Well Being Articles

Americans spend $14 billion every year just on over-the-counter remedies and prescriptions from the vet for dogs of all ages. To provide an optimally healthy home for your family's furry members, however, avoid these 10 myths about canine health.

An exercise that lets you build power and strength, that improves conditioning and mobility - the power clean is all that and more. It's a classic lift, simple enough to learn but surprisingly effective. Here's how to do it.

Most of carry smartphones that give us access to a large part of all the information known to humankind. So why aren't we a whole lot smarter?

It's World Environment Day, and this year's theme is "Think, Eat, Save". Find out how much food goes to waste each year, how many people are still hungry despite that, and what you can do to make a difference to save the environment.

The kettlebell swing is one of the best exercises out there for conditioning and strength. But what about the one-armed version? One-arm swings lead to a stronger, more stable core with less back injuries and better sports performance. Here's how!

The disabling and sometimes deadly fungal infection called valley fever, known in the medical literature as coccidioidomycosis (kok-sid-e-oy-doh-my-KOH-sis), is spreading across the drought-prone but increasingly crowded Western United States.

Several months ago, former Clinton-era White House physician Dr. Connie Mariano commented on news network CNN that New Jersey Governor Chris Christie is too heavy for the Oval Office. Not surprisingly, Christie responded with "Shut up." But is he too fat?

One of the major problems in American healthcare has been the unavailability of insurance for people with pre-existing conditions. Obamacare wipes out pre-existing conditions exclusions, but doesn't provide money for some people who won't get coverage.

Superfoods is a real buzzword in the nutrition industry at the moment. Everyone knows these little beauties have many health benefits and should be part of your diet. How many are in your fridge?

Scientists now realize that both environmental and genetic factors play a role in determining whether a person becomes obese. New therapy could be on hand to help tailor the treatment for each individual.