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Melissa McCarthy, famously known for her role in Ghostbusters, is in the news for her recent triumph over obesity. She didn't do it to fit into Hollywood's view of beautiful. Here's her motivation and a secret she's shared about how she did it.
The cold seasons can strain your oral health not just because of Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas, but also because you eat more frequently during the winter. Here are some tips you should keep in mind.
Are you feeling more aches and pains and getting sore faster in the winter? Doctors say that colder temperatures can worsen conditions associated with chronic pain. Here are a few things you can do to help alleviate these winter nags.
Research has shown that breastfeeding could prevent shocking disparities in health outcomes.
For the first time, scientists have shown a significant improvement in autism symptoms associated with vitamin D supplementation in a double-blind clinical trial. The findings suggest that parents of children who are on the autism spectrum may see some beneficial effects if they supplement their kids with vitamin D.
Researchers have found that common probiotics decrease stress and anxiety levels.
Sciatica is a condition where you experience constant radiating leg pain that sometimes is accompanied with lower back pain. The good news is that it's very treatable. Here are some options you should consider.
Protein powders aren't just for building muscle and making you macho, they can help you lose weight and protect your health too!
Although the best and safest way to lose weight is a solid regimen of diet and exercise, there are many medical procedures where doctors can directly remove fat from your body. You should really only resort to these if you really can't stick to a diet and exercise plan despite your best efforts. CoolSculpting is one such medical procedure – but is it safe?
There has been a trend towards less dementia in elderly people, particularly among the well educated.
You're exercising hard and dieting even harder – but can you tell if it's working? Here are a few things you should keep in mind so that you don't feel discouraged when you see your weight rise for no apparent reason.
You're probably busy out buying ingredients for Thanksgiving Day. Buying healthy ingredients and cooking them right can boost your family's health. Here are a few tips you should consider.
Do you want to stay fit while you are on vacation and still have fun? Then, consider these ideas that will keep you in shape.
The highways and skies are busier during the holidays. We're all trying to get to our families and most of us will be driving. Here are some tips to get you to your family safely for Thanksgiving.
Researchers have reported there is an increased risk of delinquency and dropping out of school by 12 years old when children are exposed to tobacco smoke at home early in life.
Researchers in the United Kingdom say that there are 135,000 alcohol associated deaths predicted by the year 2035.
A healthy diet and an active lifestyle are important for blood sugar control in both prediabetes and in Type 2 Diabetes.
Many people believe that eating a vegetarian or vegan diet can have a negative effect on athletic performance, even though there are thousands of professional athletes who have chosen this lifestyle. Now a new study has examined the impact of a vegetarian diet on athletic performance in elite adult endurance athletes.
Researchers say that growth of Salmonella may be encouraged by pre-cut salad.
It's Thanksgiving week! You're probably looking forward to making a great bounty for your family and friends coming together for this special occasion. Here are a few tips to keep Thanksgiving dinner healthy.
Researchers have found that there is more protein and iron in dry beans that cook quickly than in the varieties that cook slower.
It's winter and it's normal to have frequent stuffy noses. But if you often have nasal congestion year-round, maybe it's more than just allergies or frequent colds. Here are a few things you should consider.
Researchers have found a Mediterranean-style diet may decrease heart failure in elderly people.
Snacking is a part of life. Think about it – when you're bored, when you're watching TV, and when you're hanging out with friends, what do you do? Snack. Snacking too often can lead to weight gain or at the very least trump your weight loss efforts. But don't worry – here are some healthy snacks you can prepare or buy that will boost your health and burn your fat too!
Have you ever considered breast implants? Although you should be happy with your body, if you're seriously considering the procedure, here are a few things you should know.
Researchers have found adhering to a healthy lifestyle can significantly lower genetic heart attack risk.
Consumers are used to hearing about the weight loss and antioxidant virtues of green tea extract, but evidence that this natural remedy can have a positive effect on cholesterol has been short changed. Now a new study has found that green tea extract can be beneficial for women concerned about their cholesterol.
Heartburn drugs like Prevacid, Nexium and Protonix might up a person's risk of stroke, a new study suggests.
Researchers have found that brain training may help to prevent dementia.
Scientists have found hazardous chemicals in flavored e-cigarette vapor.
