Heading over the river and through the woods this holiday season? (Or over the highways and through the nation’s skies, more like.) With H1N1 influenza widespread and flu season in full swing, take extra precaution and be mindful of your own germs and those of others who might be sneezing and coughing...

Subliminal messages are most effective when they have negative words, English researchers say. Subliminal messages are images shown so quickly that viewers don’t consciously “see” them, according to background information in the University College London study. It included 50 volunteers...

If you want to lose weight, exercise and diet are crucial. But a new study says other factors appear to play a role, too — including the number of TVs in your house and the presence of exercise equipment. “The home environment really came out as a stronger factor than we would have anticipated,”...

In October of 1982, President Ronald Reagan proclaimed one week in November as National Alzheimer’s Disease Week. One year later he proclaimed November as National Alzheimer’s Disease Month. At that time, he did not know that he would join the millions of Americans who are currently diagnosed...

Eli Lilly and Company recently unveiled a small tool aimed at battling a big problem – chronic disease. Lilly’s free pocket-sized health book, A Healthy You! – America’s Guide to Healthy Living, puts useful tips and resources in the hands of Americans to help them lead a healthy...

When I became ready to make a difference in my health and weight, diet was the only place I wanted to make changes. Then something happened, as my nutrition improved, I had more energy and eventually I started thinking about fitness. My favorite tip? Limit “Screen Time.” It’s a goal...

We’re so lucky! It’s getting easier and easier to find healthy food. Even mainstream stores like Von’s and Ralph’s are jumping onto the organic fruit cart. Unfortunately, all these choices have yet to make prices fall. How can we make our food budget go farther and still stick...

According to new research, the magical properties of water may turn out to be mostly myth. An article on NPR.org looks at the “five major myths about the benefits of drinking water” to discover the truth behind the H2O Hype.

Thanks to a national pastime of supersize proportions, many Americans have no idea what a real serving size looks like. So, when planning a diet to maximize weight loss, portion control is a good place to start.