Real Health Winter 2018
Real Health Winter 2018
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
Vital Calculations
Music mogul Damon Dash found wellness after finally getting his type 1 diabetes under control.
Choose the Right Stuff
Experts say fueling up with healthy fats can help folks pare off the pounds.
Tailored To Fit
A doctor and breast cancer survivor works with the All of Us Research Program, which aims to customize medical treatment for individuals.
Stuff We Love – Winter 2018
A roundup of the latest must-have finds for hair, skin, health, beauty and more. These products are worth every cent.
Editor’s Letter
The Heredity Factor
Knowing your family’s history of disease can help you determine whether to get genetic tests for hereditary conditions.
Health News
Aging Concerns
Can loads more research dollars stop Alzheimer’s disease by 2025?
Unlawful Acts
State legislation that criminalizes people living with HIV drives stigma.
A Way to Pay for PrEP
Pre-exposure prophylaxis for those who have no health insurance
Toxic Fumes
Vaporized chemical flavoring agents in electronic cigarettes raise concerns.
Nonsmoking Cancer Risks
Up to 20 percent of those who die of lung cancer have never puffed on cigarettes.
Detecting Hepatitis
New technology and innovative approaches may speed diagnosis of this liver virus.
Sexual Health Support
Did you know there’s a preventive vaccine for the world’s most common STI?
What constitutes sexual addiction versus having a high libido?
Dorothy Horton, PsyD, answers your questions in her latest Ask Doctor Dee column.
The Exercise Prescription
Engage in physical activity daily.
Surviving Cancer
Is it safe for patients to exercise during therapy?
Well Preserved: The Future of Fresh Is Here
Researchers study new ways of keeping foods safe to eat.
Creepy Crawler Hash
Eating insects might help improve gastrointestinal health.
Exotic Fruits
Forget apples and oranges; reach for produce from faraway lands instead.
Thoughts
No More Pity Parties
How to steer clear of the victim mentality
Control Your Life
From poor me to empowered woman
The Experts Say – Winter 2018
These actions can help you resist the urge to feel powerless and victimized by circumstances:
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