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Health by the Numbers: Asthma

With the proper treatment, asthma sufferers can live full and active lives. Here's a look at the condition by the numbers.

Health by the Numbers: Fitness

It's never too late to start making physical exercise a part of your routine. Here's a look at fitness by the numbers.

What's Your Perfect Body Weight?

When it comes to a healthy body, the number on the scale may not be telling the whole story.

Health by the Numbers: Cholesterol

High cholesterol puts you at a higher risk for serious health conditions, including heart attack and stroke. Here's a look at cholesterol by the numbers.

Energy Bracelets: Real Deal or a Sham?

Some swear these bracelets reduce pain and boost athletic performance, so what's the real deal?

What Makes Boot Camp Workouts So Effective?

This fitness trend takes people at all fitness levels and whips them into the best shape of their lives. So what can boot camp do for you?

Exercises to Cure Your Neck Pain

While some exercises can cause your neck pain, performing these may remedy it.

5 Things to Do Before Your Workout

Make sure to add these to your to-do list before you exercise.

Your Respiratory System and Asthma

Take these steps to keep your asthma from interfering with optimal lung function.

Why Do Men Die First?

Recent statistics compiled by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) give women at birth an average life expectancy of 80.4 years compared with 75.4 years for men. So why is there such a gap?

Your Bathroom Scale Guide

Here's how to pick the right scale to support your goal of achieving and maintaining a healthy weight.

Minimalist Running Shoes: Best or Worst Choice?

"Barefoot" running shoes are gaining popularity. But do they benefit your body or cause more strain?

10 Ways to Get to the Gym Regularly

Here, 10 ways to ensure you get to the gym, despite life's everyday obstacles.

How Yoga Can Damage Your Body

While it's praised for its meditative approach to exercise, some experts are critical of the high incidence of injury.

7 Ways to Manage Rosacea

Rosacea, which often causes constant redness in the face, can be frustrating and difficult to treat, but there are steps you can take to manage the condition.

Conquering Portion Distortion

From entrées and desserts to sodas and sides, Americans are supersizing. Learn how to choose healthier portions.

Everyday Fitness

Follow these easy tips to make exercise part of your daily routine.

Wide Awake in America

Insomnia affects more than 70 million Americans. Find out more about what's keeping you awake at night.

5 Time-Wasters That Burn Calories

Who says losing weight has to be hard? These effortless activities can help rev your metabolism and melt the pounds away.

8 Ways to Manage Diabetes

Diabetes is a lifelong disease, but these tips can make it easier to manage the condition.

9 Easy Ways to Get More Z's

Can't get a good night's sleep? Follow these easy guidelines.

8 Ways to Prevent Manic Episodes

Follow these tips to help reduce the likelihood of a manic episode.

A Guide to Type 2 Diabetes

About 90 percent of the more than 25 million U.S. children and adults affected by diabetes have type 2 diabetes. Find out more about this growing epidemic, from risk factors to treatment options.

ADHD and Obesity: What's the Connection?

A national study suggests that kids with ADHD have double the chance of being overweight. Find out why.

8 Ways to Prevent Holiday Weight Gain

Want to enjoy the festivities without piling on the pounds? Check out our top eight tips.

Is Weight-Loss Surgery for You?

More and more Americans are opting for bariatric surgery to shed major pounds and improve their quality of life. Find out if you or a loved one could be a candidate.

7 Tips for a Healthier Work Day

There are plenty of ways to adopt healthy habits on the job, from fitting in a workout during lunch to switching out coffee for pure H2O.

10 Holiday Eating Tips

These healthy eating tips will help you make it to New Year's without the extra pounds or the guilt.

10 Ways to Help Manage Crohn's Disease

Although there's no known cure for Crohn's disease, these tips may help patients to manage their symptoms.

7 Secrets For Weight-Loss Success

Get the skinny on tricks that really work.

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