Feb 28, 2013 11:54AM
About one in three American kids and teens is overweight or obese today, nearly triple the rate in 1963. Learn why and how to combat this alarming trend.
Jan 31, 2013 12:03PM
The gentle awareness practice can identify and correct unconscious negative physical habits related to posture and movement, breathing and tension.
Bag the guesswork of grocery shopping—let the American Heart Association Heart-Check mark guide you to healthy foods.
Excessive dietary salt burdens the kidneys, increases the risk of hypertension and, per recent studies, may deplete vital calcium.
February is Heart Health Month, and it’s okay to turn up the heat—at least in the kitchen. Scientists confirm that chili peppers can benefit the heart in several ways.
New research offers fresh evidence that mindfulness meditation reduces negative thoughts about being alone in older adults and also improves their physical health.
According to a new study, reading may help reduce the risk of depression in teens.
Consumers do not need to buy overpriced, sugary sports drinks in order to replenish carbohydrates and electrolytes during or after exerci...
Dec 27, 2012 01:47PM
Foods fried in the wrong type of oil can be worrisome—the heated oil generates toxic chemicals previously linked to certain cancers and neurodegenerative diseases.
According to a new study, seniors that integrate strength and balance training into everyday activities experience nearly one-third fewer falls.
