Researchers have found physical activity is associated with a significantly lower risk of suspected bacterial infections.

One reason cancer is so terrifying is that the disease travels. Whether starting in the bone, on the skin, or anywhere else, when a tumor grows large enough it sends out cells to become new tumors in far reaches of the body. Nearly 90 percent of cancer deaths result from this process - metastasis - where tumors spread into new organs.

The love hormone oxytocin has been so named because it has been linked to social bonding, motherly love, and increased empathy, but now there’s evidence it has even farther-reaching effects. Researchers have shown that oxytocin can enhance the sense of spirituality in men.

Obviously, that 30 minute run burns calories, helping you to lose weight. But there may be an additional way that regular exercise can help your diet efforts!

Have you considered trying any of the restrictive diets for losing weight? Here’s what one news journalist found after 3 weeks on 3 different restrictive diets he put to the test.

As we hit the peak of summer, tomatoes are everywhere - in sauces, salads, and even in cocktails. And while this may conjure images of robust red fruits (yes, tomatoes are fruits), consider trying out a different color for flavor, health, and variety.

Several years ago, I ran my very special group for the Alzheimer's Association that was for the person who had been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease or another form of dementia AND their spouse, family members and caregivers. My goal throughout the many years that we met, was to educate and prepare everyone so that they could concentrate on making the most of their lives together instead of worrying what tomorrow would bring. No one in the group wanted to hear about hospice.

Are waffles part of your morning ritual? If so, hopefully you'll be lucky and not get a stomach ache this week if you usually have Eggo waffles for breakfast. The news warns that they may be contaminated with listeria.

Protect yourself and your loved ones with these Zika bug spray recommendations from Consumer Reports and CBS News.

Aerobic exercise is associated with improved cognitive function, but not for people who are exposed to high levels of mercury prior to birth, according to research which was funded by the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS), part of the National Institutes of Health.

How can you use natural detox strategies to overcome addiction and improve your life?

A new study has suggested that a diet which includes a lot of green, leafy vegetables may decrease the risk of glaucoma.

When it comes to weight loss and surgical intervention, most of us think of bariatric surgery. However, health experts tell us that the focus is now changing to one they refer to as “metabolic surgery” where more than just looking slimmer is the goal. Here’s what you need to know to determine if you are a candidate for metabolic surgery.

Chronic pain, including chronic neuropathic pain, is poorly and often inadequately treated by conventional medicine. Yet for centuries, there has been a way to relieve chronic pain naturally with corydalis yanhusuo, a flowering herb that has been studied in recent years, including a new report.

Have you tried adding passion flower to your diet to reduce fibromyalgia pain?