Nutrition


Omega-3 Supplements Are No Substitutes for Prescribed...

Omega-3 dietary supplements containing fish oils are heavily promoted for heart health or for their anti-inflammatory qualities that can help people manage arthritis and joint...

May 31, 2016 / 3 min read


Roundup: Obesity, Diabetes Rates Edge Higher in...

For both sexes combined, the prevalence of obesity was highest among adults aged 40–59 (34.6 percent), followed by adults aged 60 and over (30.1 percent)...

May 27, 2016 / 4 min read


Memorial Day Treat: Grilled Pineapple Recipe

Memorial Day kicks off the summer season. During the holiday weekend, friends, families and co-workers get together for beach parties, picnics and backyard cookouts. These gatherings center around...

May 26, 2016 / 1 min read


FDA Unveils Revamped Food Label With ‘Added...

The updated label will include new details on how much sugar is added to packaged foods as part of a campaign to help Americans reduce...

May 20, 2016 / 2 min read


In Tune With Fitness: Exercise & Music

Does music have an effect on your exercise performance? There are individuals who believe that music helps motivate them during a workout. And fitness experts...

May 19, 2016 / 2 min read


Strokes: Myths vs. Facts

Most Americans are not fully aware of the differences between stroke risks and heart disease, and they may take stroke symptoms and warning signs for...

May 18, 2016 / 3 min read


Sitting, Heart Disease: 7 Ways to Get...

Sitting for long blocks of time can increase your risk of developing different illnesses, including heart and vascular diseases, research shows. But staying fit can...

May 16, 2016 / 2 min read


On Pins and Needles: Understanding Peripheral Neuropathy

Neuropathy can be a serious degenerative condition that acts as a signpost for other illnesses.

May 12, 2016 / 4 min read


Tips to Reduce Your Risk of Arthritis

There is no sure way to prevent arthritis. Some causes of the disease, such as increasing age, family history and gender (arthritis is more common...

May 11, 2016 / 3 min read


Roundup: ‘Severe Obesity’ Rate Among U.S. Children...

From infancy through age 18, rates of obesity have increased steadily from 1999 to 2014, and the number of children with the severest forms of...

April 29, 2016 / 2 min read