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Exercise may help counter health risks of sedentary lifestyle
Exercise may help counter health risks of sedentary lifestyle
Being a couch potato may have fewer long-term health consequences if you trade some of your couch time for gym time, suggests a new study.More
Being a couch potato may have fewer long-term health consequences if you trade some of your couch time for gym time, suggests a new study.More
Make exercise fun, eat less afterwards
Make exercise fun, eat less afterwards
If you make exercise fun, you'll eat less after your workout, new research contends.More
If you make exercise fun, you'll eat less after your workout, new research contends.More
Organic foods may be healthier
Organic foods may be healthier
Organic produce and grains contain more protective antioxidants, less pesticide residue and lower levels of the toxic metal cadmium than food raised in traditional ways, a new review finds.More
Organic produce and grains contain more protective antioxidants, less pesticide residue and lower levels of the toxic metal cadmium than food raised in traditional ways, a new review finds.More
Staying active may help prevent dementia
Staying active may help prevent dementia
Being physically active in middle age appears to help reduce your risk for Alzheimer's disease and other types of dementia, suggest the findings from two new studies.More
Being physically active in middle age appears to help reduce your risk for Alzheimer's disease and other types of dementia, suggest the findings from two new studies.More
A little alcohol may not be good for your heart after all
A little alcohol may not be good for your heart after all
A new study challenges the widely held belief that light drinking of alcohol may be good for your heart.More
A new study challenges the widely held belief that light drinking of alcohol may be good for your heart.More
60 percent of diners use calorie labeling when posted
60 percent of diners use calorie labeling when posted
About six out of 10 adults make use of calorie information on menus, if it's available, to decide what to order in restaurants, according to a new U.S. study.More
About six out of 10 adults make use of calorie information on menus, if it's available, to decide what to order in restaurants, according to a new U.S. study.More
Around the globe, mom's health key to newborn's size
Around the globe, mom's health key to newborn's size
Well-nourished, healthy and well-educated mothers who receive prenatal care have babies of similar size - regardless of differences in their race, ethnicity or where they live, a new study finds.More
Well-nourished, healthy and well-educated mothers who receive prenatal care have babies of similar size - regardless of differences in their race, ethnicity or where they live, a new study finds.More
Fruits, veggies not a magic bullet for weight loss
Fruits, veggies not a magic bullet for weight loss
Eating lots of fruits and vegetables is often recommended as a way to lose weight, but doing so may not help you shed excess pounds, according to researchers.More
Eating lots of fruits and vegetables is often recommended as a way to lose weight, but doing so may not help you shed excess pounds, according to researchers.More
Healthy weight loss may bring better sleep, brighter mood
Healthy weight loss may bring better sleep, brighter mood
Dropping excess pounds may not only improve your physical health, it might also help you feel more awake and happy, a new study shows.More
Dropping excess pounds may not only improve your physical health, it might also help you feel more awake and happy, a new study shows.More
Diets high in dairy might boost colon cancer survival, a bit
Diets high in dairy might boost colon cancer survival, a bit
A diet rich in dairy products may slightly extend the lives of people diagnosed with colon cancer, a new study suggests.More
A diet rich in dairy products may slightly extend the lives of people diagnosed with colon cancer, a new study suggests.More
FDA: Bee pollen weight loss products pose health risks
FDA: Bee pollen weight loss products pose health risks
Some bee pollen products marketed for weight loss may actually threaten your health, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration warns.More
Some bee pollen products marketed for weight loss may actually threaten your health, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration warns.More
The effects of wearing high heels
The effects of wearing high heels
Like many other forms of fashion folly of days gone by, researchers have discovered that wearing high heels, even for a relatively short period of time, can have some major effects on the body.More
Like many other forms of fashion folly of days gone by, researchers have discovered that wearing high heels, even for a relatively short period of time, can have some major effects on the body.More
Soy foods don't seem to protect against uterine cancer
Soy foods don't seem to protect against uterine cancer
There's no evidence that soy foods protect against uterine cancer, a large Japanese study reports.More
There's no evidence that soy foods protect against uterine cancer, a large Japanese study reports.More
10 anti-aging tips to make yourself look younger
10 anti-aging tips to make yourself look younger
Since you can’t wish yourself younger, you’ll just have to defy aging the old-fashioned way -- by trying these 10 anti-aging tips to make yourself look younger.More
Since you can’t wish yourself younger, you’ll just have to defy aging the old-fashioned way -- by trying these 10 anti-aging tips to make yourself look younger.More
Exercise may spur more varied gut microbes
Exercise may spur more varied gut microbes
Exercise can increase the diversity of bacteria found in the gut, possibly boosting the immune system and improving long-term health, British researchers report.More
Exercise can increase the diversity of bacteria found in the gut, possibly boosting the immune system and improving long-term health, British researchers report.More
Cellphone exposure may harm male fertility
Cellphone exposure may harm male fertility
Men who carry a cellphone in their pants pocket may harm their sperm and reduce their chances of having children, a new review warns.More
Men who carry a cellphone in their pants pocket may harm their sperm and reduce their chances of having children, a new review warns.More
Too-clean homes may encourage child allergies, asthma
Too-clean homes may encourage child allergies, asthma
Cleanliness may be next to godliness, but a home that's too clean can leave a newborn child vulnerable to allergies and asthma later in life, a new study reports.More
Cleanliness may be next to godliness, but a home that's too clean can leave a newborn child vulnerable to allergies and asthma later in life, a new study reports.More
Yoga may not help ease asthma
Yoga may not help ease asthma
Although yoga is believed to boost physical and mental health, it does not seem to help ease symptoms of asthma, a new study finds.More
Although yoga is believed to boost physical and mental health, it does not seem to help ease symptoms of asthma, a new study finds.More
Bicyclists happier than drivers, train riders
Bicyclists happier than drivers, train riders
Riding a bike may benefit your mind as well as your body. People who use a bicycle to get from one place to another are generally happier than those who drive or use mass transit, according to a new study.More
Riding a bike may benefit your mind as well as your body. People who use a bicycle to get from one place to another are generally happier than those who drive or use mass transit, according to a new study.
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Could white bread be making you fat?
Could white bread be making you fat?
If you're watching your weight, you may have to watch your white bread consumption, too.More
If you're watching your weight, you may have to watch your white bread consumption, too.More
FDA orders new warning labels for tanning beds
FDA orders new warning labels for tanning beds
Just in time for summer, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced on Thursday that tanning beds and tanning booths now must carry a visible warning explicitly stating that the devices should not be used on...More
Just in time for summer, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced on Thursday that tanning beds and tanning booths now must carry a visible warning explicitly stating that the devices should not be used on people...More
Fast weight loss may mean muscle loss
Fast weight loss may mean muscle loss
If you lose weight too fast, you lose more muscle than when you shed excess pounds more slowly, a small study says.More
If you lose weight too fast, you lose more muscle than when you shed excess pounds more slowly, a small study says.More
Mediterranean diet may keep kids slimmer
Mediterranean diet may keep kids slimmer
Children who eat a Mediterranean-style diet are less likely to be overweight or obese than other youngsters, a new study suggests.More
Children who eat a Mediterranean-style diet are less likely to be overweight or obese than other youngsters, a new study suggests.More
Tips for staying safe in the sun
Tips for staying safe in the sun
The Memorial Day weekend marks the unofficial start of summer, and that means it's time to remind you about sun safety to reduce your risk of skin cancer.More
The Memorial Day weekend marks the unofficial start of summer, and that means it's time to remind you about sun safety to reduce your risk of skin cancer.More
Losing weight at any age may help the heart
Losing weight at any age may help the heart
Healthy weight loss at any time in adulthood is good for your heart, a new study indicates.More
Healthy weight loss at any time in adulthood is good for your heart, a new study indicates.More
Sperm, semen defects may be linked to shorter life spans
Sperm, semen defects may be linked to shorter life spans
Men rendered infertile due to defects in their semen and sperm are more likely to die early than men with normal semen, new research suggests.More
Men rendered infertile due to defects in their semen and sperm are more likely to die early than men with normal semen, new research suggests.More
There may be such a thing as 'too much exercise'
There may be such a thing as 'too much exercise'
Is there a limit to the benefits of exercise? Two studies suggest that, for certain people, keeping to a moderate physical activity regimen may be best for heart health.More
Is there a limit to the benefits of exercise? Two studies suggest that, for certain people, keeping to a moderate physical activity regimen may be best for heart health.More
Syphilis cases climbing among gay men
Syphilis cases climbing among gay men
Syphilis has returned with a vengeance to the gay community, U.S. health officials reported Friday.More
Syphilis has returned with a vengeance to the gay community, U.S. health officials reported Friday.More
Skin cancer prevention tips you can use
Skin cancer prevention tips you can use
One in five Americans will develop skin cancer at some point in their lives, making it the most common type of cancer in the nation.More
One in five Americans will develop skin cancer at some point in their lives, making it the most common type of cancer in the nation.More
40 isn't too old to start intensive exercise
40 isn't too old to start intensive exercise
Men who begin endurance exercise after age 40 may get similar long-term heart benefits as those who start training before age 30, new research finds.More
Men who begin endurance exercise after age 40 may get similar long-term heart benefits as those who start training before age 30, new research finds.More
Could a few beers a week cut a woman's rheumatoid arthritis risk?
Could a few beers a week cut a woman's rheumatoid arthritis risk?
Having a beer a few times a week might help women avoid painful rheumatoid arthritis, a new study suggests.More
Having a beer a few times a week might help women avoid painful rheumatoid arthritis, a new study suggests.More
Prenatal fish oil supplements may not boost child's brain health
Prenatal fish oil supplements may not boost child's brain health
SATURDAY, May 3, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Despite public health recommendations that women consume omega-3 fatty acid supplements while pregnant, new research suggests that offspring don't gain any mental health benefit.
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SATURDAY, May 3, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Despite public health recommendations that women consume omega-3 fatty acid supplements while pregnant, new research suggests that offspring do not gain any mental health benefit.More
US task force: Doctors should give toddlers fluoride treatments
US task force: Doctors should give toddlers fluoride treatments
Primary care doctors should start playing a more prominent role in dental care for children, according to new recommendations from the influential U.S. Preventive Services Task Force.More
Primary care doctors should start playing a more prominent role in dental care for children, according to new recommendations from the influential U.S. Preventive Services Task Force.More
Ironclad findings about red meat's harms?
Ironclad findings about red meat's harms?
A type of iron found only in red meat is associated with an increase in the risk of heart disease, a new review finds.More
A type of iron found only in red meat is associated with an increase in the risk of heart disease, a new review finds.More
Spouse's sunny outlook may be good for your health
Spouse's sunny outlook may be good for your health
Marriage vows often include the promise to stick together for better or for worse, and research now suggests that when it comes to your health, having an optimistic spouse is better.More
Marriage vows often include the promise to stick together for better or for worse, and research now suggests that when it comes to your health, having an optimistic spouse is better.More
How to keep your fitness goals on track
How to keep your fitness goals on track
The New Year's resolutions many made to get fit have stalled by now. And one expert thinks that's because many people set their goals too high.More
The New Year's resolutions many made to get fit have stalled by now. And one expert thinks that's because many people set their goals too high.More
Extroverts happier regardless of culture
Extroverts happier regardless of culture
Being outgoing makes you happier no matter where you live, a new international study says.More
Being outgoing makes you happier no matter where you live, a new international study says.More
Crunchy or smooth? Food's texture may sway perception of calories
Crunchy or smooth? Food's texture may sway perception of calories
Creamy butter or ice cream versus a crunchy granola bar: A new study suggests that the texture of foods influences people's dieting choices.More
Creamy butter or ice cream versus a crunchy granola bar: A new study suggests that the texture of foods influences people's dieting choices.More
Yoga big on West Coast, chiropractors popular in Midwest
Yoga big on West Coast, chiropractors popular in Midwest
Folks on the West Coast are faithful followers of yoga and meditation. Midwesterners turn to chiropractors or osteopathic doctors for their aches and pains.More
Folks on the West Coast are faithful followers of yoga and meditation. Midwesterners turn to chiropractors or osteopathic doctors for their aches and pains.More
Less salt use tied to drop in British heart deaths
Less salt use tied to drop in British heart deaths
A drop in salt consumption likely played a big role in a recent large reduction in deaths related to heart disease and stroke in England, a new study suggests.More
A drop in salt consumption likely played a big role in a recent large reduction in deaths related to heart disease and stroke in England, a new study suggests.More
A doctor's 'people skills' affects patients' health
A doctor's 'people skills' affects patients' health
A doctor's "bedside manner" seems to have a real effect on patients' health, a new research review suggests.More
A doctor's "bedside manner" seems to have a real effect on patients' health, a new research review suggests.More
Beans, lentils, peas: Your recipe for lower cholesterol?
Beans, lentils, peas: Your recipe for lower cholesterol?
Eating beans, lentils and other legumes may help you cut down on LDL "bad" cholesterol and lower your risk for heart disease, a new review suggests.More
Eating beans, lentils and other legumes may help you cut down on LDL "bad" cholesterol and lower your risk for heart disease, a new review suggests.More
CDC salt guidelines too low for good health
CDC salt guidelines too low for good health
Don't toss out your salt shaker just yet: A new analysis from Denmark finds current recommended salt guidelines may be too low.More
Don't toss out your salt shaker just yet: A new analysis from Denmark finds current recommended salt guidelines may be too low.More
Too much running tied to shorter life span
Too much running tied to shorter life span
Running regularly has long been linked to a host of health benefits, including weight control, stress reduction, better blood pressure and cholesterol.More
Running regularly has long been linked to a host of health benefits, including weight control, stress reduction, better blood pressure and cholesterol.More
Fruits and veggies may reduce death risk
Fruits and veggies may reduce death risk
A diet filled with fresh produce is good for your health, and now a large study suggests that eating plenty of fruits and vegetables may substantially cut your risk of death.More
A diet filled with fresh produce is good for your health, and now a large study suggests that eating plenty of fruits and vegetables may substantially cut your risk of death.More
Stronger muscles may mean better health for kids
Stronger muscles may mean better health for kids
Preteens with strong muscles may have healthier blood pressure, cholesterol and body-fat levels than their less brawny peers, a new study suggests.More
Preteens with strong muscles may have healthier blood pressure, cholesterol and body-fat levels than their less brawny peers, a new study suggests.More
Fewer Americans would smoke if cessation treatments were covered
Fewer Americans would smoke if cessation treatments were covered
More Americans would quit smoking if coverage for every type of smoking-cessation treatment was provided by all state Medicaid programs.More
More Americans would quit smoking if coverage for every type of smoking-cessation treatment was provided by all state Medicaid programs, and if states removed barriers to coverage, according to a federal government study.More
Smoking bans linked to drop in premature births, kids' asthma attacks
Smoking bans linked to drop in premature births, kids' asthma attacks
Bans on smoking in public places and the workplace in North America and Europe are linked to a 10 percent drop in premature births and the number of children going to the hospital for an asthma flare-up.More
Bans on smoking in public places and the workplace in North America and Europe are linked to a 10 percent drop in premature births and the number of children going to the hospital for an asthma flare-up.More
Marathon training might boost heart health
Marathon training might boost heart health
Marathon training may be a good way for middle-aged men to reduce their risk of heart problems, a new study suggests.More
Marathon training may be a good way for middle-aged men to reduce their risk of heart problems, a new study suggests.More
Exercise affects men's, women's hearts differently
Exercise affects men's, women's hearts differently
The formula doctors use to evaluate treadmill stress tests, and thereby assess heart health, doesn't account for important differences between men and women, a new study contends.More
The formula doctors use to evaluate treadmill stress tests, and thereby assess heart health, doesn't account for important differences between men and women, a new study contends.More
Take heart: Mediterranean diet combats diabetes
Take heart: Mediterranean diet combats diabetes
Adhering to a so-called Mediterranean diet may reduce your risk of diabetes, especially if you're at high risk for heart disease.More
Adhering to a so-called Mediterranean diet may reduce your risk of diabetes, especially if you're at high risk for heart disease.More
Ways to cut your colon cancer risk
Ways to cut your colon cancer risk
Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death, but there are ways of reducing your risk.More
Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death, but there are ways of reducing your risk.More
When moms get active, kids follow
When moms get active, kids follow
Want to keep your little kids active? A new study suggests that mothers may be the key: Preschool children with more active moms appear more likely to be active themselves.More
Want to keep your little kids active? A new study suggests that mothers may be the key: Preschool children with more active moms appear more likely to be active themselves.More
More muscles linked to longer life
More muscles linked to longer life
The more muscle older adults have, the lower their risk of death, according to a new study.More
The more muscle older adults have, the lower their risk of death, according to a new study.More
Offices with open floor plans tied to more sick days
Offices with open floor plans tied to more sick days
Offices with open floor plans and no individual workstations may take a toll on employee health, a new study from Sweden suggests.More
Offices with open floor plans and no individual workstations may take a toll on employee health, a new study from Sweden suggests.More
Keep your heart healthy
Keep your heart healthy
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, and 49 percent of adults have at least one risk factor for the disease.
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Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, and 49 percent of adults have at least one risk factor for the disease.
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Flu can infect many without causing symptoms
Flu can infect many without causing symptoms
Think you know who has the flu? Think again: a new study finds that three-quarters of people infected with seasonal flu and swine flu in recent years showed no symptoms.More
Think you know who has the flu? Think again: a new study finds that three-quarters of people infected with seasonal flu and swine flu in recent years showed no symptoms.More
'Five-second' food rule may be real
'Five-second' food rule may be real
The five-second rule -- pick up that dropped food on the floor fast if you want to safely eat it -- may have some basis in reality, researchers report.More
The five-second rule -- pick up that dropped food on the floor fast if you want to safely eat it -- may have some basis in reality, researchers report.More
Protein from meat, fish may help men age well
Protein from meat, fish may help men age well
Older men may gain a boost physically, mentally and socially if they eat a diet rich in meat and fish, according to a new study from Japan.More
Older men may gain a boost physically, mentally and socially if they eat a diet rich in meat and fish, according to a new study from Japan.More
Weed use up, cocaine use down
Weed use up, cocaine use down
Americans' use of cocaine fell by half from 2006 to 2010, but marijuana use increased by more than 30 percent during that time, according to a new report.More
Americans' use of cocaine fell by half from 2006 to 2010, but marijuana use increased by more than 30 percent during that time, according to a new report.More
Do harder working husbands have healthier wives?
Do harder working husbands have healthier wives?
Husbands beware: Wives now have another reason to want you to work longer and harder. The more a male spouse works, the healthier his wife will be, new research suggests.More
Husbands beware: Wives now have another reason to want you to work longer and harder. The more a male spouse works, the healthier his wife will be, new research suggests.More
Balanced diet during pregnancy may lower risk of preterm delivery
Balanced diet during pregnancy may lower risk of preterm delivery
Expectant mothers are often told to eat lots of fruits and vegetables, and a new study adds to evidence that a healthy diet is linked to a reduced risk of premature birth.More
Expectant mothers are often told to eat lots of fruits and vegetables, and a new study adds to evidence that a healthy diet is linked to a reduced risk of premature birth.More
Diet to reduce blood pressure may also stave off kidney stones
Diet to reduce blood pressure may also stave off kidney stones
A diet originally designed to lower blood pressure may also be effective for preventing kidney stones, according to a new study.More
A diet originally designed to lower blood pressure may also be effective for preventing kidney stones, according to a new study.More
Schools add more fruits, veggies to the '3 Rs'
Schools add more fruits, veggies to the '3 Rs'
Under new U.S. guidelines on school lunches, low-income students are eating more fruits and vegetables, according to a new study.More
Under new U.S. guidelines on school lunches, low-income students are eating more fruits and vegetables, according to a new study.More
FDA's new food labels would focus on calories, sugar content
FDA's new food labels would focus on calories, sugar content
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration formally proposed Thursday updating the "nutrition facts" labels on food products to better reflect Americans' current eating habits and health concerns.More
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration formally proposed Thursday updating the "nutrition facts" labels on food products to better reflect Americans' current eating habits and health concerns.More
Flu shot may lower stroke risk
Flu shot may lower stroke risk
Getting the seasonal flu shot could provide a bonus: It might also significantly reduce your risk of stroke, a new study suggests.More
Getting the seasonal flu shot could provide a bonus: It might also significantly reduce your risk of stroke, a new study suggests.More
Beauty, not health may spur teens to use sunscreen
Beauty, not health may spur teens to use sunscreen
If you really want to motivate teens to use sunscreen, you might try appealing to their vanity.More
If you really want to motivate teens to use sunscreen, you might try appealing to their vanity.More
Safe sex education must start long before teens engage in sex
Safe sex education must start long before teens engage in sex
Having a stable home life as a child, nice friends and success at school reduces the odds of getting sexually transmitted diseases as a young adult, according to a new study.More
Having a stable home life as a child, nice friends and success at school reduces the odds of getting sexually transmitted diseases as a young adult, according to a new study.More
Who's a hunk depends on time of the month
Who's a hunk depends on time of the month
So, when you're in between menstrual periods, that shy, sensitive guy may make your heart flutter, but the burly man with the deep voice looks inexplicably irresistible when you're ovulating.More
So, when you're in between menstrual periods, that shy, sensitive guy may make your heart flutter, but the burly man with the deep voice looks inexplicably irresistible when you're ovulating.More
'Talking' medical devices, apps continue to evolve
'Talking' medical devices, apps continue to evolve
They remind you when it's time to take your medicine, coach you through emergency medical procedures and text you their approval when you eat your veggies.More
They remind you when it's time to take your medicine, coach you through emergency medical procedures and text you their approval when you eat your veggies.More
Moderate exercise may cut women's stroke risk
Moderate exercise may cut women's stroke risk
Brisk walking, tennis and other types of moderate exercise may lower a woman's stroke risk by one-fifth, a new study says.More
Brisk walking, tennis and other types of moderate exercise may lower a woman's stroke risk by one-fifth, a new study says.More
U.S. teens eat too much salt, hiking obesity risk
U.S. teens eat too much salt, hiking obesity risk
American teens are taking in as much dietary salt as adults, far exceeding guidelines on healthy limits for daily consumption, new research warns.More
American teens are taking in as much dietary salt as adults, far exceeding guidelines on healthy limits for daily consumption, new research warns.More
Many young Americans with HIV delay treatment
Many young Americans with HIV delay treatment
A troubling new study finds that one-third to nearly half of American teens and young adults with HIV delay treatment until their infection is advanced, putting them at risk for serious health problems.More
A troubling new study finds that one-third to nearly half of American teens and young adults with HIV delay treatment until their infection is advanced, putting them at risk for serious health problems.More
Stressed by work-life balance? Just exercise
Stressed by work-life balance? Just exercise
Feeling conflicted by the push-pull of work and family life? New research suggests that regular exercise can help balance out those feelings.More
Feeling conflicted by the push-pull of work and family life? New research suggests that regular exercise can help balance out those feelings.More
10 heart-healthy Valentine’s dinner date ideas
10 heart-healthy Valentine’s dinner date ideas
Before you head out with your date or loved-one wrapped around your arm, take a moment to consider a few of these tips to keep your special, Valentine's Day dinner a little more heart-healthy.More
Before you head out with your date or loved-one wrapped around your arm, take a moment to consider a few of these tips to keep your special, Valentine's Day dinner a little more heart-healthy.More
Gov't wants to update food labels
Gov't wants to update food labels
America's food labels may get their first makeover in more than 20 years.More
America's food labels may get their first makeover in more than 20 years.More
How to prevent winter sports injuries
How to prevent winter sports injuries
Get out and enjoy winter but take steps to protect yourself from common ski- and snowboard-related injuries such as sprains, strains, dislocations and fractures, an orthopedist says.More
Get out and enjoy winter but take steps to protect yourself from common ski- and snowboard-related injuries such as sprains, strains, dislocations and fractures, an orthopedist says.More
5 naturally soothing scents
5 naturally soothing scents
While we can’t always crawl into bed at any given hour in the day, we can surround ourselves with calming aromas at anytime. Here are five scents that have been proven to naturally soothe.More
While we can’t always crawl into bed at any given hour in the day, we can surround ourselves with calming aromas at anytime. Here are five scents that have been proven to naturally soothe.
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Could turning down the thermostat help you lose weight?
Could turning down the thermostat help you lose weight?
Could your warm and cozy home be hindering your weight-loss efforts?More
Could your warm and cozy home be hindering your weight-loss efforts?More
Extra sleep in morning may help teens stay alert in class
Extra sleep in morning may help teens stay alert in class
Delaying the morning school bell might help teens avoid sleep deprivation, according to a new study. Later school start times appear to improve teens' sleep and reduce their daytime sleepiness.More
Delaying the morning school bell might help teens avoid sleep deprivation, according to a new study. Later school start times appear to improve teens' sleep and reduce their daytime sleepiness.More
Sunlight might be good for your blood pressure
Sunlight might be good for your blood pressure
Sunlight is known to lower blood pressure, but now a team of British researchers has figured out why.More
Sunlight is known to lower blood pressure, but now a team of British researchers has figured out why.More
No proof that 'blood-type' diets work
No proof that 'blood-type' diets work
The so-called "blood-type diet" may be trendy, but there's no scientific evidence to support it, a new study says.More
The so-called "blood-type diet" may be trendy, but there's no scientific evidence to support it, a new study says.More
Quinoa may be safe grain for people with celiac disease
Quinoa may be safe grain for people with celiac disease
The grain quinoa seems safe for people with celiac disease, a new British study suggests.More
The grain quinoa seems safe for people with celiac disease, a new British study suggests.More
Americans eating better, cutting calories
Americans eating better, cutting calories
American adults are eating healthier diets, making better use of nutrition information on food labels, consuming more fiber and less cholesterol, and getting fewer calories from total fat and saturated fat.More
American adults are eating healthier diets, making better use of nutrition information on food labels, consuming more fiber and less cholesterol, and getting fewer calories from total fat and saturated fat.More
Your guide to keeping kids healthy
Your guide to keeping kids healthy
Your kids may come home from school this winter with something more worrisome than homework -- sniffles, tummy bugs and even (ick!) lice.More
Your kids may come home from school this winter with something more worrisome than homework -- sniffles, tummy bugs and even (ick!) lice.More
Easier way for doctors to identify substance abuse?
Easier way for doctors to identify substance abuse?
A single question may help doctors determine whether a patient has a drug or alcohol problem and the level of abuse, a new study suggests.More
A single question may help doctors determine whether a patient has a drug or alcohol problem and the level of abuse, a new study suggests.More
Want to stay healthy? Try washing your hands
Want to stay healthy? Try washing your hands
Like "Turn out the lights" and "Don't slam the door," being told to "Wash your hands" is one of those universal instructions children hear every day.More
Like "Turn out the lights" and "Don't slam the door," being told to "Wash your hands" is one of those universal instructions children hear every day.More
Stocking epinephrine in schools might save lives
Stocking epinephrine in schools might save lives
As a pediatrician at Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus, Ohio, Dr. Sarah Denny has seen her share of the life-threatening reactions that can happen with food allergies.More
As a pediatrician at Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus, Ohio, Dr. Sarah Denny has seen her share of the life-threatening reactions that can happen with food allergies.More
Media focus on obesity may backfire for some women
Media focus on obesity may backfire for some women
Feeling a little fat after the holidays? Beware. Reading a news story that seems to devalue people who are overweight might make you more likely to reach for snacks to soothe your anxiety.More
Feeling a little fat after the holidays? Beware. Reading a news story that seems to devalue people who are overweight might make you more likely to reach for snacks to soothe your anxiety.More
Ban on class of chemicals lowers human exposures
Ban on class of chemicals lowers human exposures
The banning of certain types of a common class of chemicals known as phthalates has reduced Americans' exposure to the chemicals' potential harms, a new study suggests.More
The banning of certain types of a common class of chemicals known as phthalates has reduced Americans' exposure to the chemicals' potential harms, a new study suggests.More
Women more open to weight-loss surgery
Women more open to weight-loss surgery
Women are four times more likely than men to seek weight-loss surgery, a new study finds.More
Women are four times more likely than men to seek weight-loss surgery, a new study finds.More
Ease into a workout program to prevent injuries
Ease into a workout program to prevent injuries
If your New Year's resolution was to get in shape, you should ease into your exercise program, an expert warns. Trying to get quick results could do more harm than good.More
If your New Year's resolution was to get in shape, you should ease into your exercise program, an expert warns. Trying to get quick results could do more harm than good.More
Your daily coffee just might jolt your memory
Your daily coffee just might jolt your memory
Swarms of morning commuters clutch cups of coffee to kick-start the workday. But a new study suggests caffeine might do more for the brain than boost alertness -- it may help memory too.More
Swarms of morning commuters clutch cups of coffee to kick-start the workday. But a new study suggests caffeine might do more for the brain than boost alertness -- it may help memory too.More
CDC: Docs aren't doing enough to discourage problem drinking
CDC: Docs aren't doing enough to discourage problem drinking
Doctors aren't talking often enough with their patients about the harmful effects of alcohol, even if those patients are binge drinkers, U.S. health officials reported.More
Doctors aren't talking often enough with their patients about the harmful effects of alcohol, even if those patients are binge drinkers, U.S. health officials reported.More
5 ways to keep skin healthy all winter
5 ways to keep skin healthy all winter
Between the cold dry air outdoors and the hot dry air indoors, skin definitely needs a little more TLC. Read on to find out how to winter-proof your skin care routine.More
Between the cold dry air outdoors and the hot dry air indoors, skin definitely needs a little more TLC. Read on to find out how to winter-proof your skin care routine.More
Labeling food with 'stop' or 'go' colors might spur healthier diet
Labeling food with 'stop' or 'go' colors might spur healthier diet
Hospitals might be able to coax cafeteria customers to buy healthier food by adjusting item displays to have traffic light-style green, yellow and red labels based on their level of nutrition, new research suggests.More
Hospitals might be able to coax cafeteria customers to buy healthier food by adjusting item displays to have traffic light-style green, yellow and red labels based on their level of nutrition, new research suggests.More
The cold, hard truth about surviving bitter winter weather
The cold, hard truth about surviving bitter winter weather
The record-shattering cold weather that's gripping much of the United States can pose extreme health risks, doctors warned Monday.More
The record-shattering cold weather that's gripping much of the United States can pose extreme health risks, doctors warned Monday.More
Get fit before you hit the slopes
Get fit before you hit the slopes
Downhill skiing is a great way to enjoy winter, but you need to prepare your body beforehand to reduce the risk of injuries, an expert suggests.More
Downhill skiing is a great way to enjoy winter, but you need to prepare your body beforehand to reduce the risk of injuries, an expert suggests.More
Weight fluctuations: Why does the scale say that?
Weight fluctuations: Why does the scale say that?
Most women play some version of the scale game whenever they weigh themselves, but the truth is there are at least eight reasons why the numbers can fluctuate so much.More
Most women play some version of the scale game whenever they weigh themselves, but the truth is there are at least eight reasons why the numbers can fluctuate so much. More
Winter chores made easier - and safer
Winter chores made easier - and safer
Cold weather sure does make household tasks pile up. Before you tackle your to-do list, chill out with these tips from injury-prevention experts.More
Cold weather sure does make household tasks pile up. Before you tackle your to-do list, chill out with these tips from injury-prevention experts.More
Slow eating might help curb calories
Slow eating might help curb calories
As people look for fresh strategies to cut back on calories and shed pounds, a new study suggests that simply eating more slowly can significantly reduce how much people eat in a single sitting.More
As people look for fresh strategies to cut back on calories and shed pounds, a new study suggests that simply eating more slowly can significantly reduce how much people eat in a single sitting.More
A guide to smoking-cessation options
A guide to smoking-cessation options
People who want to quit smoking cigarettes no longer have to suffer through cold-turkey withdrawal.More
People who want to quit smoking cigarettes no longer have to suffer through cold-turkey withdrawal.More
Big cigarette tax hikes might prevent 200 million deaths in a century
Big cigarette tax hikes might prevent 200 million deaths in a century
Tripling cigarette taxes around the world -- an ambitious notion -- would prevent 200 million people from dying prematurely over a century.More
Tripling cigarette taxes around the world -- an ambitious notion -- would prevent 200 million people from dying prematurely over a century and shrink the number of smokers worldwide by one-third, a new review estimates.More
E-cigarettes: Separating fiction from fact
E-cigarettes: Separating fiction from fact
It's the new year, a time when a smokers' thoughts often turn to quitting.More
It's the new year, a time when a smokers' thoughts often turn to quitting.More
Total smoking bans work better than halfway measures
Total smoking bans work better than halfway measures
Total smoking bans in homes and cities greatly increase the likelihood that smokers will cut back or quit, according to a new study.More
Total smoking bans in homes and cities greatly increase the likelihood that smokers will cut back or quit, according to a new study.More
Home remedies for a potential hangover
Home remedies for a potential hangover
Find out what really happens to your body when you have a hangover and how you can best prevent or treat the symptoms.More
Find out what really happens to your body when you have a hangover and how you can best prevent or treat the symptoms.More
New year, new exercises!
New year, new exercises!
The latest workout trends will help you avoid the same old routine and have you hitting your goals in no time.More
The latest workout trends will help you avoid the same old routine and have you hitting your goals in no time. More
10 tips for responsible drinking on New Year's Eve
10 tips for responsible drinking on New Year's Eve
Here are the top 10 tips that will allow holiday revelers to tie one on responsibly.More
Here are the top 10 tips that will allow holiday revelers to tie one on responsibly.More
Peer pressure may influence your food choices
Peer pressure may influence your food choices
Peer pressure might play a part in what you eat and how much you eat, a new review suggests.More
Peer pressure might play a part in what you eat and how much you eat, a new review suggests.More
7 good luck foods for the new year
7 good luck foods for the new year
With all the feelings of hope and inspiration a new year brings, why not add some good luck into the mix? The following are some of the foods that are associated with good luck in the New Year.More
With all the feelings of hope and inspiration a new year brings, why not add some good luck into the mix? The following are some of the foods that are associated with good luck in the New Year.More
5 inspiring new year's resolutions you can keep
5 inspiring new year's resolutions you can keep
If the new year’s resolutions you’ve made already sound unrealistic, here are some new ones that you’ll actually be inspired to keep.More
If the new year’s resolutions you’ve made already sound unrealistic, here are some new ones that you’ll actually be inspired to keep.More
Keep the holidays merry for kids with diabetes
Keep the holidays merry for kids with diabetes
The holidays are a potentially dangerous time for children with diabetes, an expert warns, and parents need to take steps to keep them safe.More
The holidays are a potentially dangerous time for children with diabetes, an expert warns, and parents need to take steps to keep them safe.More
Working out might help counteract holiday eating excess
Working out might help counteract holiday eating excess
Stuffing yourself with too many holiday goodies? Exercising daily might reduce the harmful effects to your health, according to a small new study.More
Stuffing yourself with too many holiday goodies? Exercising daily might reduce the harmful effects to your health, according to a small new study.More
Gov't wants tighter rules on antibacterial soaps, body washes
Gov't wants tighter rules on antibacterial soaps, body washes
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said Monday that it wants makers of antibacterial hand soaps and body washes to prove their products are safe for long-term daily use and more effective than regular soaps.More
The Food and Drug Administration said Monday that it wants makers of antibacterial hand soaps and body washes to prove their products are safe for long-term daily use and more effective than regular soaps.More
Good body image goes hand in hand with happier relationship
Good body image goes hand in hand with happier relationship
Women who are happy with their bodies are better able to maintain a happy relationship, a new study finds.More
Women who are happy with their bodies are better able to maintain a happy relationship, a new study finds.More
Boosting access to healthier grocery stores might not improve eating habits
Boosting access to healthier grocery stores might not improve eating habits
"If you build it, they will come" might not apply to putting more grocery stores in poor Americans' neighborhoods.More
"If you build it, they will come" might not apply to putting more grocery stores in poor Americans' neighborhoods.More
Ready to get in shape? Ease into exercise
Ready to get in shape? Ease into exercise
Watching the Winter Olympics in Sochi may inspire some to get off the couch and begin working out or playing sports, but it's important to ease into these activities, an expert suggests.More
Watching the Winter Olympics in Sochi may inspire some to get off the couch and begin working out or playing sports, but it's important to ease into these activities, an expert suggests.More
Could low-fat yogurt help ward off diabetes?
Could low-fat yogurt help ward off diabetes?
People looking to avoid type 2 diabetes might want to increase the amount of yogurt they eat, a new study by British researchers suggests.More
People looking to avoid type 2 diabetes might want to increase the amount of yogurt they eat, a new study by British researchers suggests.More
Want to keep the weight off? Weekday meals may be key
Want to keep the weight off? Weekday meals may be key
People trying to lose weight should pay close attention to what they eat during the week, and not worry as much about enjoying themselves during the weekend, a new study suggests.More
People trying to lose weight should pay close attention to what they eat during the week, and not worry as much about enjoying themselves during the weekend, a new study suggests.More

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