August 2010

Rough Up Your Diet
Fit More Fiber Into Your Day

Cartoon of anthropomorphized fruit, vegetables, bread, nuts and seeds.

You’ve probably heard that fiber can help with digestion. Some studies suggest that high-fiber diets might have other benefits. But if you’re like many Americans, you don’t get enough of it. Read more about fiber.

 

 

Itchy, Scaly Skin?
Living With Psoriasis

Cartoon of a man noticing a scaly patch on his elbow.

The thick, red, scaly skin of psoriasis can be not only painful but also embarrassing. You may have it or know someone who does. Read more about this uncomfortable illness.

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