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Kids face a lot of challenges as they grow up: Learning how to make and keep friends, get homework done and have fun while staying safe. But children today ...

You’ve likely heard that exercise can help you live a longer, healthier life. When you hear the word ‘exercise,’ you might think of going for a run or hopping ...

We’ve all heard that exercise is good for you. Did you know that it’s as true for older people as it is for any age group? You’re never too old to get moving, ...

t’s no secret that stress taxes your emotions and can take a toll on your physical health. If you’re juggling a career with family life, raising kids or ...

Studies of food addiction have focused on highly palatable foods. While fast food falls squarely into that category, it has several other attributes that may ...

An estimated 133 million Americans have some form of chronic health condition. While that means that being diagnosed with an ongoing, incurable condition is ...

Mounting scientific evidence shows that exercise is good not only for our bodies, but for our brains. Yet, exactly why physical activity benefits the brain is ...

Getting more exercise than normal -- or being more sedentary than usual -- for one day may be enough to affect sleep later that night, according to a new ...

Physical fitness can boost learning and memory in children, particularly when initial learning on a task is more challenging, according to research published ...

What are carbohydrates? Carbohydrates, or carbs, are sugar molecules. Along with proteins and fats, carbohydrates are one of three main ...

You may have seen the flowing postures and gentle movements of tai chi and wondered what it’s all about. Tai chi is an ancient mind and body practice. While ...

Building bone as a young adult can have benefits that last a lifetime, a new study showed. The research also confirmed that physical activity as we get older ...