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Most Americans say no to smoking in their homes, cars
Most Americans say no to smoking in their homes, cars
Drop by for a visit or share the drive -- but please, no smoking.More >>
Drop by for a visit or share the drive -- but please, no smoking.More >>
Materials in some household products tied to lung damage
Materials in some household products tied to lung damage
Ihaling ultrafine particles from so-called "nanomaterials" can cause lung inflammation and damage, a team of U.S. scientists says.More >>
Ihaling ultrafine particles from so-called "nanomaterials" can cause lung inflammation and damage, a team of U.S. scientists says.More >>
Rich 'cougar,' 'sugar daddy' stereotypes might not mirror reality
Rich 'cougar,' 'sugar daddy' stereotypes might not mirror reality
The notion of wealthy "sugar daddies" with young, pretty wives and well-heeled "cougar" women with handsome, young husbands may be more fiction than fact, new research suggests.More >>
The notion of wealthy "sugar daddies" with young, pretty wives and well-heeled "cougar" women with handsome, young husbands may be more fiction than fact, new research suggests.More >>
Obesity crisis may be fueling big jump in sleep apnea cases
Obesity crisis may be fueling big jump in sleep apnea cases
The widening American waistline may be feeding an epidemic of sleep apnea, potentially robbing millions of people of a good night's rest, a new study suggests.More >>
The widening American waistline may be feeding an epidemic of sleep apnea, potentially robbing millions of people of a good night's rest, a new study suggests.More >>
Everyday noise levels may affect the heart
Everyday noise levels may affect the heart
Even the minor noise that fills everyday life, from the ring of a cell phone to the conversation that follows, may have short-term effects on heart function, a small new study suggests.More >>
Even the minor noise that fills everyday life, from the ring of a cell phone to the conversation that follows, may have short-term effects on heart function, a small new study suggests.More >>
Fast food hasn't gotten much healthier
Fast food hasn't gotten much healthier
Next time you have a craving for fast food, don't kid yourself that choices today are much healthier, a new study says.More >>
Next time you have a craving for fast food, don't kid yourself that choices today are much healthier, a new study says.More >>
Money motivates weight loss -- one step at a time
Money motivates weight loss -- one step at a time
When a health insurer told obese people they could either pay 20 percent more for coverage or start exercising, most of them decided to get active, according to a new study.More >>
When a health insurer told obese people they could either pay 20 percent more for coverage or start exercising, most of them decided to get active, according to a new study.More >>
Omega-3s no help against age-linked eye trouble
Omega-3s no help against age-linked eye trouble
Adding omega-3 fatty acids and other nutrients to standard antioxidant vitamins doesn't give older people any added protection against a leading cause of blindness, a new study finds.More >>
Adding omega-3 fatty acids and other nutrients to standard antioxidant vitamins doesn't give older people any added protection against a leading cause of blindness, a new study finds.More >>
Only 1 in 5 Americans gets enough exercise
Only 1 in 5 Americans gets enough exercise
Most Americans are falling short when it comes to exercise, a new government report shows.More >>
Most Americans are falling short when it comes to exercise, a new government report shows.More >>
Lipsticks, glosses contain toxic metals
Lipsticks, glosses contain toxic metals
Lipsticks and lip glosses apparently give you more than colorful kissers, according to a new study by California scientists that contends the products contain toxic metals.More >>
Lipsticks and lip glosses apparently give you more than colorful kissers, according to a new study by California scientists that contends the products contain lead, cadmium, chromium, aluminum and five other toxic metals.More >>
White House to challenge ruling on unlimited access to 'morning-after' pill
White House to challenge ruling on unlimited access to 'morning-after' pill
The Obama administration announced late Wednesday that it would appeal a federal judge's order to eliminate any age restrictions on who can buy morning-after birth control pills without a prescription.More >>
The Obama administration announced late Wednesday that it would appeal a federal judge's order to eliminate any age restrictions on who can buy morning-after birth control pills without a prescription.More >>
ER visits tied to Ambien on the rise
ER visits tied to Ambien on the rise
There has been a dramatic increase in the number of emergency-room visits related to sleep medications such as Ambien, according to a new U.S. study.More >>
There has been a dramatic increase in the number of emergency-room visits related to sleep medications such as Ambien, according to a new U.S. study.More >>
FDA approves 'morning-after' pill without a prescription
FDA approves 'morning-after' pill without a prescription
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the over-the-counter sale of Plan B One-Step for use as emergency contraception by girls and women aged 15 and older.More >>
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the over-the-counter sale of Plan B One-Step for use as emergency contraception by girls and women aged 15 and older.More >>
Porn use has small effect on sexual behavior
Porn use has small effect on sexual behavior
It's easy to blame pornography for prompting young people to engage in risky sex, but a new study suggests that the use of sexually explicit material doesn't have a lot to do with sexual behavior.More >>
It's easy to blame pornography for prompting young people to engage in risky sex, but a new study suggests that the use of sexually explicit material doesn't have a lot to do with sexual behavior.More >>
Most Americans oppose soda, candy taxes
Most Americans oppose soda, candy taxes
Most U.S. adults aren't sweet on the idea of soda and candy taxes, and many doubt the bigger price tags would trim the national waistline.More >>
Most U.S. adults aren't sweet on the idea of soda and candy taxes, and many doubt the bigger price tags would trim the national waistline.More >>
'Clean your plate' orders from parents may backfire
'Clean your plate' orders from parents may backfire
New research suggests that up to two-thirds of parents still encourage teenagers to finish all the food on their plates, even if the teen is overweight.More >>
New research suggests that up to two-thirds of parents still encourage teenagers to finish all the food on their plates, even if the teen is overweight.More >>
Tackling diet, exercise together produces best results
Tackling diet, exercise together produces best results
If you're trying to get healthy, tackling both diet and exercise is better than trying to improve one lifestyle habit at a time, new research suggests.More >>
If you're trying to get healthy, tackling both diet and exercise is better than trying to improve one lifestyle habit at a time, new research suggests.More >>
Beer's taste may trigger urge to get drunk
Beer's taste may trigger urge to get drunk
Just as the smell of freshly brewed coffee may compel you to pour a steaming cup of java, a small taste of beer may activate part of your brain's reward system and trigger the urge for more, a new study suggests.More >>
Just as the smell of freshly brewed coffee may compel you to pour a steaming cup of java, a small taste of beer may activate part of your brain's reward system and trigger the urge for more, a new study suggests.More >>
Laser liposuction may zap fat without skin sag
Laser liposuction may zap fat without skin sag
Laser-assisted liposuction might provide an option for people who want stubborn pockets of fat removed but fear they'll be left with loose skin.More >>
Laser-assisted liposuction might provide an option for people who want stubborn pockets of fat removed but fear they'll be left with loose skin.More >>
Decisions, decisions: Work out or fix a meal?
Decisions, decisions: Work out or fix a meal?
Preparing meals can mean less time for exercise, according to a new study.More >>
Preparing meals can mean less time for exercise, according to a new study.More >>
Improve your memory during sleep
Improve your memory during sleep
Playing a certain type of sound stimulation during sleep might help improve your memory, a small new study suggests.More >>
Playing a certain type of sound stimulation during sleep might help improve your memory, a small new study suggests.More >>
Frequent eating in kids tied to less weight gain
Frequent eating in kids tied to less weight gain
In what may seem a surprising finding, kids in a new study who ate more often over the course of a day were less likely to be overweight than their peers who ate the traditional three squares.More >>
In what may seem a surprising finding, kids in a new study who ate more often over the course of a day were less likely to be overweight than their peers who ate the traditional three squares.More >>
Kids given big plates help themselves to more food
Kids given big plates help themselves to more food
Small kids who are given large plates and then allowed to serve themselves take more food and consume more calories, new research finds.More >>
Small kids who are given large plates and then allowed to serve themselves take more food and consume more calories, new research finds.More >>
Compound in red meat, energy drinks may have heart disease link
Compound in red meat, energy drinks may have heart disease link
A compound found in red meat and added as a supplement to popular energy drinks promotes hardening and clogging of the arteries, otherwise known as atherosclerosis, a new study suggests.More >>
A compound found in red meat and added as a supplement to popular energy drinks promotes hardening and clogging of the arteries, otherwise known as atherosclerosis, a new study suggests.More >>
Want to lose weight? Then run, don't walk
Want to lose weight? Then run, don't walk
Need to lose weight? Running will help more than walking, according to new research.More >>
Need to lose weight? Running will help more than walking, according to new research.More >>
When teens focus on TV, obesity risk rises
When teens focus on TV, obesity risk rises
It's not how much time teens spend watching TV but how intensely they watch that adds on the pounds, new research suggests.More >>
It's not how much time teens spend watching TV but how intensely they watch that adds on the pounds, new research suggests.More >>
Six instant ways to stress less and smile more
Six instant ways to stress less and smile more
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You can't completely eliminate stress from your life, but you can learn to deal with it in a healthy way.More >>
You can't completely eliminate stress from your life, but you can learn to deal with it in a healthy way.More >>
Less salt, more potassium equals millions of lives saved
Less salt, more potassium equals millions of lives saved
Reducing dietary salt intake and boosting levels of potassium would prevent millions of deaths from heart disease and stroke worldwide each year, according to three new studies.More >>
Reducing dietary salt intake and boosting levels of potassium would prevent millions of deaths from heart disease and stroke worldwide each year, according to three new studies.More >>
More US couples living together instead of marrying
More US couples living together instead of marrying
Many more American women are living with their partners rather than tying the knot, a new government survey finds.More >>
Many more American women are living with their partners rather than tying the knot, a new government survey finds.More >>
Lifestyle might curb loss of height that comes with age
Lifestyle might curb loss of height that comes with age
The lifestyle choices you make as an adult -- not just your health habits as a child -- influence how much height you lose as you age, researchers say.More >>
The lifestyle choices you make as an adult -- not just your health habits as a child -- influence how much height you lose as you age, researchers say.More >>
Kids of better-educated parents have healthier diets
Kids of better-educated parents have healthier diets
Children of highly educated parents have healthier diets, according to a new study.More >>
Children of highly educated parents have healthier diets, according to a new study.More >>
Get healthier with Pinterest
Get healthier with Pinterest
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Pinterest is more than a place to find cute fashion inspiration; it's also a powerful platform that promotes personal growth in all aspects of life.
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Pinterest is more than a place to find cute fashion inspiration; it's also a powerful platform that promotes personal growth in all aspects of life.More >>
Could fried food be healthy?
Could fried food be healthy?
Wish you could enjoy fried food, without feeling guilty? Go ahead! A recent Spanish study found it might not be all that bad for you after all.More >>
Wish you could enjoy fried food, without feeling guilty? Go ahead! A recent Spanish study found it might not be all that bad for you after all.More >>
Study shines light on harmless bacteria on fruits, veggies
Study shines light on harmless bacteria on fruits, veggies
The types of harmless bacteria on the surfaces of fresh fruits and vegetables vary according to the type of produce and farming practices, a new study reveals.More >>
The types of harmless bacteria on the surfaces of fresh fruits and vegetables vary according to the type of produce and farming practices, a new study reveals.More >>
Cutting out mealtime distractions may help manage weight
Cutting out mealtime distractions may help manage weight
Too much multitasking could make you overeat, a new study suggests. So if you're finding it hard to reach or maintain your ideal weight, slowing down and savoring your meal might help.More >>
Too much multitasking could make you overeat, a new study suggests. So if you're finding it hard to reach or maintain your ideal weight, slowing down and savoring your meal might help.More >>
'Bigorexics' want to boost their masculinity
'Bigorexics' want to boost their masculinity
Men obsessed with muscle-building lean toward traditional ideas of masculinity, while men fixated on being thin likely associate with more feminine stereotypes, according to new research.More >>
Men obsessed with muscle-building lean toward traditional ideas of masculinity, while men fixated on being thin likely associate with more feminine stereotypes, according to new research.More >>
Tofu-rich diet may help women with lung cancer live longer
Tofu-rich diet may help women with lung cancer live longer
Eating tofu and other soy foods may help women who develop lung cancer increase their odds of living longer.More >>
Eating tofu and other soy foods may help women who develop lung cancer increase their odds of living longer.More >>
Fit kids may dodge fractures in old age
Fit kids may dodge fractures in old age
Physically active children may be at lower risk for fractures when they grow older, according to a new study from Sweden.More >>
Physically active children may be at lower risk for fractures when they grow older, according to a new study from Sweden.More >>
Physically fit docs more likely to prescribe exercise
Physically fit docs more likely to prescribe exercise
If physicians think their own fitness is important, chances are they'll advise exercise for their patients too, a new study finds.More >>
If physicians think their own fitness is important, chances are they'll advise exercise for their patients too, a new study finds.More >>
Picky eating in youngsters might be largely caused by genes
Picky eating in youngsters might be largely caused by genes
If your young children are picky eaters, they may be able to blame it on their genes, according to a new study.More >>
If your young children are picky eaters, they may be able to blame it on their genes, according to a new study.More >>
Kick envy to the curb
Kick envy to the curb
Try these expert-tested tips to conquer feelings of envy once and for all.More >>
Try these expert-tested tips to conquer feelings of envy once and for all.
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Escaping your energy vampires
Escaping your energy vampires
Who hasn't hit a slump in the middle of the afternoon? Or kept slamming the snooze button when the alarm went off for work?More >>
Who hasn't hit a slump in the middle of the afternoon? Or kept slamming the snooze button when the alarm went off for work?More >>
Ranting on websites may just make you angrier
Ranting on websites may just make you angrier
It's so tempting. You read something on a website about a button-pushing issue that makes you mad and you've got to respond. Before you know it, you're verbally sparring with a stranger.More >>
It's so tempting. You read something on a website about a button-pushing issue that makes you mad and you've got to respond. Before you know it, you're verbally sparring with a stranger.More >>
How healthy is your county?
How healthy is your county?
Rates of premature death in counties across the United States are the lowest in 20 years, but people in the least healthy counties are more than twice as likely to die early as those in the healthiest counties,...More >>
Rates of premature death in counties across the United States are the lowest in 20 years, but people in the least healthy counties are more than twice as likely to die early as those in the healthiest counties.More >>
Switch to skim milk won't prevent toddler's obesity
Switch to skim milk won't prevent toddler's obesity
Drinking low-fat or skim milk does not prevent toddlers from gaining excess weight and is actually associated with overweight and obesity in preschool children, a new study finds.More >>
Drinking low-fat or skim milk does not prevent toddlers from gaining excess weight and is actually associated with overweight and obesity in preschool children, a new study finds.More >>
Vitamin D levels in pregnancy may not affect kids' bone health
Vitamin D levels in pregnancy may not affect kids' bone health
Women's vitamin D levels during pregnancy do not affect their children's bone health later in life, a new study shows.More >>
Women's vitamin D levels during pregnancy do not affect their children's bone health later in life, a new study shows.More >>
Expert tips for spring-cleaning your bathroom
Expert tips for spring-cleaning your bathroom
Although spring-cleaning may have become a thing of the past, germs haven't. More >>
Although spring-cleaning may have become a thing of the past, germs haven't.More >>
Energy bars: Nutritious meal replacement or sweet treat?
Energy bars: Nutritious meal replacement or sweet treat?
The promise of a convenient dose of "energy on the go" is appealing. Better yet when it comes in flavors like chocolate fudge, carrot cake and lemon zest.More >>
The promise of a convenient dose of "energy on the go" is appealing. Better yet when it comes in flavors like chocolate fudge, carrot cake and lemon zest.
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Vitamin D supplements tied to lower blood pressure in blacks
Vitamin D supplements tied to lower blood pressure in blacks
Black Americans who take vitamin D supplements may significantly lower their blood pressure, a new study suggests.More >>
Black Americans who take vitamin D supplements may significantly lower their blood pressure, a new study suggests.More >>
Sweet drinks tied to higher calorie consumption in kids
Sweet drinks tied to higher calorie consumption in kids
Children who drink sugar-sweetened beverages consume more calories than other children and the beverages are the main reason for that higher calorie intake, a new study reveals.More >>
Children who drink sugar-sweetened beverages consume more calories than other children and the beverages are the main reason for that higher calorie intake, a new study reveals.More >>
Millions still lack access to modern contraception
Millions still lack access to modern contraception
The number of women worldwide using modern contraceptive methods such as birth control pills is increasing, but an estimated 233 million women with partners may not have access to these methods in 2015, a new study...More >>
The number of women worldwide using modern contraceptive methods such as birth control pills is increasing, but an estimated 233 million women with partners may not have access to these methods in 2015, a new study suggests.More >>
Diabetes and heart disease: The ABCs of prevention
Diabetes and heart disease: The ABCs of prevention
When you have diabetes, keeping track of your blood sugar, blood pressure and cholesterol levels can help cut your risk of heart disease.More >>
When you have diabetes, keeping track of your blood sugar, blood pressure and cholesterol levels can help cut your risk of heart disease.More >>
When dads have postpartum depression
When dads have postpartum depression
Women aren't the only ones who can get postpartum depression. Learn why dads can also suffer from the condition.More >>
Women aren't the only ones who can get postpartum depression. Learn why dads can also suffer from the condition.More >>
Short-term exercise might boost young people's self-control
Short-term exercise might boost young people's self-control
Short bouts of moderately intense exercise appear to improve the self-control of youngsters and young adults, a broad review of existing research suggests.More >>
Short bouts of moderately intense exercise appear to improve the self-control of youngsters and young adults, a broad review of existing research suggests.More >>
Salty diet might help trigger M.S., rheumatoid arthritis
Salty diet might help trigger M.S., rheumatoid arthritis
Eating lots of foods loaded with salt may do more than raise your blood pressure: Researchers report that it could also contribute to the development of autoimmune diseases.More >>
Eating lots of foods loaded with salt may do more than raise your blood pressure: Researchers report that it could also contribute to the development of autoimmune diseases.More >>
Processed meat may play part in early death
Processed meat may play part in early death
Grilled hot dogs and sausages may be tasty treats at ball games and picnics, but a new study of nearly 450,000 people finds that eating too much processed meat might shave years off your life.More >>
Grilled hot dogs and sausages may be tasty treats at ball games and picnics, but a new study of nearly 450,000 people finds that eating too much processed meat might shave years off your life.More >>
Report details steps to boost patient safety
Report details steps to boost patient safety
Experts estimate that many tens of thousands of people in the United States die each year from medical errors, unproven treatments, bad diagnoses and preventable problems such as bedsores. More >>
Experts estimate that many tens of thousands of people in the United States die each year from medical errors, unproven treatments, bad diagnoses and preventable problems such as bedsores.More >>
Stars pedal hard to help fight rare cancers
Stars pedal hard to help fight rare cancers
At the top of his game, it's hard to imagine New York Giants linebacker Mark Herzlick as anything other than the picture of health. But the 25-year-old is a cancer survivor.More >>
At the top of his game, it's hard to imagine New York Giants linebacker Mark Herzlick as anything other than the picture of health. But the 25-year-old is a cancer survivor.More >>
Heart-healthy habits in childhood may prevent future disease
Heart-healthy habits in childhood may prevent future disease
Teaching children heart-healthy habits now can help protect them from heart disease when they're adults.More >>
Teaching children heart-healthy habits now can help protect them from heart disease when they're adults.More >>
Exercise leads to better sleep
Exercise leads to better sleep
A brisk walk or workout can improve your sleep, even in the hours before bed, according to the results of a new U.S. poll conducted by the National Sleep Foundation.More >>
A brisk walk or workout can improve your sleep, even in the hours before bed, according to the results of a new U.S. poll conducted by the National Sleep Foundation.More >>
Protecting your health with fruits and vegetables
Protecting your health with fruits and vegetables
A high intake of fruits and veggies can protect your health. Yet, most Americans fall short of the recommended five to nine servings a day.
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A high intake of fruits and veggies can protect your health. Yet, most Americans fall short of the recommended five to nine servings a day.More >>
How to eat to lose weight
How to eat to lose weight
Although 93 percent of adults agree that a morning meal is an important part of a healthy diet, more than half of us don't practice what we preach.More >>
Although 93 percent of adults agree that a morning meal is an important part of a healthy diet, more than half of us don't practice what we preach.More >>
No gym? No problem: 10 ways to exercise indoors
Ten ways to exercise indoors
There are ways to get fit in the winter without freezing outside or joining a gym. Try these suggestions.
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There are ways to get fit in the winter without freezing outside or joining a gym. Try these suggestions.More >>
10 unhealthy habits you need to break
10 unhealthy habits you need to break
Unhealthy habits can start to develop after many years of neglecting your body, without you ever realizing it.More >>
Unhealthy habits can start to develop after many years of neglecting your body, without you ever realizing it.More >>
Relationship worries can make you sick
Relationship worries can make you sick
Feeling insecure and frequently anxious about your romantic relationship can actually harm your health, new research contends.More >>
Feeling insecure and frequently anxious about your romantic relationship can actually harm your health, new research contends.More >>
Healthy eats at the mall food court
Healthy eats at the mall food court
If you're watching your weight, mall food can be a nutritional minefield. Use these tips to help find healthy options at the food court.More >>
If you're watching your weight, mall food can be a nutritional minefield. Use these tips to help find healthy options at the food court.More >>
Use of morning-after pill on the rise
Use of morning-after pill on the rise
The number of U.S. women using the "morning-after" contraception pill has risen dramatically in the last decade, federal health officials report.More >>
The number of U.S. women using the "morning-after" contraception pill has risen dramatically in the last decade, federal health officials report.More >>
Five keys to keep your valentine's heart
Five keys to keep your valentine's heart
If you're hoping that a bouquet of flowers or a heart-shaped box of chocolates might give your relationship a boost this Valentine's Day, you might be disappointed.More >>
If you're hoping that a bouquet of flowers or a heart-shaped box of chocolates might give your relationship a boost this Valentine's Day, you might be disappointed.More >>
Valentine's Day a show of wealth for single men?
Valentine's Day a show of wealth for single men?
On Valentine's Day, single men are far more likely than married guys to splurge on a loved one, a marketing expert from Harvard Business School says.More >>
On Valentine's Day, single men are far more likely than married guys to splurge on a loved one, a marketing expert from Harvard Business School says.More >>
Poor nutrition can bite into your sleep
Poor nutrition can bite into your sleep
What you eat can affect how well you sleep, according to a new study.More >>
What you eat can affect how well you sleep, according to a new study.More >>
Teen births hit record low
Teen births hit record low
Teen birth rates have dropped yet again, reaching a historic low, and the number of babies being born early or with a low birth weight has also declined, a new U.S. government report shows.More >>
Teen birth rates have dropped yet again, reaching a historic low, and the number of babies being born early or with a low birth weight has also declined, a new U.S. government report shows.More >>
Headache: Migraine or sinus?
Headache: Migraine or sinus?
Headaches don't have to be a way of life. Learn more about migraines and why they're often mistaken for sinus headaches.More >>
Headaches don't have to be a way of life. Learn more about migraines and why they're often mistaken for sinus headaches.More >>
Who says the sexes are planets apart?
Who says the sexes are planets apart?
Men are from Mars, and Women are from Venus? Maybe not.More >>
Men are from Mars, and Women are from Venus? Maybe not.More >>
Marriage may cut heart attack risk for both spouses
Marriage may cut heart attack risk for both spouses
Marriage appears to reduce the risk of heart attacks for both men and women, according to researchers in Finland.More >>
Marriage appears to reduce the risk of heart attacks for both men and women, according to researchers in Finland.More >>
For married men, does more housework mean less sex?
For married men, does more housework mean less sex?
If you're one of those husbands who thinks taking over some of your wife's household chores will translate into having sex more often, maybe you should think again.More >>
If you're one of those husbands who thinks taking over some of your wife's household chores will translate into having sex more often, maybe you should think again.More >>
'Coming out' can bring health benefits
'Coming out' can bring health benefits
Being open about their sexual orientation offers health benefits for lesbians, gays and bisexuals, according to a new study.More >>
Being open about their sexual orientation offers health benefits for lesbians, gays and bisexuals, according to a new study.More >>
Late lunch may mean less weight loss
Late lunch may mean less weight loss
People who like to eat lunch late in the afternoon may have more trouble shedding pounds than those who dine earlier, a new study suggests.More >>
People who like to eat lunch late in the afternoon may have more trouble shedding pounds than those who dine earlier, a new study suggests.More >>
People overestimate the happiness new purchases will bring
People overestimate the happiness new purchases will bring
They say money can't buy happiness, and a new study suggests that's true for even the most materialistic.More >>
They say money can't buy happiness, and a new study suggests that's true for even the most materialistic.More >>
Extend the shelf life of your resolutions
Extend the shelf life of your resolutions
If April showers produce May flowers, then January's resolutions tend to create February's "I said that?!"More >>
If April showers produce May flowers, then January's resolutions tend to create February's "I said that?!"More >>
Give away your money, feel happier?
Give away your money, feel happier?
Having pots of money doesn't necessarily make you happy, study after study has found. But giving away money -- even if you're not rich -- is likely to make you feel wealthier, and thus happier.More >>
Having pots of money doesn't necessarily make you happy, study after study has found. But giving away money -- even if you're not rich -- is likely to make you feel wealthier, and thus happier, new research contends.More >>
Happy in marriage, heavier on the scale?
Happy in marriage, heavier on the scale?
Everyone has had that friend who was svelte when single and then became noticeably more plump after entering a state of marital bliss.More >>
Everyone has had that friend who was svelte when single and then became noticeably more plump after entering a state of marital bliss.More >>
Stay fit and trim all winter long
Stay fit and trim all winter long
It can be tough to stay on track with health goals when it's cozy inside and miserable outside.More >>
It can be tough to stay on track with health goals when it's cozy inside and miserable outside.More >>
Some women who don't need deodorant use it anyway
Some women who don't need deodorant use it anyway
Some consumers could be saving money spent on deodorants, a new study suggests.More >>
Some consumers could be saving money spent on deodorants, a new study suggests.More >>
Cut back on sugar to lose some weight
Cut back on sugar to lose some weight
Cutting back on sugar intake can help adults lose weight and should be part of the strategy to fight the global obesity epidemic, a new study suggests.More >>
Cutting back on sugar intake can help adults lose weight and should be part of the strategy to fight the global obesity epidemic, a new study suggests.More >>
De-clutter your life -- and your mind
De-clutter your life -- and your mind
Even for those who are not hoarders, holding on to large quantities of unnecessary stuff can raise anxiety and lower well-being.More >>
Even for those who are not hoarders, holding on to large quantities of unnecessary stuff can raise anxiety and lower well-being.More >>
6 germ hotspots you may not know about
6 germ hotspots you may not know about
Some estimates say that the average adult can touch as many as 30 germ-harboring objects within any one minute.More >>
Some estimates say that the average adult can touch as many as 30 germ-harboring objects within any one minute.More >>
Marriage might lengthen life
Marriage might lengthen life
Here's yet another reason to get hitched and stay hitched: New research suggests that being single during midlife appears to raise the risk for premature death.More >>
Here's yet another reason to get hitched and stay hitched: New research suggests that being single during midlife appears to raise the risk for premature death.More >>
Exercise caution before joining a gym
Exercise caution before joining a gym
Joining a club can be a smart idea -- as long as doing so doesn't mire you in a costly contract, and you actually put your membership to good use.More >>
Joining a club can be a smart idea -- as long as doing so doesn't mire you in a costly contract, and you actually put your membership to good use.More >>
Are electric blankets safe?
Are electric blankets safe?
Most safety problems related to use of an electric blanket are preventable.
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Most safety problems related to use of an electric blanket are preventable.
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People underestimate how much they might change in the future
People underestimate how much they might change in the future
Think you're done becoming you? Think again.More >>
Think you're done becoming you? Think again.More >>
Is fructose making people fat?
Is fructose making people fat?
New research suggests that fructose, a simple sugar found naturally in fruit and added to many other foods as part of high-fructose corn syrup, does not dampen appetite and may cause people to eat more.More >>
New research suggests that fructose, a simple sugar found naturally in fruit and added to many other foods as part of high-fructose corn syrup, does not dampen appetite and may cause people to eat more.More >>
Emma Stone on having panic attacks, and how you can cope
Emma Stone on having panic attacks, and how you can cope
We all feel anxious sometimes. But for actress Emma Stone and others, anxiety becomes panic. It's important to recognize the difference.More >>
We all feel anxious sometimes. But for actress Emma Stone and others, anxiety becomes panic. It's important to recognize the difference.More >>
10 ridiculously addictive foods that are bad for you
10 ridiculously addictive foods that are bad for you
You told yourself you'd have just one bite. But that one bite turned into a whole slice ... and then that one slice turned into two slices. Some foods are just that addicting.More >>
You told yourself you'd have just one bite. But that one bite turned into a whole slice ... and then that one slice turned into two slices. Some foods are just that addicting.More >>
Sad but true: '5-second rule' is baloney
Sad but true: ‘5-second rule' is baloney
Many of us have quickly and quietly snatched up food that hits the floor. It's not worth the risk, health experts say.More >>
Many of us have quickly and quietly snatched up food that hits the floor. It's not worth the risk, health experts say.More >>
How communities cope with tragedy
How communities cope with tragedy
Instant shrines and memorials give communities a way to express their sorrow. Experts offer advice on dealing with traumatic events.More >>
Instant shrines and memorials give communities a way to express their sorrow. Experts offer advice on dealing with traumatic events.More >>
Bouncing back from a tragedy: 9 ways to build resilience
Bouncing back from a tragedy: 9 ways to build resilience
The ability to recover from hard times can be learned. Find out more about how to become resilient.More >>
The ability to recover from hard times can be learned. Find out more about how to become resilient.More >>
Saving carbs for dinnertime might help control weight
Saving carbs for dinnertime might help control weight
When it comes to eating pasta, bread and potatoes, timing could be everything.More >>
When it comes to eating pasta, bread and potatoes, timing could be everything.More >>
Dating violence in teen years can have lasting impact
Dating violence in teen years can have lasting impact
Teenagers who experience dating violence could be more likely to get involved in violent relationships and have health problems as young adults, a new study suggests.More >>
Teenagers who experience dating violence could be more likely to get involved in violent relationships and have health problems as young adults, a new study suggests.More >>
Moms: Stop fears before they start
Moms: Stop fears before they start
There are steps you can take to avoid making yourself sick with worry -- for your sake and your child's.More >>
There are steps you can take to avoid making yourself sick with worry -- for your sake and your child's.More >>
College students: 25 is perfect age for marriage
College students: 25 is perfect age for marriage
A national survey finds that American college students believe that 25 is the right age to get married, but most of their parents believe that's a bit too young.More >>
A national survey finds that American college students believe that 25 is the right age to get married, but most of their parents believe that's a bit too young.More >>
Can excessive cellphone use become an addiction?
Can excessive cellphone use become an addiction?
Can an obsession with your cellphone rise to the level of an addiction? Two researchers who headed a recent study think so.More >>
Can an obsession with your cellphone rise to the level of an addiction? Two researchers who headed a recent study think so.More >>
BPA: Is there danger in your kitchen?
BPA: Is there danger in your kitchen?
The toxic chemical BPA could be contaminating your containers, cans and more. Here's what to look out for.More >>
The toxic chemical BPA could be contaminating your containers, cans and more. Here's what to look out for.More >>
Test your IQ: Drug use and addiction
Test your IQ: Drug use and addiction
Even moderate use of alcohol, tobacco and illicit drugs can be harmful to your health.More >>
Even moderate use of alcohol, tobacco and illicit drugs can be harmful to your health.More >>
Even women who exercise sit too much
Even women who exercise sit too much
For women who love that great, self-satisfied feeling after a workout, a new study could be a disappointing surprise. Regular exercise, the study found, does not reduce the risk of an otherwise sedentary lifestyle.More >>
For women who love that great, self-satisfied feeling after a workout, a new study could be a disappointing surprise. Regular exercise, the study found, does not reduce the risk of an otherwise sedentary lifestyle.More >>
OB/GYNs endorse over-the-counter birth control pills
OB/GYNs endorse over-the-counter birth control pills
Birth control pills are safe and should be sold over-the-counter without the need for a doctor's exam or prescription, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) recommended Tuesday.More >>
Birth control pills are safe and should be sold over-the-counter without the need for a doctor's exam or prescription, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) recommended Tuesday.More >>
Top 10 reasons for winter weight gain
Top 10 reasons for winter weight gain
Here are the top reasons for winter weight gain and what you can do to avoid them.More >>
Here are the top reasons for winter weight gain and what you can do to avoid them.More >>
5 important nutrients you may be missing
5 important nutrients you may be missing
Learn more about these five important vitamins and minerals and how to get more of them in your diet.More >>
Learn more about these five important vitamins and minerals and how to get more of them in your diet.More >>
Kick off the holiday season with a healthier Thanksgiving
Kick off the holiday season with a healthier Thanksgiving
Lightening up recipes and focusing on family rather than food are just two of the ways people can enjoy a healthier Thanksgiving.More >>
Lightening up recipes and focusing on family rather than food are just two of the ways people can enjoy a healthier Thanksgiving.More >>
How to fight as a couple
How to fight as a couple
The difference between happy and unhappy couples is how they fight -- constructively or destructively.More >>
The difference between happy and unhappy couples is how they fight -- constructively or destructively.More >>
Alcoholic drinks add 100 calories a day to average adult's diet
Alcoholic drinks add 100 calories a day to average adult's diet
The average American adult takes in 100 calories a day imbibing beer, wine or liquor, a new study finds.More >>
The average American adult takes in 100 calories a day imbibing beer, wine or liquor, a new study finds.More >>
Should you go gluten-free?
Should you go gluten-free?
How our bodies absorb and process wheat can be an issue.More >>
How our bodies absorb and process wheat can be an issue.More >>
Another study links 'sexting' to sexual activity in teens
Another study links 'sexting' to sexual activity in teens
A new study of Dutch teens finds that few of them frequently engage in risky online activity related to sex, such as sending naked photos to strangers and searching for sex partners.More >>
A new study of Dutch teens finds that few of them frequently engage in risky online activity related to sex, such as sending naked photos to strangers and searching for sex partners.More >>
How much sleep do you really need?
How much sleep do you really need?
Do we really need eight hours of sleep, or is this just another myth?More >>
Do we really need eight hours of sleep, or is this just another myth?More >>
5 weight loss tricks that actually work
5 weight loss tricks that actually work
New research says if you do these five things, you can make yourself healthier wherever you are.More >>
New research says if you do these five things, you can make yourself healthier wherever you are.More >>
Learning how to keep pounds off before dieting may work best
Learning how to keep pounds off before dieting may work best
Women who first learn how to maintain their weight regain fewer of the pounds they shed in a weight-loss program, a new study suggests.More >>
Women who first learn how to maintain their weight regain fewer of the pounds they shed in a weight-loss program, a new study suggests.More >>
4 tips for better sleep
4 tips for better sleep
Nothing can ruin a day like a bad night's sleep.More >>
Nothing can ruin a day like a bad night's sleep.More >>
Is 'sex addiction' real?
Is 'sex addiction' real?
In recent years, media reports of celebrities -- usually men -- citing "sex addiction" as the reason they've been unfaithful have made headlines.More >>
In recent years, media reports of celebrities -- usually men -- citing "sex addiction" as the reason they've been unfaithful have made headlines.More >>
Short bursts of intense exercise can fight weight gain
Short bursts of intense exercise can fight weight gain
Is lack of time your excuse for not exercising? New research finds that just a few minutes of intense activity interspersed between less intense stretches of exercise will burn excess calories all day long.More >>
Is lack of time your excuse for not exercising? New research finds that just a few minutes of intense activity interspersed between less intense stretches of exercise will burn excess calories all day long.More >>
Can your body 'sense' the future?
Can your body 'sense' the future?
Even without any external clues, your body can predict events that are about to happen. For example, you might sense that your boss is about to show up while you're playing a video game at your desk.More >>
Even without any external clues, your body can predict events that are about to happen. For example, you might sense that your boss is about to show up while you're playing a video game at your desk.More >>
Dad's advice could be key to teens' sexual activity
Dad's advice could be key to teens' sexual activity
The idea that fathers play a significant role in the development of their kids' approach to sex has received some support in a new evidence review. More >>
The idea that fathers play a significant role in the development of their kids' approach to sex has received some support in a new evidence review. More >>
More testosterone, less deceit?
More testosterone, less deceit?
Testosterone, commonly thought of as the male sex hormone, seems to promote honesty, a new study suggests.More >>
Testosterone, commonly thought of as the male sex hormone, seems to promote honesty, a new study suggests.More >>
Have a healthy vacation
Have a healthy vacation
Here's how to keep the family healthy while you're away -- plus what to do if sickness does strike.More >>
Here's how to keep the family healthy while you're away -- plus what to do if sickness does strike.More >>
Sitting can harm health, even for those who exercise
Sitting can harm health, even for those who exercise
Sitting for long periods boosts your risk of diabetes, heart disease and death, even if you work out regularly, a new study contends.More >>
Sitting for long periods boosts your risk of diabetes, heart disease and death, even if you work out regularly, a new study contends.More >>
HPV shot doesn't encourage sexual activity in girls
HPV shot doesn't encourage sexual activity in girls
Young girls who receive a vaccine to protect against the virus that causes cervical cancer do not become sexually promiscuous after the shot, new research finds.More >>
Young girls who receive a vaccine to protect against the virus that causes cervical cancer do not become sexually promiscuous after the shot, new research finds.More >>
Social media could boost condom use
Social media could boost condom use
Social media can be used to help convince young adults to use condoms to prevent sexually transmitted diseases, a new study finds.More >>
Social media can be used to help convince young adults to use condoms to prevent sexually transmitted diseases, a new study finds.More >>
The harmful effects of hookah
The harmful effects of hookah
The social trend of smoking through water pipes attracts a younger crowd -- but it's still tobacco.More >>
The social trend of smoking through water pipes attracts a younger crowd -- but it's still tobacco.More >>
Walking for heart health? Speed it up
Walking for heart health? Speed it up
Fast walking and jogging every day can cut your risk of heart disease and stroke by as much as 50 percent, but an hour's walk every day does not make a difference, according to a new Danish study.More >>
Fast walking and jogging every day can cut your risk of heart disease and stroke by as much as 50 percent, but an hour's walk every day does not make a difference, according to a new Danish study.More >>
Are you at risk for diabetes?
Are you at risk for diabetes?
Here's what you need to know about this killer disorder to help prevent it.More >>
Here's what you need to know about this killer disorder to help prevent it.More >>
Deciphering the buzz about coffee
Deciphering the buzz about coffee
What the studies say about the health effects of coffee.More >>
What the studies say about the health effects of coffee.More >>
10 things you didn’t know about smiling
10 things you didn’t know about smiling
There's a lot more to a smile than meets the eye. Here are 10 little-known facts that will have you beaming.More >>
There's a lot more to a smile than meets the eye. Here are 10 little-known facts that will have you beaming.More >>
Can Facebook prolong post-breakup pain?
Can Facebook prolong post-breakup pain?
Although Facebook can help loving couples feel connected 24/7, there's a downside to all that connectedness when the relationship sours, a new study contends.More >>
Although Facebook can help loving couples feel connected 24/7, there's a downside to all that connectedness when the relationship sours, a new study contends.More >>
Bride's wedding jitters may forecast stormy marriage
Bride's wedding jitters may forecast stormy marriage
Women having second thoughts about getting married should trust their instincts, according to new research.More >>
Women having second thoughts about getting married should trust their instincts, according to new research.More >>
Dogs can improve kids' health
Dogs can improve kids' health
Just by owning a dog, you are improving your chances of living a longer life.More >>
Just by owning a dog, you are improving your chances of living a longer life.More >>
Could exercise be bad for you?
Could exercise be bad for you?
It's the news that couch potatoes have been waiting for: A new study has found that in about 10 percent of people who exercise, at least one standard measure of heart health got worse.More >>
It's the news that couch potatoes have been waiting for: A new study has found that in about 10 percent of people who exercise, at least one standard measure of heart health got worse.More >>
Where you live may boost your sense of well-being
Where you live may boost your sense of well-being
When families were given vouchers to move from impoverished neighborhoods to ones that were less poor, the adults in those families experienced lasting improvements in mental health and well-being, new research says.More >>
When families were given vouchers to move from impoverished neighborhoods to ones that were less poor, the adults in those families experienced lasting improvements in mental health and well-being, new research says.More >>
Exercise may prevent stress and anxiety
Exercise may prevent stress and anxiety
Feeling anxious? Hit the gym, experts say.More >>
Feeling anxious? Hit the gym, experts say.More >>
Shoppers who read food labels are thinner, study says
Shoppers who read food labels are thinner, study says
People -- particularly women -- who read food labels while they grocery shop are thinner than people who don't, a new study finds.More >>
People -- particularly women -- who read food labels while they grocery shop are thinner than people who don't, a new study finds.More >>
Topical products for muscle, joint pain may cause burns: FDA
Topical products for muscle, joint pain may cause burns
Over-the-counter pain relievers designed to be rubbed into the skin -- such as Bengay and Icy Hot -- could cause skin injuries in rare cases, the FDA is warning.More >>
Over-the-counter pain relievers designed to be rubbed into the skin -- such as Bengay and Icy Hot -- could cause skin injuries in rare cases, the FDA is warning.More >>
Boost your confidence: Stories from real women
Boost your confidence: Stories from real women
These stories can help to build confidence, achieve your dreams and be your best self -- no matter what life throws your way.More >>
These stories can help to build confidence, achieve your dreams and be your best self -- no matter what life throws your way.More >>
4 eating habits may help older women maintain weight loss
4 eating habits may help older women maintain weight loss
Older women who want to keep off weight -- no small feat for many after menopause -- might consider four specific eating behaviors, according to new research.More >>
Older women who want to keep off weight -- no small feat for many after menopause -- might consider four specific eating behaviors, according to new research.More >>
Meditation may help fight loneliness
Meditation may help fight loneliness
A simple form of meditation can help stave off feelings of loneliness and may cut the body's inflammatory response -- which can trigger serious illness -- to distressing emotions, a small new study suggests.More >>
A simple form of meditation can help stave off feelings of loneliness and may cut the body's inflammatory response -- which can trigger serious illness -- to distressing emotions, a small new study suggests.More >>
Working moms report better health than those who stay home
Working moms report better health than those who stay home
Mothers who work full time report better mental and physical health than stay-at-home moms or women who work part time, according to a new study.More >>
Mothers who work full time report better mental and physical health than stay-at-home moms or women who work part time, according to a new study.More >>
Why do we lie to our doctors?
Why do we lie to our doctors?
'Fess up: have you ever told a "little white lie" to your doctor? If so, the consequences could be detrimental to your health.More >>
'Fess up: have you ever told a "little white lie" to your doctor? If so, the consequences could be detrimental to your health.More >>
Childhood friendships may be key to adult happiness
Childhood friendships may be key to adult happiness
Happiness in adulthood may be determined by the quality of relationships in your youth, not brain power or academic prowess, new Australian research suggests.More >>
Happiness in adulthood may be determined by the quality of relationships in your youth, not brain power or academic prowess, new Australian research suggests.More >>
Playfulness may be nature's way of helping romance bloom
Playfulness may be nature's way of helping romance bloom
When it comes to human courtship, a little silliness and kidding around might help ensure success, scientists say.More >>
When it comes to human courtship, a little silliness and kidding around might help ensure success, scientists say.More >>
More Americans walking, but still not enough
More Americans walking, but still not enough
Almost two-thirds of Americans now say they take regular walks, a significant jump upwards, a new study finds.More >>
Almost two-thirds of Americans now say they take regular walks, a significant jump upwards, a new study finds.More >>
Could compact fluorescent bulbs pose skin cancer risk?
Could compact fluorescent bulbs pose skin cancer risk?
As the United States bakes under the summer sun, dermatologists often warn of cancer risks posed by ultraviolet (UV) sunlight. More >>
As the United States bakes under the summer sun, dermatologists often warn of cancer risks posed by ultraviolet (UV) sunlight. But research now points to a new and ubiquitous indoor source of these harmful rays.More >>
Natural energy drinks that work
Natural energy drinks that work
Getting a quick fix when you need energy is not necessarily a bad thing -- if you choose wisely.More >>
Getting a quick fix when you need energy is not necessarily a bad thing -- if you choose wisely.More >>
10 diet foods that make you feel full
10 diet foods that make you feel full
One of the biggest challenges when you are trying to diet is to avoid feeling hungry. When that happens, consider some of these following items that can leave you feeling full.More >>
One of the biggest challenges when you are trying to diet is to avoid feeling hungry. When that happens, consider some of these following items that can leave you feeling full.More >>
Wider waistlines put damper on men's sex lives
Wider waistlines put damper on men's sex lives
For men, adding more inches to the waistline could mean trouble in the bedroom, a new study finds.More >>
For men, adding more inches to the waistline could mean trouble in the bedroom, a new study finds.More >>
Rising cigarette prices may be incentive to quit
Rising cigarette prices may be incentive to quit
The recent increase in the Illinois cigarette tax is an example of how making smoking more expensive can convince some people it's time to quit.More >>
The recent increase in the Illinois cigarette tax is an example of how making smoking more expensive can convince some people it's time to quit.More >>
Love knows no gender difference
Love knows no gender difference
Think married men and women show their love in vastly different ways? Not necessarily.More >>
Think married men and women show their love in vastly different ways? Not necessarily.More >>
When should your kid start seeing the dentist?
When should your kid start seeing the dentist?
Taking your baby to the dentist is more important than you might think.More >>
Taking your baby to the dentist is more important than you might think.More >>
Could bacteria be making you fat?
Could bacteria be making you fat?
A number of studies have found that obese people are more likely to have a lopsided ratio of bacteriodes to other gut microbes.More >>
A number of studies have found that obese people are more likely to have a lopsided ratio of bacteriodes to other gut microbes.More >>
Follow an Olympic diet to be a better athlete
Follow an Olympic diet to be a better athlete
Check out these tips for eating like a world-class athlete in order to get in shape and power up your performance.More >>
Check out these tips for eating like a world-class athlete in order to get in shape and power up your performance.More >>
More than a third of births 'unintended'
More than a third of births 'unintended'
More than a third of births in the United States stem from unintended pregnancies, a number that's remained steady in the United States from 1982 to 2010, a new government report indicates.More >>
More than a third of births in the United States stem from unintended pregnancies, a number that's remained steady in the United States from 1982 to 2010, a new government report indicates.More >>
Survey finds big drop in sexual activity among black teens
Survey finds big drop in sexual activity among black teens
Black teenagers in the United States have become much less sexually active over the past two decades, and those who do have sex appear to be more likely to use condoms, a new survey has found.More >>
Black teenagers in the United States have become much less sexually active over the past two decades, and those who do have sex appear to be more likely to use condoms, a new survey has found.More >>
Is your skin spot cancerous? The skinny on moles
Is your skin spot cancerous? The skinny on moles
When is a mole just a mole, and when is it a sign of something worse?More >>
When is a mole just a mole, and when is it a sign of something worse?More >>
Kids' sexual behavior influenced by movie scenes
Kids' sexual behavior influenced by movie scenes
Sex scenes in movies influence teens' sexual behavior, new research suggests.More >>
Sex scenes in movies influence teens' sexual behavior, new research suggests.More >>
Poor sleep may age your brain
Poor sleep may age your brain
Evidence is building that poor sleep patterns may do more than make you cranky: The amount and quality of shuteye you get could be linked to mental deterioration and Alzheimer's disease.More >>
Evidence is building that poor sleep patterns may do more than make you cranky: The amount and quality of shuteye you get could be linked to mental deterioration and Alzheimer's disease, four new studies suggest.More >>
Weight-loss keys: Food journals, eating in, not skipping meals
Weight-loss keys: Food journals, eating in, not skipping meals
If you are trying to lose weight, adopting three key strategies will boost your chances of success, new research suggests.More >>
If you are trying to lose weight, adopting three key strategies will boost your chances of success, new research suggests.More >>
Electric fans may have no effect in extreme heat
Electric fans may have no effect in extreme heat
There's no reliable evidence to show whether electric fans keep people cool during extreme heat waves, according to British researchers who reviewed studies on their use.More >>
There's no reliable evidence to show whether electric fans keep people cool during extreme heat waves, according to British researchers who reviewed studies on their use.More >>
Money woes weaken the institution of marriage
Money woes weaken the institution of marriage
Money problems, drinking and drug use are among the social and economic factors that make low-income couples less likely to marry and more likely to divorce than couples with more money.More >>
Money problems, drinking and drug use are among the social and economic factors that make low-income couples less likely to marry and more likely to divorce than couples with more money, a new study suggests.More >>
Exercise, meditation can beat back cold, flu
Exercise, meditation can beat back cold, flu
New research suggests that regular exercise or meditation may be among the best ways to reduce acute respiratory infections.More >>
New research suggests that regular exercise or meditation may be among the best ways to reduce acute respiratory infections.More >>
Want to live longer? Turn off that TV and stand up
Want to live longer? Turn off that TV and stand up
Reducing the amount of time you spend sitting each day and cutting back on TV watching could add years to your life, according to a new study.More >>
Reducing the amount of time you spend sitting each day and cutting back on TV watching could add years to your life, according to a new study.More >>
First is viewed as best when making quick decisions
First is viewed as best when making quick decisions
When making quick decisions, people tend to prefer the option presented to them first, a new study shows.More >>
When making quick decisions, people tend to prefer the option presented to them first, a new study shows.More >>
Meditation method a matter of taste
Meditation method a matter of taste
People who want to learn to meditate should select a method that makes them feel comfortable, rather than choose a technique just because it's popular, a new study indicates.More >>
People who want to learn to meditate should select a method that makes them feel comfortable, rather than choose a technique just because it's popular, a new study indicates.More >>
Are public swimming pools really that dirty?
Are public swimming pools really that dirty?
Peeing in the pool is more common than you might think. But does that mean that the water is dirty? And what about the chlorine ? Is that enough to keep the pool clean?More >>
Peeing in the pool is more common than you might think. But does that mean that the water is dirty? And what about the chlorine ? Is that enough to keep the pool clean?More >>
3-D movies: Thrills and ills
3-D movies: Thrills and ills
"Avatar," "Hugo" and other 3-D movies thrill many viewers, but also make some feel sick, a new study finds.More >>
"Avatar," "Hugo" and other 3-D movies thrill many viewers, but also make some feel sick, a new study finds.More >>
Could how much you sit affect how long you live?
Could how much you sit affect how long you live?
How do you spend your leisure time? If you spend the bulk of it sitting, you could be shortening your life.More >>
How do you spend your leisure time? If you spend the bulk of it sitting, you could be shortening your life.More >>
Why sad movies make you happy
Why sad movies make you happy
In our "down the rabbit hole" world, sad is happy.More >>
In our "down the rabbit hole" world, sad is happy.More >>
Use caution when exercising in hot weather
Use caution when exercising in hot weather
During hot weather, people who exercise outdoors need to take steps to avoid heat injury, according to the American Council on Exercise.More >>
During hot weather, people who exercise outdoors need to take steps to avoid heat injury, according to the American Council on Exercise.More >>
Gel shows promise as future male contraceptive
Gel shows promise as future male contraceptive
Men may one day have a birth-control option other than the condom or vasectomy -- if early research on a new contraceptive gel pans out.More >>
Men may one day have a birth-control option other than the condom or vasectomy -- if early research on a new contraceptive gel pans out.More >>
Why you shouldn’t work at night
Why you shouldn’t work at night
Working the graveyard shift appears to edge you closer to the graveyard.More >>
Working the graveyard shift appears to edge you closer to the graveyard.More >>
Secrets to breathing better with allergies
Secrets to breathing better with allergies
Try these tricks for keeping allergens to a minimum.More >>
Try these tricks for keeping allergens to a minimum.More >>
Job worries for parents may mean poorer nutrition for kids
Job worries for parents may mean poorer nutrition for kids
The more work-related stress parents experience, the more likely their children are to eat unhealthy meals, a new study shows.More >>
The more work-related stress parents experience, the more likely their children are to eat unhealthy meals, a new study shows.More >>
Pictures of fatty, sugary foods may spur cravings
Pictures of fatty, sugary foods may spur cravings
Looking at pictures of hamburgers, cupcakes and other high-calorie edibles can trigger cravings for fattening foods, especially if you're drinking something sweet at the time, according to a new study.More >>
Looking at pictures of hamburgers, cupcakes and other high-calorie edibles can trigger cravings for fattening foods, especially if you're drinking something sweet at the time, according to a new study.More >>
'Dessert' with breakfast boosts weight loss
'Dessert' with breakfast boosts weight loss
Starting your morning with a high-protein food and a "dessert" -- such as a doughnut or a slice of cake -- may help you lose weight and keep it off, a new study suggests.More >>
Starting your morning with a high-protein food and a "dessert" -- such as a doughnut or a slice of cake -- may help you lose weight and keep it off, a new study suggests.More >>
Money really can't buy happiness
Money really can't buy happiness
Contrary to popular belief, happiness in life has more to do with respect and influence than status or wealth, according to a new study.More >>
Contrary to popular belief, happiness in life has more to do with respect and influence than status or wealth, according to a new study.More >>
10 best appetite-suppressing foods
10 best appetite-suppressing foods
Forget the fad diets and diet pills, which can be harmful anyway, and try eating a diet filled with appetite-suppressing foods, like the following 10.More >>
Forget the fad diets and diet pills, which can be harmful anyway, and try eating a diet filled with appetite-suppressing foods, like the following 10.More >>
Tracking love, lust in the brain
Tracking love, lust in the brain
Love and sexual desire activate different but related areas of the brain, according to a new study.More >>
Love and sexual desire activate different but related areas of the brain, according to a new study.More >>
Active, outdoor teens are happier teens
Active, outdoor teens are happier teens
Teens who engaged in more moderate-to-vigorous outdoor activity reported better health and social functioning than their peers who spent hours in front of television and computer screens, a new study in Australia has found.More >>
Teens who engaged in more moderate-to-vigorous outdoor activity reported better health and social functioning than their peers who spent hours in front of television and computer screens, a new study in Australia has found.More >>
As heat builds, take steps to protect yourself
As heat builds, take steps to protect yourself
As the first major heat wave of the summer engulfs the continental United States, health experts are urging people to take special precautions when dealing with scorching temperatures and oppressive humidity.More >>
As the first major heat wave of the summer engulfs the continental United States, health experts are urging people to take special precautions when dealing with scorching temperatures and oppressive humidity.More >>
Indoor tanners rationalize risky behavior
Indoor tanners rationalize risky behavior
Young people who use tanning beds rationalize the risky behavior with statements like "everything causes cancer these days," a new study finds.More >>
Young people who use tanning beds rationalize the risky behavior with statements like "everything causes cancer these days," a new study finds.More >>
Safer grilling methods might cut cancer risk
Safer grilling methods might cut cancer risk
A few simple changes in how people grill outdoors, such as avoiding too much beef or processed meats and not charring foods, can aid in cancer prevention, according to an expert.More >>
A few simple changes in how people grill outdoors, such as avoiding too much beef or processed meats and not charring foods, can aid in cancer prevention, according to an expert.More >>
Why every mom needs time alone
Why every mom needs time alone
Being by yourself gives you time to collect your thoughts and ponder life's challenges.More >>
Being by yourself gives you time to collect your thoughts and ponder life's challenges.More >>
How to live to be 100 years old
How to live to be 100 years old
Robert Marchand recently rode about 15 miles in one hour, a feat recognized by as a world record. Marchand is 100. Here's how he did it.More >>
Robert Marchand recently rode about 15 miles in one hour, a feat recognized by the International Cycling Union as a world record. Marchand is 100. Here's how he did it.More >>
Unsafe sex common when partner cheats
Unsafe sex common when partner cheats
People who have sexual affairs without their partner's knowledge are less likely to practice safe sex than those who have their partner's consent to have sex with others, a new study says.More >>
People who have sexual affairs without their partner's knowledge are less likely to practice safe sex than those who have their partner's consent to have sex with others, a new study says.More >>
Motorcycle helmet laws save lives and dollars
Motorcycle helmet laws save lives and dollars
More lives are saved in states with universal helmet laws for motorcyclists and their passengers than in states with partial laws, a new U.S. report confirms.More >>
More lives are saved in states with universal helmet laws for motorcyclists and their passengers than in states with partial laws, a new U.S. report confirms.More >>
Overweight kids may do worse in math
Overweight kids may do worse in math
Youngsters who are persistently overweight may not perform as well academically -- specifically in math -- as their normal-weight peers, new research suggests.More >>
Youngsters who are persistently overweight may not perform as well academically -- specifically in math -- as their normal-weight peers, new research suggests.More >>
'Mindful' meditation tied to healthy brain changes
'Mindful' meditation tied to healthy brain changes
Just a few hours of meditation training may change your brain for the better, a small, new study suggests.More >>
Just a few hours of meditation training may change your brain for the better, a small, new study suggests.More >>
Do your kids drink too much soda?
Do your kids drink too much soda?
Times may have changed, but our children's soda habits have only gotten worse.More >>
Times may have changed, but our children's soda habits have only gotten worse.More >>
Antibiotic-resistant gonorrhea spreading
Antibiotic-resistant gonorrhea spreading
Gonorrhea, the second most common sexually transmitted disease, is rapidly growing resistant to the last class of antibiotics that can effectively treat the infection.More >>
Gonorrhea, the second most common sexually transmitted disease, is rapidly growing resistant to the last class of antibiotics that can effectively treat the infection, the World Health Organization warned Wednesday.More >>
Runners may live longer
Runners may live longer
Runners appear to live longer, new research suggests. But there may be a tipping point. More >>
Runners appear to live longer, new research suggests. But there may be a tipping point. More >>
The 5 grossest things you might find at the mall
The 5 grossest things you might find at the mall
When you visit the mall, the last things on your mind are health hazards. However, you might be surprised at some of the disgusting things you might not even know about.More >>
When you visit the mall, the last things on your mind are health hazards. However, you might be surprised at some of the disgusting things you might not even know about.More >>

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What’s Going Around: Pneumonia - May 15th
What’s Going Around: Pneumonia - May 15th
Updated: Wednesday, May 15 2013 11:45 AM EDT2013-05-15 15:45:20 GMT
While cold and flu season is widely discussed, pneumonia season is quickly gaining the spotlight. One in 20 dies from the lung disease each year, and it's what's going around this week. What is pneumonia? PneumoniaMore >>
While cold and flu season is widely discussed, pneumonia season is quickly gaining the spotlight. One in 20 dies from the lung disease each year, and it's what's going around this week.More >>
What’s Going Around: Gallstones - May 8th
What’s Going Around: Gallstones - May 8th
Updated: Wednesday, May 8 2013 9:06 AM EDT2013-05-08 13:06:30 GMT
We all have our aches in our bellies and backs from time to time, but these pains can also be signs of gallstones. Dr. Hatem Mourad from Coastal Urgent Care and Family Medicine warns that gallstones areMore >>
Dr. Hatem Mourad from Coastal Urgent Care and Family Medicine warns that gallstones are what's going around.More >>
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