You Listening?
Don’t ignore episodic bouts of pain and discomfort. The warning signs could mean serious problems.
Schoolhouse Stigma
“How was school?” may be a hard question for kids with HIV.
New Ways to Treat HIV-Positive Kids
Kids with HIV are healthier than ever, but stigma persists.
Not Ready for Parenthood?
How to find a birth control method that’s right for you.
Spring Into Pilates
This popular fitness system can improve your core strength and flexibility—quick!
Lights Out
When is fainting harmless, and when does it signal a major problem?
Ask the Sexpert
Sexologist Rachael L. Ross, MD, PhD, a.k.a. Dr. Rachael answers your questions.
Healthy Foods: A Natural Detox Aid
A well-balanced diet promotes safe and natural body cleansing.
Fats and Weight Loss: The Good, the Bad & the Ugly
Rather than go low-fat, aim for a right-fats diet.
Not a Dairy Queen?
62% of African-American women are lactose-intolerant.
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Getting more sleep could save your life.
How Sweet It Is(n’t)
Sugar sure tastes great, but is the sweet stuff good for you?
For the Ladies: Freshen Up Your Look!
These products are worth every penny. Give your hair a little color boost and cover a few stubborn grays—without worrying about damage.
Resilience to the Rescue
Cultivate this quality to help you get on with life.
How I Beat the New Mom Blues
Evita Gahagan found inner strength and, with outside group support, learned how to cope with the difficulties of being a new mother.
The Expert Says
Nicole Coleman, PhD, an assistant professor of psychology at the University of Houston, shares tips on becoming more resilient.
It’s a Man Thing Too
Black men’s hair and shaving issues can ruin their self-esteem and cost them their jobs. And you thought only women had bad hair days.
