5 Health "Rules" You Can Break (and Not Feel That Bad About)

An apple a day keeps the doctor away, right? Ah heck--sometimes apples just don't sound as good as chocolate! With me there? Under the category of "rigidity never did anyone any good," I've got a list of health "rules" you can go ahead and break now and then--without freaking out or putting yourself on probation. Your get-out-of-jail-free cards, after the jump ...

Rule #1: Thou shalt eat 5 fruits and veggies a day. Important stuff, for sure. But if you slack one day, and only eat three--don't sweat it. Seriously. Make it up the next day, and remember this easy way to sneak in a fruit or veggie: juice.

5 Hair Loss Prevention Tips

Hair loss affects millions of Americans each year. But there are some things you can do to prevent hair loss and start the process of strengthening your hair.

For some, hair loss is a temporary condition while for others, it is inevitable. In some cases, it can be a sign that you are suffering from things like stress, hormonal imbalance or infection. Although hair loss is more common in men than in women, it does not mean that hair loss prevention methods will be any different. Here are some helpful hair loss prevention tips that you should follow in order to enjoy healthy hair.

Hair Loss Prevention Tip #1: Avoid Stress

5 Gutsy Things to Bug Your Boss About for a Healthier Workplace

Many of us spend so much of our lives in offices (many more in cubicles), so my theory has always been: Why not make those hours/days/years as healthy and happy as they can be? It starts with you, though. Here are some gutsy things to ask your boss for, in the name of health and wellness...

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I know, the economy isn't so hot, and maybe your company is trying to cut costs. But, happier and healthier employees = more productive employees, right? In that vein, here are five things to hit your boss up for today (or whenever you get your courage up):

1. Fruit! I told you about The Fruit Guys a few months ago. It's a fresh fruit delivery service that ships boxes of high-quality, perfectly ripe fruit to thousands of small and large business (and homes, too) across the country. According to their Web site, "the company was founded on the premise that bringing healthy brain food to the office can boost productivity, improve wellness and help companies improve their bottom lines." Cool! See if you can get your boss to stock the break room with fruit.

Sexual Dysfunction in Men and Women - Causes and Treatments

Sexual dysfunction is characterized by the difficulty experienced by a couple or an individual during any stage of sexual activity such as orgasm, desire or arousal. Both, men and women can suffer from it. While men experience disorders such as erectile dysfunction and premature ejaculation, females suffer from female sexual dysfunction.

Reasons for decline in sexual performance

Many factors are responsible for causing sexual dysfunction. These causes can be divided into two; emotional and physical causes.

Emotional factors such as relationship problems, lack of proper communication and guilt may cause sexual dysfunction. People who suffer from anxiety disorders are more likely to become victims of sexual problems. Physical factors such as use of certain medications and therapeutic drugs, alcohol and drug abuse, hormonal changes and pregnancy may lead to decline in sexual activity. Women may suffer from postpartum, menopause, and premenstrual syndrome, which lead to sexual problems. An injury to the spinal cord or nerve damage are also contributing factors. Chronic health conditions such as diabetes, neuropathy, tumours and multiple sclerosis are also known to cause sexual problems.

Diet For Heartburn

What is heartburn? How is it related to gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and hiatal hernia? What type of diet is best for heartburn and associated digestive disorders? Linda Smyth, an experienced dietitian and nutritional consultant outlines the issues and provides some answers.

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Heartburn is a common digestive complaint which affects an estimated 15 million Americans every day, and 60 million once a month. Relief of mild heartburn is typically achieved through diet and lifestyle changes, although medication (eg. antacids) is usually necessary if the heartburn is caused by gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).