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Racket Sports: Tops in Training
Playing tennis or racquetball is a fun way to boost the intensity of your fitness program, as well as improve your balance, strength, and agility.
Raising Kids with Self-Esteem
Research shows that adolescents who grow up with high self-esteem are far less likely to abuse drugs or drink, compared with children who grow up without much sense of self-worth.
Reading to Kids Helps Their Development
Research shows that reading regularly to young children, especially those between ages 6 months and 5 years, is central to their overall growth and development.
Ready, Set, Run!
It may not be as trendy as Pilates or power yoga, but running still delivers a great fat-burning, stress-reducing aerobic workout. Here's how to get started.
Recipe for Health: Corn Chowder
Using low-fat milk instead of cream lowers the saturated fat content in this hearty dish.
Recipe for Health: Southwestern Burgers
These tasty, low-fat burgers use extra-lean ground beef combined with mashed black beans to reduce fat content and make moist, flavorful patties. The jalapeño pepper, cumin, and cilantro add a kick.
Recipe: Crunchy Pumpkin Pie
This pie uses only a small amount of oil in the crust and skim milk in the filling to make it heart-healthy. For the Pie Crust:1 cup quick-cooking oats1/4 cup whole-wheat flour1/4 cup ground almonds2 tbsp. brown sugar1/4 tsp. salt3 tbsp. vegetable oil1 tbsp.
Recognizing Domestic Violence
Domestic violence, or intimate partner violence, is when someone you're in a romantic relationship with tries to control you through fear and threats. Read on for detailed information.
Recognizing Emotional Abuse
Physical violence is just one form of domestic abuse. Emotional abuse can affect you in serious ways as well. Read on to learn more.
Recognizing Gynecologic Problems
Vaginal bleeding and discharge are a normal part of your menstrual cycle. If you notice anything different or unusual, talk with your health care provider.
Reducing Your Health Risks with Vaccines
Vaccines are one of the best ways to reduce your risk of illness.
Rehabilitation After Traumatic Brain Injury
Rehabilitation is an important part of recovery after a traumatic brain injury. It may include physical, occupational, and speech therapy as well as mental healthcare and social support.
Rehabilitation for Stroke
A helpful guide to understanding stroke rehab programs.
Relaxation Techniques That Really Work
To keep stress at a minimum and reduce its effects on your life, you need to find and practice healthy ways to manage it.
Rheumatoid Arthritis: Medicines
Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disorder, which means your immune system attacks your body—in this case, your joints. Learn more about medicines to treat this condition.
Risks to Pregnancy
Detailed information on the most common risks to pregnancy, including information on alcohol and pregnancy, smoking and pregnancy, drugs and pregnancy, medications during pregnancy, and pre-existing conditions and pregnancy
Roasted Vegetables
Roast carrots, turnips, squash, and garlic for about an hour, stirring once or twice.
Roasted Winter Squash Soup
A creamy, flavorful soup that's great for winter months.
Roulade of Turkey with Asparagus
Liven up turkey with this tasty dish.
Rubella (German Measles)
Rubella is sometimes called German measles. It is a viral infection. It usually causes a mild illness in children. Adults have a slightly more severe illness.
Rumination Syndrome
Rumination syndrome causes an automatic regurgitation of recently eaten food. Here's what you need to know about this disorder.