The Risks of Obesity During and After Pregnancy
Obesity and excess weight can increase the risk of complications during pregnancy for both parent and child — and for people of color, the stakes are the highest
Nutrition & Movement
How Much Alcohol Is Too Much for Your Heart Health?
New research suggests any amount of alcohol may put your heart at risk
I Got in the Best Shape of My Life After 50
After a frightening wakeup call, I turned my life around and created the best version of myself
Enjoy Eating Healthy During the Holidays with These Recipes
We all love holiday food, but may want to practice mindful eating this season. Here are recipes to help you eat healthy during the holidays.
New Anti-Obesity Medications Are More Effective with Fewer Side Effects
New meds for managing obesity offer more choices and fewer side effects than ever before
Healthy Recipes
We asked our favorite social media influencers for recipes for culturally traditional meals that are both healthy and delicious. Here’s what they gave us.
Changing How We Talk About Obesity — A Conversation with Dr. Sowa
People who are living with obesity can benefit from open, honest and non-judgmental conversations about weight
9 Things You Need to Know About Vitamin D
As vitamin D makes headlines (again), it’s time to learn more about why you need vitamin D, how to get it — and how much vitamin D is too much
Obesity Is a Complex Disease With a Variety of Treatments
Different people need different approaches when it comes to treating obesity. Find out what options exist.
Food Expiration Dates Don’t Have Much Science Behind Them – a Food Safety Researcher Explains Another Way to Know What’s Too Old to Eat
Americans throw away a lot of food that is perfectly safe to eat
Are Vitamin and Mineral Infusions Worth the Hype?
Are you intrigued by celebrities’ glamorous portrayals of vitamin and mineral infusions? Read on to see if these treatments are worth every cent, or if celebs are just paying for the hype
Everything you need to know about women’s health — in one place.
More on Melatonin
Lots of people are using melatonin as a sleep aid — but does it work, and is it safe?
You Snooze, You Lose? Sufficient Sleep Could Be Key to a Healthy Weight
A new study found that people who are overweight and optimize their sleep consume nearly 300 fewer calories the next day
Answers About Ashwagandha
Ashwagandha’s all the buzz these days for relieving stress and fatigue. But is there anything to it?
The Dietary Supplement You’re Taking Could Be Tainted With Prescription Medications and Dangerous Hidden Ingredients, According to a New Study
Tainted dietary supplements could lead to harmful drug interactions
Beer and Spirits Have More Detrimental Effects on the Waistline and on Cardiovascular Disease Risk Than Red or White Wine
A new study looks at how various alcohol types contribute to weight gain and disease risk
8 Foods to Eat for Healthy Bones
Eating foods rich in calcium and vitamin D can help keep your bones healthy and possibly lower your risk of osteoporosis
7 Ways to Prevent Bone Loss
You’re never too young to take steps to keep your bones strong and health
What You Eat Can Reprogram Your Genes – an Expert Explains the Emerging Science of Nutrigenomics
Along with calories and nutrients, food can influence the genetic blueprints that shape who you are
Heart to Heart: How Pregnancy Can Affect Your Heart Health Throughout Your Life
Complications during pregnancy are far from temporary when it comes to your health, but there are things you can do to reduce your risk
50-Year-Old Muscles Just Can’t Grow Big Like They Used to – the Biology of How Muscles Change With Age
Older people still get valuable health benefits from exercise, including improved strength, physical function and reduced disability
Can Acupuncture Help?
Acupuncture has become more mainstream over the past decade, but it still seems a bit mysterious. We took a look into this ancient practice.
How to Make Sustainable Lifestyle Changes in the New Year
From attainable workout goals to healthy eating habits to practicing self-care