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(NU) - While awareness is growing, heart disease is still seen by many as primarily a man’s disease. Yet heart disease remains the No. 1 killer of women. According to the Web site www.hearthealthywomen.org, approximately 356,000 women in America died from heart disease in 2002, compared to 42,000 from breast cancer that same year. From…

(NU) - While many factors can affect the immune system from poor diet to lack of sleep to stress — most people start with better nutrition in their efforts to avoid illness. The immune system has cellular and chemical components that work in harmony to rid the body of free radicals that are harmful to…

(NU) - Today’s consumers are taking a proactive approach to their health, partnering with physicians to take their physical performance to peak levels. So it should come as no surprise that such take-charge consumers are looking for an edge, whether it is using expertly built exercise equipment, choosing fresh foods over refined products or selecting…

(NU) - Feeling fatigued? You have lots of company. Health experts say one in four Americans complains of being tired all the time. One way to combat fatigue is to strengthen your immune system. The immune system functions to maintain a healthy balance in the body, producing proteins and antibodies that help control the growth…