When kids leave the nest, parents can still influence health 
When kids leave the nest, parents can still influence health
Researchers say the more college students communicate with their parents–the more their diet and physical activity improve.
Fructose may be telling your brain to overeat 
Fructose may be telling your brain to overeat
A sweetener found in a myriad of foods and drinks could be tricking our bodies into overeating, researchers say.
Sprained ankle…now what? 
Sprained ankle…now what?
Sprains can be minor or major—and just plain painful. Here’s what to do when you have a sprain, or think you do.
5 tips to help your kids grow up healthy  Featured
5 tips to help your kids grow up healthy
Studies show that the key long-term wellness is starting healthy habits early. Here are five practical tips for getting your kids on a healthy track—and keeping them there.
Burn dangerous belly fat with a one-two punch  Featured
Burn dangerous belly fat with a one-two punch
A fitness expert weighs in on how you can best shed extra pounds around your midsection.
Your dog may be helping your heart 
Your dog may be helping your heart
Having a pet, especially a dog, may lower your risk of heart disease says the American Heart Association. Find out why.
On pins and needles 
On pins and needles
I wasn’t wild about getting an acupuncture treatment to relieve my migraines. Then my headache went away in an hour.