Need a reason to start exercising regularly? Here is one – just about every person can save hundreds to thousands of dollars each year by just taking 30 minutes out of their day for some physical activity.

The assumption is that kids always have a high metabolic rate and can eat as much as they normally want without gaining weight. However, a new study shows that this is not always correct and points out the two ages your child is most at risk of becoming obese.

Recent news reveals that heart attacks and strokes might have an additional cause: irregular heartbeats.

Rice milk has more nutrients than cow's milk. It also is less likely to cause gastritis and can help you lose weight.

They practice what they preach—health experts who follow their own advice for others’ good health. Here is what they have to say that is important to them in maintaining their good health.

Should you toss your antibacterial soap? Recent news buzz has it that what you have bought in the past will not be available in the near future due to an FDA ruling. Here’s what you need to know about what is going on with the antibacterial soaps you use to protect your family from germs.

Popular belief has you thinking that to lose weight you should cut out fatty foods. But, that actually might make you gain weight! Here's why eating good fat helps you slim down.

In an earlier article, I talked about 4 health benefits of ginger, but the advantages of this spice don’t stop at four. So let’s look at 4 more health benefits of ginger, including a new study on its impact on weight loss.

Are You Sugar Savvy? Sugar is everywhere and we can't escape it. However, sugar is not as evil as the bad wrap it’s gotten, if you’re savvy about it. But let’s start with the facts.

Recent news reveals that researchers discovered a new neural pathway in the brain that's responsible for your sleep-wake cycle. With these findings, scientists can develop better sleep medications that can give you higher quality sleep – which means you'll lose more weight and be healthier in general.

Researchers have determined that emotional bonds with parents or a caregiver may be the basis of our ability to regulate our emotions later in life.

A new U.S. study has reviewed trial results on complementary health approaches for pain relief and has determined complementary health approaches often appear effective for helping to manage many pain conditions.

If you're keeping up with health news, you'd have heard that inflammation can cause many dangerous illnesses – from cancer to autism. But now researchers found that it can make you sad and cause other psychiatric conditions.

Women with dense breasts are slightly more at risk for developing breast cancer. Improving your diet may be one way to decrease your risk.

Building strong bones is critical during adolescence and for avoiding osteoporosis and fractures in postmenopausal women. Now new studies from experts at Purdue University explain how corn can help build strong bones when used in the form of soluble corn fiber.