Fitness & Nutrition

Think you need to pound the pavement in order to obtain the benefits of exercise? Studies show yoga may be just as good as aerobics when it comes to maintaining ...

One reason fruits and vegetables are so good for us is that they contain antioxidant compounds that combat the oxidant ...

Peanut and tree nut anaphylaxis in children spikes at Halloween and Easter, research on holidays and allergies finds. ...

A solar term is a period of about two weeks and is based on the sun’s position in ...

Do you feel a little different when the temperature drops? Do the layers of clothing and shorter days ...

It’s well known that carrying extra fat around your waist can be harmful to your health, bringing greater ...

One of the most pressing health issues facing aging folks is falling. Falling can increase the chance of ...

I recently wrote about the remarkable book "Genius Food," which gave me a whole new perspective on our ...

How do you keep your veins healthy? If you’ve never really thought about it, don’t worry—you’re not alone. ...

Phones and laptops have become our constant companions. They provide convenience, communication, and a constant source of entertainment. ...

Watching another person experience diabetes influences Type 2 diabetics’ self-management of blood sugar levels, according to a new ...

Some factors of the American obesity epidemic are obvious. We lead sedentary lives with an abundance of tantalizing ...

For millennia, Chinese people have relied on natural foods to strengthen immunity. This becomes especially necessary during the ...

It’s a well-known fact that drinking too much alcohol can have a serious impact on your health, including ...

I don’t know about you, but during this COVID-19 pandemic, one of the few things that has kept ...

Over-the-counter medications don’t always offer the pain relief they promise. But there are some near-guarantees: If you take ...

Hundreds of millions of people of all ages worldwide live with two or more chronic conditions—commonly defined as multimorbidity. Those living ...

Humans (and our ancestors) have been processing food for at least 1.8 million years. Roasting, drying, grinding, and other ...

Thank goodness we never forget how to ride a bike. Besides being convenient and environmentally friendly, cycling is ...

Food and eating aren't the same when you have diabetes. If you're living with Type 1, Type 2, or ...

A new study shows that an unassuming spice may be an efficient way to safely boost strength, endurance, ...

While many of us may remember skipping as something we did as children, the pastime has regained popularity ...

It’s one of the great ironies of the modern age: We’re a culture obsessed with staying slim, yet ...

Do you ever feel like you need to breathe deeper than you've ever breathed before? Modern life's daily ...

The use of plants to influence mood and cognition goes back centuries and includes chewing ginkgo, ginseng, coca ...

Last month's massive recall of California peaches because of a salmonella outbreak was unfortunate, but don’t let that ...

Thinking about skipping your workout because of a flat mood? If you're upset, depressed, or anxious, a recent ...