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How a father's healthy lifestyle and weight can benefit the health of his children.

Maybe getting stuck with needles doesn't sound like stress-relief to you. But many people swear it's the most rejuvenating body treatment ever.

The average American eats 70 grams of fructose per day — a number triple the recommended daily limit.

A recent study suggests that spending a few minutes putting your worries on paper before a test or presentation can measurably improve results.

No one wants to talk about constipation. But it's a chronic problem that undermines the health of millions of Americans. Are you one of them?

Jen Sinkler, our fitness editor, wrangles leading experts to address your most perplexing workout quandaries and conundrums.

A study by Roger Walsh, MD, PhD, found that making lifestyle changes can be as effective as drugs at treating depression and other mental health disorders.

New research shows that cigarette smoke can cause genetic damage within minutes.

A new study shows that physical exercise increases memory.

New research has weakened the perceived link between saturated fat and heart disease. Today, many experts, including Dr. Ronald M. Krauss, agree that refined carbs pose a much greater danger.

Americans spend billions every year trying to tame their allergy symptoms — mostly with prescriptions and over-the-counter drugs. Know your alternatives.

A frightening cancer diagnosis changed Kris Carr’s life forever - in many ways, for the better.

Could the medications we take to regulate cholesterol, blood pressure, and stomach acid be doing us more harm than good?