Know the symptoms of rosacea, what to look for and treatment options. By Louis Neipris, M.D., Staff Writer, myOptumHealth Share What is this? Buzz Digg Facebook More... EMAIL PRINT RSS   Related Articles Face Facts: Tips for Managing Rosacea EMAIL PRINT RSS You've always longed for that healthy rosy glow, but this isn't what you had in mind. Rosacea is a chronic skin condition that affects adults. It causes flushing and the appeara... Read Full Story

Racquetball and squash offer high-intensity workouts for the whole body. Played indoors, they are ideal sports for those too-hot or too-cold months. By Barbara Kunz, Ph.D., Staff Writer, myOptumHealth Share What is this? Buzz Digg Facebook More... EMAIL PRINT RSS   Related Articles Indoor Winter Workouts Short Workouts Can Be Good for Your Heart Looking for a Low-Impact Workout? Try an Elliptical Machine Tennis Anyone? Sports Drink... Read Full Story

Men plus midlife doesn't have to equal a crisis. Learn how to keep yourself in the right mindframe so you can stay happy at every age. By Laurie Sammeth, Contributing Writer, myOptumHealth Share What is this? Buzz Digg Facebook More... EMAIL PRINT RSS   Related Articles Men's Health Is Often Women's Work The Male Version of Menopause Happily Ever After: 8 Keys to a Successful Marriage Happiness Is Ageless They're Not Kids Anymore: ... Read Full Story

Age-related protein changes offer clues to treatment advances, study finds By -- Robert Preidt Share What is this? Buzz Digg Facebook More... EMAIL PRINT RSS   MONDAY, Nov. 23 (HealthDay News) -- The protein content of saliva changes as people age, and better understanding of these changes may help lead to a simple test to diagnose and treat age-related diseases, researchers suggest. Human saliva contains numerous proteins that play a role in digestion, fightin... Read Full Story

Expert says findings support link between mental and physical health By -- Randy Dotinga Share What is this? Buzz Digg Facebook More... EMAIL PRINT RSS   MONDAY, Nov. 23 (HealthDay News) -- Being depressed might take as many years off your life as smoking does, a new study suggests. However, a combination of depression and anxiety appears to be better for longevity than just depression. Researchers came to their conclusions after analyzing death records and a s... Read Full Story

Almost 20 percent get infected within one year of starting to have sex, CDC report says Share What is this? Buzz Digg Facebook More... EMAIL PRINT RSS   MONDAY, Nov. 23 (HealthDay News) -- As many as one in four U.S. teenage girls have had a sexually transmitted disease (STD), many infected soon after their first sexual encounter, a new government report shows. "The high burden of STDs among teen girls reminds us that we can't ignore this," said study author Dr... Read Full Story

Variation can cause donated cells to attack recipient's tissue, study finds By -- Randy Dotinga Share What is this? Buzz Digg Facebook More... EMAIL PRINT RSS   SUNDAY, Nov. 22 (HealthDay News) -- Researchers are reporting that a genetic variation -- a missing gene -- boosts the risk that someone who's had a bone-marrow transplant will develop a complication called graft-versus-host disease. The immune system-related complication occurs after surgery when the ... Read Full Story

Planning ahead can help keep eating under control, expert says By -- Robert Preidt Share What is this? Buzz Digg Facebook More... EMAIL PRINT RSS   SUNDAY, Nov. 22 (HealthDay News) -- The holiday season means you'll be faced with a seemingly endless buffet of food temptation. While some people simply give in and eat too much, others deny themselves any holiday treats. But there are ways to navigate between overindulgence and deprivation, according to Julie Redf... Read Full Story

Not being well-rested can be dangerous for those whose jobs require quick reactions, researchers say By -- Robert Preidt Share What is this? Buzz Digg Facebook More... EMAIL PRINT RSS   SATURDAY, Nov. 21 (HealthDay News) -- Sleep-deprived people may put themselves and others at risk when they need to make split-second decisions, U.S. researchers have found. The study, which included 49 U.S. military cadets, looked at how sleep deprivation affected information-i... Read Full Story

Type of flooring, greater heights increase potential for trauma, study finds By -- Robert Preidt Share What is this? Buzz Digg Facebook More... EMAIL PRINT RSS   SATURDAY, Nov. 21 (HealthDay News) -- Anyone who has witnessed a modern cheerleading competition will not be surprised to learn that a new study has found that stunts cause 60 percent of cheerleading injuries in the United States. The analysis of data from 2006 and 2007 also revealed that 96 percent of... Read Full Story