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Making an Informed Decision
by WiredBerries Editors
Breast augmentation continues to increase in popularity, despite safety concerns. To make an informed decision, women need to be aware of their options and the associated risks. There are two...READ MORE  |  COMMENTS (1)

The Scent of Relaxation
by WiredBerries Editors
For centuries, scent has been used as a way to influence well-being and state of mind. I love the idea of using scent to invigorate and relax, induce sleep or...READ MORE

Funny-Looking Moles
by WiredBerries Editors
Trust yourself when you find a mole or skin discoloration that just looks "odd" or "different" and get it checked by your dermatologist. According to researchers at the Memorial Sloan-Kettering...READ MORE  |  COMMENTS (2)

Get Funky for Your Health
by WiredBerries Editors
Spend a lot of time dancing around your living room alone? Good for you - literally! Mayo Clinic researchers reported that dancing helps to:...READ MORE

Go to Bed!
by WiredBerries Editors
Before the invention of the lightbulb, the average American slept between 9 and 10 hours per night! These days, the average hovers around 7 hours of zzzzs, and those are...READ MORE

Early Detection of Alzheimer's
by WiredBerries Editors
If detected early, patients can take medications to delay the onset of Alzheimer's. Thus, it is crucial to catch this devastating disease early to maintain a patient's quality of life...READ MORE

The Health Benefits of Soy
by WiredBerries Editors
Many people are including soy foods in their diets because of the reputed health benefits. The Physician's Committee for Responsible Medicine offers the following findings:...READ MORE

Relax While You Fly?
by WiredBerries Editors
Air travel has become a headache to endure on the way to your destination. Rather than just survive, why not make the trip an opportunity for forced relaxation? Don't focus...READ MORE

Searching for Solutions
by WiredBerries Editors
Have you heard of Google.org? The philanthropic venture from Google, in the company's own words, "aspires to use the power of information and technology to address the global challenges of...READ MORE  |  COMMENTS (1)

Walk Tall
by WiredBerries Editors
Good posture is not just about looking good. It also affects your health. Standing with a strong back and your shoulders straight enables proper lung function and digestion. In addition,...READ MORE

Take Yourself on a Date
by WiredBerries Editors
In the hustle, bustle, and chaos that is our lives these days, it's too easy to lose connection with ourselves. Taking time out to just be with yourself sounds corny,...READ MORE

United States Ranks Lowest in Preventable Deaths
by WiredBerries Editors
According to the journal Health Affairs, the United Sates ranked worst in preventable deaths due to treatable conditions out of 19 industrialized nations. According to researchers Ellen Nolte and Martin...READ MORE

A Tasty Outrage: Healthy Is Becoming Less Affordable
by WiredBerries Editors
The price of fruits and vegetables is climbing faster than inflation, while junk food is actually becoming cheaper, the findings of a new study suggest. The University of Washington found...READ MORE

Live Longer by Making Small Changes
by WiredBerries Editors
Apparently living longer - and better - isn't all that difficult. In a British study published in the journal PLoS Medicine, people with the following four healthy lifestyle behaviors live...READ MORE

Can a Nasal Spray Replace Sleep?
by WiredBerries Editors
Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) scientists have found a drug that eliminates sleepiness with a nasal spray of a key brain hormone. The spray has worked well in lab...READ MORE  |  COMMENTS (1)

The Fine Art of Buying Someone a Drink
by WiredBerries Editors
Flirting at the local bar can be a frightening or fun experience, but usually it's a bit of both. These days it can be either the man or woman who...READ MORE

Are There Really 'Continents' of Floating Garbage?
by WiredBerries Editors
Stories have started surfacing and many have wondered if the rumors are true: Are there really 'continents' or massive floating garbage patches residing in the pacific ocean? Apparently, the rumors...READ MORE

Happiness Is Literally Good for Your Health
by WiredBerries Editors
If only doctors could prescribe happiness, that would be some powerful medicine. New research suggests that a happy heart is a healthier one as well. A recent study of nearly...READ MORE

How to Live a "Spa-like" Life
by WiredBerries Editors
Who better than spa owners know how to create a relaxing experience? According to them, you can bring the spa home with you with some simple tips on how to...READ MORE

Can Herbs Heal?
by WiredBerries Editors
"Herbs and other natural remedies can be as effective as traditional treatments, often without the same negative side effects," says Roberta Lee, MD, medical director of the Continuum Center for...READ MORE

Why You Should ALWAYS Floss Your Teeth
by WiredBerries Editors
First of all, you should floss for an obvious reason--it's just plain gross not too. You can always tell when someone doesn't floss regularly, and it's not pretty. But there's...READ MORE

How to Live to Be 100 (and Not Wish You Were Dead)
by WiredBerries Editors
Aside from the obvious things like good diet and exercise, being hip and connected may lead to a longer life as well. Evercare, a company that specializes in coordinating care...READ MORE

Have a New Year's Resolution to Lose? Read This!
by WiredBerries Editors
Every year millions of people embark on a new diet as part of their New Year's resolutions. In fact, a 2005 study conducted by a popular weight loss franchise found...READ MORE