Eating Nuts May Help Manage Weight
Nuts may be higher in calories and fat than many foods, but they are packed with good nutrition.
Yoga Offers Something for Everyone
Don’t feel like pounding out miles on the treadmill? Give yoga a try. Anyone at any age or fitness level can do it.
Stay Healthy in Each Decade of Life
Our health and fitness needs change as we go through life. Here’s what you need to know for each decade.
Few Still Following Resolutions
Most people have already given up on the resolutions they started at the beginning of the month.
Improve Heart Health by Cooking at Home
The American Heart Association has developed a program to help people learn how to cook heart healthy meals at home.
Obestiy and Low Vitamin D May Worsen Back Pain
Up to 80 percent of people will experience back pain at some point. Fortunately, there are things you can do to improve the health of your back.
Statins May Raise Diabetes Risk
Statin drugs are widely used to lower cholesterol but they may increase the risk of type 2 diabetes.
Free Diet and Fitness Apps
Smart phone and tablet apps can help keep track of your nutrition and fitness goals. Here are some free ones you can download.
List of Best Diets for 2012
US News and World Report has ranked the top 25 diet plans. See where your diet landed on the list.
Lose Weight, Stay Satisfied
A new book offers up advice on how you can drop pounds successfully while feeling satisfied and avoiding hunger.
Exercise Boosts School Performance
Exercise increases the amount of oxygen levels in the brain. As a result, children who get more physical activity tend to do better in school.
Teen Dieting Can Lead to Future Weight Gain
Teens who follow fad diets are more likely to put on weight when they are in their 20s.
Stay Healthy, Satisfy Cravings
You can satisfy cravings all while choosing foods that are actually good for you.
Missing a Nap Makes for an Anxious Toddler
Toddlers need their naps. When they skip a nap it’s like pulling an all-nighter for an adult.
Sticking to New Year’s Fitness Resolutions
Sticking to resolutions is hard. Here are some tips to increase your chances that you’ll still be following them come spring.
Weight Loss Success Requires More than Just Calorie Counting
Successful diet plans incorporate more than just calorie counting. They also should include a plan for physical activity and behavior modification.
Is the Mother-Toddler Relationship Tied to Obesity?
Blame mom for another issue? Maybe. A poor mother-toddler relationship may increase the risk of teen obesity.
High Fat Diet May Damage Brain
After eating a high fat diet, there is evidence that the brain can suffer from serious inflammation and structural damage.