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Too often, people wait for a health scare before getting serious about shedding pounds.

Cholesterol is one of the most well-known, yet misunderstood, compounds found in the body. One of the biggest misconceptions is that all cholesterol is bad. The truth is that your body would fall apart without this critical component, which is essential for making cell membranes and hormones.

There are many lifestyle changes you can make to lower your risk of stroke – and some surprising things that put you at risk that you might not even know about.

Any time you take a medication, side effects are possible. But you don’t have to deal with them in silence.

People have been drinking tea for centuries, but today you can skip the sipping altogether and swallow tea pills, bite into tea-chocolate truffles and scoop up tea-laced ice cream. Retail products on store shelves entice with words like “superfood,” “athletic” and “power.” Some market tea products as a means to detox — cleanse a person’s system, or to lose weight.

Sex can be a great stress reliever, but according to one recent study the benefits of a good sex life may transfer over to your work life, too.

This blog was written in conjunction with Florida State University College of Medicine students.

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

Whether you’re delivering a big presentation or leading a team meeting, you need to show up prepared for the challenge. You can’t just phone it in.

The first step to avoid a foot or ankle injury while playing sports is choosing the appropriate shoe. But there are so many options that it’s easy to get overwhelmed.