An extensive Swedish study found a direct correlation between the ‘5-a-day’ fruit and vegetable recommendation and a longer life. According to the study, those who…
Summer is in full swing and with it comes a host of great outdoor activities. However, this sunny season also opens the door to some…
I did it! With a little bit of perseverance and a lot of dragging from my partner in crime Clifford, I made it through week…
The nation’s smoking rate for adults has dipped to 18 percent after a seven year stall, according to a report by the Center for Disease…
The nation’s largest physicians group, the American Medical Association (AMA) has officially declared obesity a disease. Supporters of the disease classification believe this decision could…
New research may give young women another reason to hit the gym, take up a summer fitness activity or sign up for a 5k walk/run….
It’s not unusual to see athletes pouring water over their heads after a workout, but does it offer any benefits to the body? Researchers at…
Could fast food become a little healthier? Turns out New York’s ban on trans-fat is lowering consumption of the fat linked to heart disease. In…
For the first time in over a decade, stricter health regulations have pushed schools to offer healthier lunch choices for students. Options will include more…
Jack Andraka, a 15 year old Maryland high school student, recently won the prestigious Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) for his work on…
