Aug 13, 2018
If you’re looking to squeeze in a vacation before the hectic fall schedule resumes, visions of exotic beaches or sightseeing abroad may come to mind. But enjoying time off work doesn’t have to mean distant travel or hefty spending.
Aug 9, 2018
It’s the peak of summer, when swimming, hiking, biking and other outdoor activities beckon — just the kind of active leisure time that can make a big difference in your overall health.
Aug 1, 2018
Young adults who are overweight begin to develop high blood pressure and other heart problems that may put them at higher risk of developing heart disease and stroke later in life, a new study shows.
Jul 30, 2018
People are drinking fewer diet drinks these days, and a new science advisory Monday urges people to replace sugary and low-calorie drinks with water.
Jul 30, 2018
Researchers may have developed a more reliable way to predict the risk of heart attack and stroke in astronauts - and the technique may eventually help gauge the same danger for regular folks on Earth, too.
Jul 23, 2018
A road trip across the country is a someday dream for many Americans. Pedaling the roughly 4,000 miles from coast to coast adds an epic aspect to the adventure.
Jul 18, 2018
A new study in mice raises another concern about the danger of e-cigarettes in humans after experiments showed that short-term exposure to the device’s vapors appeared to increase the risk of clot formation.
Jul 12, 2018
People with a history of heart disease who eat a traditional Southern diet are more likely to die than those who follow a Mediterranean dietary pattern, according to new research.
Jul 6, 2018
During the World Cup, soccer enthusiasts wear their fanaticism on their sleeves, with good reason: Soccer is fun and good for you.
Jun 29, 2018
California’s new law banning taxes on sugary drinks in the nation’s most populated state handed the beverage industry a major victory. Health advocates, however, say it’s a major defeat for the public’s well-being.