Well Being Articles

It is very easy to be misguided by the numerous myths about cancer. As the disease has not yet been completely deciphered, everyday we come across some or the other cancer news. Do not believe blindly in everything that you get to read about the disease.

Spot reduction is one of the fitness industry's biggest myths. Some new evidence suggests that it might actually be possible, though only for relatively advanced trainees. Most of us will still need to shift that weight systemically.

Finding the ideal fit for an artificial limb is a huge challenge, because all stumps are different and their shape and size can change over time. New technology offers hope: artificial limbs may become a whole lot more comfortable very soon.

We all make New Year’s resolutions. Those things we know we should do, and haven’t got round to in the previous year become a priority in the upcoming one. But far too many people fall short of their goals due to poor planning.

Along with drinking less, learning a new skill, quitting smoking and getting a better work-life balance, losing weight tops the list of most common NY resolutions. But why do so many fail? And what can you do to stay on course right through the year?

Would you like better abs, a healthier spine, and more stamina? You might think you need an expensive personal trainer or at least a gym membership. You're wrong. The 'Ab Workouts for Men and Women' app is all you need to get started.

Spring is here, and you're probably excited about the growing choice of fresh produce you'll find in your grocery store. Don't overlook your garden - or indeed a meadow near you - as a food source though. The best spring greens grow in the wild!

In January 2014 a chemical spill left over 250,000 West Virginians without water for almost a week--and the declaration that the water supply was safe again was based on guesswork rather than science. Here is what you need to know to be prepared.

People who are watching their calories may be happy that they eat only those food items which are labeled as sugar free. But often they are completely unaware of the fact that the food which they think as safe for their health is loaded with aspartame.

Could working out - and specifically building muscle - lengthen your life span? A new study indicates that it could, and that muscle mass may be a better indicator of overall health than BMI.