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Bodyweight Training: The No-Excuse Workout Everyone Can Do

Even if we are familiar with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) recommendation of at least 30 minutes of daily cardio/weight training, we can be tempted to spend that time making excuses instead. Maybe It's that we’re too busy or the gym is too far away. The ideal solution, we tell ourselves, would be a private fitness center that’s open all the time. The good news is that you already have what you need for a convenient, quick workout.  

Painful, Long and Heavy Periods Might Be Endometriosis

Woman have symptoms of endometriosis for an average of six to ten years before getting diagnosed. Actress Julianne Hough, wants to help women become more aware of endometriosis through the SpeakEndo campaign. Hough, who first had symptoms of endometriosis when she was sixteen, but wasn’t diagnosed for four years, says in an interview that she initially didn’t want to complain about her symptoms. “I’m a tough cookie. I’m hardworking. I could deal with it on my own.” But eventually, after continued severe pain and bleeding, she sought help. 

Do I have a Food Allergy? When to Get Tested

Food allergies are common, with 4% to 6% of children and 4% of adults having one. A food allergy is a response from your immune system to eating a particular food or additive. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), most food allergies are caused by milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, shellfish, soy and wheat. Allergic reactions to these foods can vary from a tingling around the mouth to hives to difficulty breathing and even death.

What to Buy for Your Hurricane Food Kit

The arrival of hurricane season brings with it the annual reminder to prepare in advance. Fortunately, many resources exist to help guide decisions for purchasing supplies in preparation for a potential emergency. Planning for food is an essential part of hurricane preparedness.

Do You Know What Healthy Food Is?

Quick, answer this question: what’s the difference between “healthy,” “low fat” and “good source of” on a nutrition label?

Why Knowing the Calorie Count of Fast-Food Menu Items Doesn’t Lead to Healthier Choices

Whether you love a Big Mac, Frosty or five-piece chicken tenders, it turns out that knowing how many calories are in these fast-food items won’t stop you from eating them, according to one recent study.

New Blood Cancer Drug May Benefit Patients Who Don’t Respond to Chemotherapy

From immunotherapy and surgery to chemotherapy, we’ve made several advancements in cancer treatment.

Whole Body Cryotherapy — Does it Actually Work?

NBA star Steph Curry has done it. So have boxing champion Floyd Mayweather and soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo.

Learn the Difference Between Painful Periods, Endometriosis and IBS

If you have pain in your pelvic area, it may be difficult to know what’s causing your discomfort. Maybe you feel nauseous or constipated, or have diarrhea. You may have mild to severe cramping during your period. Or perhaps you have pain during intercourse or during a bowel movement. These symptoms can range from inconvenient to incapacitating, and the causes can vary as well.

Midlife Checkup: Don’t Skip This Essential Doctor Visit Once You Turn 50