Key lifestyle changes helped new dad shed nearly 50 pounds
Jan 3, 2019
Eliminating fast food and sugary drinks helped Erik Minaya shed the excess weight he put on after high school.
Exercise
The pros and cons of weighing yourself every day
Jan 2, 2019
If you're trying to lose weight, how often should you step on the scale? There's no simple answer.
Guard your health during busy, pressure-filled December
Dec 13, 2018
December is a time for hosting relatives, going to holiday parties and possibly overindulging in food and drink. Mix in year-end work deadlines and pressures, and it can be a recipe for stress and health problems. But it doesn't have to be.
Exercise after heart attack may improve survival
Dec 11, 2018
A new study shows increasing physical activity in the first year after a heart attack is associated with a lower death rate for survivors.
Staying quit: How to stop smoking for good
Dec 5, 2018
For smokers trying to quit, staying smoke-free requires dealing with cravings, weight gain and other threats to quitting for good.
Getting enough exercise easier than you think, experts say
Dec 4, 2018
With New Year's resolutions only a few weeks away, there's good news for those resolving to exercise more: You don't have to go big or go home.
What's the blood pressure connection to Alzheimer's disease?
Nov 1, 2018
Risks for developing Alzheimer's disease are complex, but high blood pressure appears to be a common link.
Up, up and #UpAgainAfterStroke
Oct 29, 2018
At 26, Rick Logan was a fitness model and personal trainer. Then came the stroke. Three years later, you can hardly tell – unless you know where to look.
Out of shape and middle-aged? It's not too late to turn it around
Oct 1, 2018
Middle age isn’t too late to get moving and improve your future health. Research has found putting off regular exercise until well into the 60s can mean the reversal of heart damage won’t happen.
Get your (exer)game on to make screen time more active
Sep 12, 2018
Exergaming merges video games with exercise, making playtime for kids – and adults – more active.