Health

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

There’s a lot more culinary life in celery than the diet crowd lets on. And research shows it can help prevent memory loss, lower blood pressure and may even inhibit cancer.

Whether it’s hidden debt or a family skeleton, carrying around secrets can take a heavy toll on your happiness. Here are real-life stories that show how coming clean can set you free.

Reality shows about weight loss dominate television. Why have they become so popular? And are they entertaining, inspiring, infuriating —or all of the above?

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

Do you fly off the handle at the slightest provocation, or mount a major defense to even the slightest criticism? Here’s how to ditch the drama—and manage a more measured response.

You want to be healthy? Well, hey, that’s wonderful! This article is designed to help you succeed.

My favorite highlights from Dale Carnegie’s smart, no-fret philosophy.

New research shows that sleep significantly influences metabolism, appetite, and weight management. Could getting more shuteye help you ward off excess pounds?

Here we wrangle leading experts to address your most perplexing workout quandaries and conundrums — from building up joint strength for runners and why you want to progress from pushups on your knees to your toes.

With an astonishing array of applications, CoQ10 offers something for virtually everyone — from fitness buffs to those at high risk for heart disease and cancer.

Gluten troubles were once thought to be a problem primarily for those with celiac disease. But recent research indicates that gluten-related disorders extend to a far broader population, and affect far more than the digestive system.

Suppressing intense feelings can carry a heavy emotional toll. When letting it all out just isn’t a good option, here’s a healthier way to cope.

What you put your attention on grows. Here are seven tips on how to train your attention.

Your brain changes over the course of your lifetime — for better or for worse. Here’s how to make the most of your gray matter.

Marci Shimoff, author Happy for No Reason, offers feel-good advice on positive-psychology wisdom.

You stock your kitchen’s pantry shelves with wholesome, all-natural goods. Why not the shelves of your bathroom, too?

Proper hydration is key to good health, but why? And what’s the best way to get what our bodies really need? Our experts debunk a few myths.