Real Health Summer 2009
Real Health Summer 2009
In every issue of Real Health, you’ll find the hottest topics of interest to our readers along with cutting-edge health information.
Features
On Borrowed Time
Unaware he had a rare kidney disorder, NBA legend Alonzo Mourning kept up the killer pace of an elite athlete.
Inside the Issue
Flexin’
Alonzo Mourning loves kids. They respond to him. The retired NBA champ talks about one such kid, Zach, in his book Resilience: Faith, Focus,...
Ink Erasures
What happens when you want to say bye-bye to body art?
Tea: Not Just for Drinking
Learn how to use these healing herbs for cooking too!
At A Loss
Stranded: How many hairs did you lose today?
Editor’s Letter-Summer 2009
A time to renew
Value Menu
Stay healthy, even when the economy is sick.
Wanted: Better Community Health Care
U.S. prisoners are 55 percent more likely to have diabetes and twice as likely to have HIV as people outside.
Make That Doctor’s Visit Count
How to get the most from your appointment
HIV News Stat
People living with HIV must take meds regularly to suppress the virus.
A Shot—or Not?
The CDC advises that children be vaccinated against a variety of common harmful diseases.
Puff Puff, Bye-Bye
Is it time to butt out for good?
Get Your Game On!
Video games have always gotten a bad rap.
Night, Night
Not enough sleep in childhood can lead to weight gain.
Alternating Currents
The lowdown on interval training and how to get going.
Not a Meat Eater?
We’ve got a beef with vegetarians.
Shroomin’
Lose weight by eating good ol’ fungi.
By the Sea
The benefits of a Mediterranean-style diet.
(Condom) Size Can Matter
The bad news? A recent study found that men with larger and smaller penises were more likely to complain about condom size and comfort—...
Supersized?
Reducing penis enlargement myths, inch by inch.
Ask the Sexpert-Summer 2009
Sexologist Rachael L. Ross, MD, PhD, a.k.a. Dr. Rachael answers your questions.
