Real Health Fall 2014
Real Health Fall 2014
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
Loser Wins All
The Biggest Loser coach Dolvett Quince talks with RH about motivating people to overcome their physical challenges, lose weight and get fit.
Inside the Issue
Weigh to Go!
Dolvett Quince tells how to drop the pounds in 3-1-2-1.
Gut Instinct
Jennifer Esposito knew something was wrong with her, but it took almost 20 years to find the cause of her declining health and mysterious symp...
Digest These Differences
Celiac disease and gluten sensitivity are not the same thing.
Going Gluten Free
Before you hop on the gluten-free bandwagon, you must understand one key point: This special diet isn’t designed for everyone.
We’ve Got You Covered
Want to grow longer tresses? Popular wisdom says protective hairstyles are the way to go--but some claim they may do more harm than good.
Mo’ Choices
Ditch the protective styles and grow longer tresses with these popular low-maintenance looks.
Stuff We Love
A roundup of the latest, must-have finds for hair, skin, health, beauty and more. These products are worth every cent.
Editor’s Letter-Fall 2014
A study followed men and women older than 90 to determine what variables led to a long life and how we can boost our chances of sticking aroun...
What’s Up With the Weather?
Most scientists agree that global warming drives climate change and that it affects not only the environment and economics, but also our physi...
Gender Matters
Meds can affect each of the sexes differently.
How Low Should You Go?
New blood pressure goals raise questions, especially for men.
A Double Whammy
Hep C raises your risk of type 2 diabetes, and diabetes can worsen hepatitis.
Don’t Believe the Hype
When claims of HIV cures grab headlines, it’s okay to be skeptical.
Down These Mean Streets
Why some favor targeted HIV prevention in specific areas
Kettlebell Basics
How to get fit with these heavy-metal alternatives to free weights
Remember to Exercise!
Staying active may lower the risk of Alzheimer’s
Not in the Mood?
These types of meds can kill your sex life.
Ask Doctor Dee
Dorothy Horton, PsyD, answers your questions.
Unnecessary Ingredients
Say what? A blogger got companies to stop putting azodicarbonamide in their food.
Fueling Up
Energy drinks surge in popularity. Is that a concern?
Pass On the Salt
Here’s one easy way to cut back on sodium.
Okay, So You Messed Up Big Time
Now’s the hard part: Make amends and forgive yourself.
The Expert Says
Some ways we forgive ourselves are much healthier than others, says researcher Juliana Breines, PhD.
Three Hard Words
How one man finally said “I forgive you” to himself.
