Advantages & Disadvantages of Acupuncture

In the United States, acupuncture is an integral part of complementary and alternative medicine, incorporating techniques from Chinese, Japanese and Korean traditions. Some Westerners are skeptical of the practice, while others swear by it, reporting a plethora of beneficial effects.

Read more →
Bowl with cottage cheese and strawberries

Types of Cottage Cheese Milk Fat

The USDA classifies cottage cheese into three varieties, based on the amount of milk fat: regular cottage cheese, lowfat or reduced fat cottage cheese and nonfat or dry curd cottage cheese.

Read more →

Running in Cold Weather & Lung Damage

In the wintertime, runners in northern climates must decide whether to continue exercising outdoors or move inside to a treadmill. Running in chilly temperatures won’t cause permanent lung damage and is -- for most people -- a safe and effective workout.

Read more →