Nutrition & Fitness


Should You Work Out on an Empty...

The short answer is “no.” You should not consistently work out on an empty stomach. The basic premise behind working out on an empty stomach...

August 4, 2015 / 3 min read


Exercise During Teen Years Linked to Lower...

Involvement in team sports or a regular fitness routine during the teen years can lead to a reduced risk of developing fatal cancers later in...

July 31, 2015 / 1 min read


Kid-Friendly Summer Snacks: Recipes & Tips

Here are a few registered dietitian-approved tips and easy to prepare nutritious snacks to help your child’s growing needs during these long hectic months.

July 20, 2015 / 2 min read


Study: Sitting Too Much Elevates Women’s Cancer...

Too much time sitting is linked to a higher risk of specific types of cancer, especially for women, according to a new American Cancer Society...

July 17, 2015 / 3 min read


Tips for Training in the Summer Heat

Hydration-related sickness, serious foot, leg or knee injuries can occur without proper hydration when training in the summer heat.

July 13, 2015 / 3 min read


Summer Homework: Keeping Kids Hydrated

Keep these “DOs” and “DON'Ts”  in mind to prevent your child from becoming dehydrated.

July 2, 2015 / 2 min read


Diets Rich in Sugary Drinks Linked to...

A new study finds that diets rich in these sugary drinks cause 184,000 deaths worldwide annually, including 25,000 deaths in the United States.

July 1, 2015 / 2 min read


Health Alert for Pools and Hot Tubs;...

CDC: Outbreaks Linked to Pool Water; Safety Tips Diseases linked to pools and hot tubs have spiked significantly, according to the U.S. Center for Disease...

June 26, 2015 / 3 min read


More Americans are Obese or Overweight Than...

The troubling report finds that fewer than one-third of Americans are now at a healthy weight, with the rest of the population either overweight or...

June 22, 2015 / 2 min read


Dehydration Named Minor Role Player During NBA...

During the highly competitive series, cramps, dizziness and other symptoms of dehydration have hit key players on both teams.

June 16, 2015 / 2 min read