Well Being Articles

Yup, significant and speedy weight loss alters your metabolism to the point it may start fighting to get that weight back on. Find out why, and perhaps what you can do to avoid this effect.

Very low-calorie diets, consisting of between 450 and 800 calories, pose a dangerous health risk to most people. This is why you should never start one alone. For extremely obese people they can, however, be life-saving.

More US teens are overweight and obese now than ever before. If you think you're one of them, losing weight can be a path to better health and fitness — but it's important to do it safely.

The holiday season is finally here – along with increased risks of asthma attacks and other lung diseases. What causes such rise in air pollution levels, and what effects does it have on our respiratory system?

Feeling warm and fuzzy? It may not just be the holiday spirit. Because a livable Earth should take a prime spot on your X-mas wish list, here's what last-minute sustainable steps you can take toward a smaller carbon footprint, even this late in the game.

Hepatitis is a disease that affects the liver, and one of this organ's many functions is to help digest food. Not only can we make the job easier for the damaged organ, but a healthy diet can improve your overall condition as well.

So, my kids and I committed to saying "yes" to everything for a week. It didn't end up as thrilling as I expected, but was still interesting. Here's how the "yes challenge" played out.

Are we doomed to pick up a few million invisible, health-destroying bacteria every time nature calls while we're out and about and we have no choice but to use a public bathroom? Or can we make it out germ-free? The power is in your hands — so wash them.

Bacteria and viruses are everywhere, especially where we least expect them. Public bathrooms particularly seem to be their private nest. Here are the most common bugs that you would encounter in a public bathroom.

We all know how to brush our teeth, wash our hair, keep up with washcloths, choose the right antibacterial soap, and get wax out of our ears — or do we? Here is essential information most people don't know about their daily hygiene routines.