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  • Functional Fitness: Training for Daily Movement

    You don’t need to be an athlete or workout warrior to reap the benefits of a little exercise. In fact, everyday tasks – from climbing stairs, to reaching for high shelves or retrieving those keys you dropped on the floor – can be made easier and safer through better mobility, strength and balance. That’s where functional fitness comes in. It’s a type of exercise designed to help you carry out day-to-day activities and keep you active for years to come.

  • Reversing Type 2 Diabetes Through Weight Loss

    It’s hardly news that obesity and related health problems represent a major public health problem in the United States. More than 40 percent of nation’s population is considered obese. That’s fueled an increase in people with Type 2 diabetes – the most common illness linked to obesity, accounting for up to 50 percent of all new cases. 

  • Seizures: They Aren’t Always Epilepsy

    Seizures are usually associated with epilepsy, but not always. There are several reasons why you might have a seizure. Understanding seizures and epilepsy, including the connection between the two, may help you better manage your condition. 

  • 6 Things You Should Know About Cancer

    Cancer. It’s scary to think about. Most of us know someone who has battled the disease or even died of it.

  • Wait, My Vagina Can Rip?

    If you’ve gone through menopause and now intercourse hurts, or your vaginal region itches, you’re not alone. In extreme situations, your vaginal wall can actually rip and possibly lead to infection.

  • Choose the Right Summer Camp for Your Kids

    Finding a healthy, safe and memorable summer camp can be stressful for parents and their kids.

  • Why Am I Always Tired?

    Feeling tired isn’t unusual, especially if you’re a busy mom, have a demanding job – or both. But when fatigue lasts more than a few weeks, it’s time to figure out why.

  • Overweight, Obese Kids at Risk for MS as Adults

    Childhood obesity is linked to several health problems that can develop in adulthood, including diabetes, high blood pressure and heart disease. Recent research suggests another connection — obesity in childhood may also raise a person’s risk of developing multiple sclerosis (MS). 

  • 8 Ways To Get Rid of Water Retention

    Why is my ring so tight today? How did I gain 3 pounds overnight? Why don’t my shoes fit?

  • Bariatric Surgery: It's Not Just for Weight Loss

    If you have decided to have bariatric surgery, it’s likely that weight loss is your main goal. But you may also notice dramatic improvements to your physical and mental health.