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Vegetarians miss out on lots of foods. No grilled burgers or franks at picnics. No holiday turkey or fries cooked in animal fat. Strict vegetarians may even ...

Teens who are physically fit are more likely than other teens to achieve later success at college and work, a new study suggests. Teen fitness was also linked ...

It’s easy to sit more than you should. Many people sit at desks during the day, where we’re inactive for long periods of time. Moving more and sitting less ...

Our bones are alive. We might not think of them that way—but to keep themselves strong and usable, our bones are always changing. “Bone is living, growing ...

A study found that when people consumed a diet of highly processed foods, they took in more calories and gained more weight than when on a diet of minimally ...

Do you try to lose weight by putting certain foods off-limits? Depriving yourself of the foods you love, new research in rats suggests, might drive you to eat ...

Weekly classes of yoga or intensive stretching can reduce low back pain and improve back movement, a new study shows. Both types of classes were equally ...

A new study found that a combination of 5 healthy lifestyle factors may help reduce the chance of developing type 2 diabetes, even if family history puts you ...

Staying active is key for good health. No matter your age or fitness level, getting more physical activity will help support your body and mind. That’s why ...

Just about everyone knows that exercise is good for you. Some people can even rattle off reasons it keeps your muscles and joints strong, and how it fights ...

Exercise is a magic drug for many people with depression and anxiety disorders, and it should be more widely prescribed by mental health care providers, ...

As the popularity of fitness trackers has increased, so have the opportunities to use such devices to not only track fitness goals but also increase the ...