You already know that skimping on sleep boosts your appetite and causes weight again. Now, a University of Illinois study shows that your poor sleep habits can make your kid overweight too.Researchers analyzed the nighttime schedules of 337 preschool children and their parents.
Read MoreWe all know that fad diets wreak havoc on your body and often leave you weighing more than when you started on them. But you may not realize that common, beloved ways of eating, like gluten-free diets, can make your weight yo-yo just as easily.
Read MoreChances are you're planning to leave your house at some point this summer. That means you need the frank, fail-proof advice top dermatologists give their loved ones
Read MoreIt's time to de-puff that pouch! Bloating fluid building up between cells in your body.But according to experts, if you pay attention to what you're eating, you can usually avoid it.
Read MoreHere are simple, guided instructions for the practice of vipassana meditation, a tried and true way to anchor your attention in the present moment, helping you let go of unnecessary worries, fears, and frustrations.
Read MoreWhile heartburn suggests you just ate a pizza that bothered you, GERD is when food, acid contents, bilious material or pancreatic juices travel back up into your esophagus, causing trouble more than twice a week, says Patricia Raymond.
Read MoreNo one walks into the gym wanting to burn just a few calories. But no one really has the time or (let's face it) the energy for logging more miles and more minutes than we already are, either. The solution?
Read MoreBeyond these universal wisdoms, I believe we can all further increase our odds of an even longer and higher-quality life with few other strategies most of us rarely think about.
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Total-body health starts in your mouth--seriously, oral care is connected to everything from brain function to immunity. Plus, learn how your dentist could save your life
Read MoreOne third of adults in the United States are obese, and around the world, obesity levels are skyrocketing. Many experts argue that a major factor in this epidemic is the high amount of sugar in most Americans' diets - particularly high fructose corn syrup..
Read MoreYes chocolate is delectable. But it also packed with sugar and fat that means it ranks up there with some of the highest kilojoule foods around.
Read MoreDetox deprived? Stock up on these healthy juice essentials to supercharge your liquids.
Read MoreThey may sound healthy and "all-natural," but you don't want any of these ingredients in your grocery cart.
Read MoreIf you've got a weak heart, you might have a good excuse for taking Monday off next time clocks go forward in spring, researchers say.
Read More"Try to wash your hands with soap and water a couple of times a day -- after handling food, after blowing your nose, or before eating," says Dalilah Restrepo, M.D., an infectious-disease specialist at St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center in New York City.
Read MoreA small new study suggests the brain responds to Oreo cookies quite like it responds to actual drugs – at least if you’re a rat?
Read MoreDieting? Trust us, the best beverage for your calorie budget is water. Liquid calories simply aren't worth your while..?
Read MoreWant to shed the nice, little muffin top you've developed during this never-ending winter? It may be time to start paying attention to what kind of fat is in your food, not just how much there is.
Read MoreYou know the health rules: floss daily, get enough sleep, eat lots of fruits and veggies, etc. But you're busy. Really busy. And sometimes flossing before falling face-first into bed is about as realistic as Santa swinging by to fold all your laundry overnight. And iron it, too.
Read MoreStepping out into the cold may not seem like the healthiest idea, but if you're trying to lose weight, going outside and shivering may actually be helpful, according to a small new study..
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