Healthy articles

As more people want fitness to be fun and challenging, there's been a backlash against the treadmill and the elliptical. Trouble is, the new orthodoxy isn't that great either. Every session doesn't need to leave you exhausted.

Depression is the world's most common psychiatric diagnosis. A growing body of evidence suggests that depression is largely a matter of genetics, rather than just a result of life choices, and that stimatizing the disease is uninformed and inappropriate.

Have you decided you'd rather raise your kids without spanking, but aren't quite sure what to do instead? Here are some new tricks to add to your bag.

If you are in a potentially abusive relationship, you should recognize this is not normal or healthy. Being the victim of abuse can leave you feeling alone, depressed, frightened and fearful. You can get out and it begins with taking the first step.

Most of us stock some foods in the pantry to use as we need them, but some foods go bad faster than you might expect.

Preparing for your impending death can be cathartic for you, and take a lot of pressure off your loved-ones. Here are some suggestions to get you started.

We're used to seeing an impossible ideal for women's bodies, and we've all heard women challenging it. But what about the images of male bodies we see? They're even crazier.

Wondering where to go for support if you run into breastfeeding problems, or where to find like-minded moms? SteadyHealth spoke to a La Leche League leader to find out about the benefits of peer support.

What is the herbicide roundup and is it toxic? Today, we're taking a look at the debate surrounding its potential environmental and health issues.

I'm old enough (ouch) to remember "I Like Ike (President Eisenhower)," I Love Lucy before it was in reruns, and the thrill of owning a Water Wiggle. When people like me are gone, will anyone remember them? Or similar icons of today 50 years later?