We spend a lot of time staring at our phones. So we might as well use them to help us improve our health and fitness and lead healthier,...

Calorie-dense foods are often demonized in a world that is steeped in diet culture. Certainly, there are many foods that are indeed high...

If you've ever felt extra-thirsty, even after chugging a tall glass of H2O, you're probably aware that water isn't the only hydrating...

Stress Long-term stress floods your body with cortisol, a hormone that plays a part in your fight or flight system. In order to refuel...

You Need Exercise Now More Than Ever Let's face it: A 50- or 60-year-old body isn't the same as a 20-year-old one. You won't be able to...

Chocolate is a very popular food since it was found 4000 years ago. But given that it contains saturated fat and caffeine, is chocolate...

Some antibacterial products promise to kill 99.9 percent of germs. But is that really a good thing? Most regular liquid hand and body...

Did you realize that, just as your body needs a good workout, your brain does too? Many brain activities promise to sharpen your thinking...

Maintaining a healthy diet during older years can promote healthy aging and protect the body against diseases that older adults are at...

Memory can be mysterious. Certain life events remain clear in our minds no matter how long ago they occurred, while episodes from the...

Coffee itself is a healthy beverage, but what you add to it might change that. And these days, there are more coffee creamers than ever...

Older adults might be able to lower their blood pressure by reducing sitting time, even by as little as 30 minutes per day. That’s...

There are numerous benefits to adding protein-rich foods to your diet, including increased muscle mass and satiety, which can also...

Are you forcing yourself to continue learning a language? What about holding out for closure in a relationship that ended abruptly? Or...

For people avoiding caffeine, decaf coffee seems like a harmless option. But some health advocacy groups that argue otherwise are...

How convenient it is to get one of your daily vitamins from the sun. While other vitamins are typically obtained through dietary sources,...

Fish are a lean, healthy source of protein—and the oily kinds, such as salmon, tuna, sardines and mackerel, deliver those heart- and...

When it comes to the germiest objects around, here's a gross one: Your keyboard may contain more bacteria than a toilet seat. The...

Perfect Timing If you’re gonna do something, do it right -- or at least do it at the right time. A few “hacks” can help you pick the best...

Artificial Sweeteners Despite all the talk -- and chain emails -- there’s no proof that these sugar stand-ins raise your risk of cancer....

Inflammation is a natural part of the body’s immune response. Acute inflammation is the redness, warmth and swelling around tissues and...

What people eat affects their well-being, but sometimes it is hard to tell the precise effects of diet on health. Recently, a study...

Since the outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza (or, bird flu) reached cows and hens, there have been concerns about the safety...

Getting sleep is an essential part of life. “Outside of bacon and sex, sleep is the most important thing on the planet,” says MH Advisor...