Real Health Winter 2013
Real Health Winter 2013
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
Under Pressure
You might think pop culture icon Rihanna leads a charmed life. But the overwhelming amount of stress she faces is enough to get anybody down
Inside the Issue
10 Super Simple Ways to Defuse Stress
Tense? Anxious? Stressed out? Medical experts say these healthy habits can help you stay balanced.
Driven
When Charles Mattocks, a.k.a. “The Poor Chef,” learned he had type 2 diabetes, he altered his diet and lifestyle.
Unleash Your Secret Weapons!
Some people call diabetes a “beast.” Here’s how many health experts say you can keep this monster at bay.
What’s Cooking?
The debate about the safety of genetically engineered foods remains unresolved as scientists squabble over evidence.
What’s In Your Food?
Wanna know if products contain genetically engineered ingredients? There’s an app for that.
Lost & Found
Think a hair transplant might restore your crowning glory? Read this doctor’s perspective before making a decision.
Shedding Solutions
If you’re facing hair loss, these proactive steps can lead to a fuller life.
Stuff We Love-Winter 2013
A roundup of the latest, must-have finds for hair, skin, health, beauty and more. These products are worth every cent.
Clear the Air
Black folks--even those who don’t light up--are exposed to more secondhand smoke than other groups. Here’s why.
Like This Message:
Facebook might be a good friend of HIV prevention.
Bioethical Considerations
More than 60 years after her death, Henrietta Lacks is recognized by scientists as an unwitting hero in HIV research.
Inhaling Your Cocktail
The buzz about the dangerous ’smoking alcohol’ trend
Help Wanted
What happens when ill or aged parents need care?
Sound Bites
If you knock out a tooth, can it be saved? Yes, but you have to act fast.
Connect the Dots
Is the food on our plates linked to the pimples on our face?
Menu Options
Hepatitis C attacks your liver--and sometimes your diet.
No Pain, More Gain
When strength training, observe proper form and technique.
If the Shoe Fits
Only one person can decide if barefoot running is comfortable for you.
News for Loving Couples
Female heart attack patients want to know how much sex their tickers can take--but many are afraid to ask their cardiologists.
Ask Your Family Doctor-Winter 2013
Rachael L. Ross, MD, PhD, a.k.a. Dr. Rachael answers your questions.
Suddenly Single
After 20 years of marriage, one Atlanta woman lost her soul mate to divorce but finally found herself again.
The Expert Says-Winter 2013
There’s a difference between being lonely and being alone.
Feeling Lonely?
Sometimes a long, hard look at how you?re living is what you need to get reconnected to others and the world at large.
