10 ways to stay sharp

Alzheimer’s isn’t inevitable. Many experts now believe you can prevent or at least delay dementia — even if you have a genetic predisposition. Reducing Alzheimer’s risk factors like obesity, diabetes, smoking and low physical activity by just 25 per cent could prevent up to half a million cases of the disease in the United States, according to a recent analysis from the University of California ...

Top 9 Heart Healthy Foods

The single most important step you can take for heart health starts with what you put on your plate.

Nothing beats knowing how to plant beets

In the past few years, I have been having trouble planting beets correctly. Two years ago, they were too crowded, and thinning took forever. Last year, I spaced the seeds much farther apart (two to three inches). There were a few empty spots, but the beets still grew thick, just like weeds. Some did not germinate, and that left holes in the planting area. How do I prevent this?

Home remedies: Finding cures in your cabinets

We spend billions every year on over-the-counter health remedies, but, in some cases, there's no need to shell out a lot of money to find relief. All you need to do is check your cupboards.

Man reasons to have a cup of tea

What is it about a cup of hot tea that is so...soothing? I happen to think it's the warmth that emanates from pretty tea cups. But scientists credit a host of naturally-occurring compounds in tea with beneficial health effects.