Vitamin D helps your body absorb calcium, which makes your bones strong. This vitamin may also promote heart health. Research suggests that people with low vitamin D levels are mo...
Q: One of my New Year's resolutions is to lose weight. How much do I have to lose to start seeing health benefits? A: Even a mo...
Are omega-3 fatty acids the newest wonder drugs? Studies suggest these fats found in fish and vegetable oils could:-Ease depressioin-Lower blood pressure and cholesterol-Pre...
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Obese teenagers who don't get the proper amount of sleep may have disruptions in insulin secretion and blood sugar (glucose) levels, say pediatric researchers. Th...
People with diabetes can have tooth and gum problems more often if their blood glucose stays high. High blood glucose can make tooth and gum problems worse. red, ...
When one spouse makes heart-healthy lifestyle changes, the other tends to benefit. Encouraging your better half in better health could help you both. Try these tips:
Besides bonding, family mealtime may have another big benefit: improving kids' asthma. One study shows that in families who talked at mealtime, kids ususally had ...
Emergency rooms (ERs) save lives, but they're costly--and your wait can seem endless if your problem isn't urgent. Here's how to save time and money.
We all know that to successfully lose weight, you must include exerci...
Hearing loss is about twice as common in adults with diabetes compared...