Think science news is just for nerds in white lab coats? Think again. Health-related scientific research has come a long way in the past decade... READ ON ...

Gym classes a vanishing. Passive entertainments are multiplying. The country has an out-of-control obesity problem. How can we stop the next... READ ON ...

You want to stay fit, and you want your baby to be healthy. Here's what's known (and not yet known) about the potential risks and rewards of... READ ON ...

Neurotic about your body? For your kids' sake, deal with it. The body burdens of parents are easily passed along – and lived out by... READ ON ...

Tired of feeling blue, or just so-so? Positive psychology pioneer Martin Seligman, PhD, believes you can mentally exercise your way to greater... PRINT EDITION ONLY

Not all stress is bad for you. But the response system that was designed to save your life can also do some serious harm. You can take steps... READ ON ...

Most of us take our eyesight for granted. But without proper care, nutrition and protection, our eyes are vulnerable to damage and degeneration.... READ ON ...

For storing food and toting beverages, plastics are hard to beat. But not all plastics are right - or safe - for all jobs. READ ON ...

Mercury in fish and dental fillings. Lead in old paint. Cadmium and arsenic in industrial wastes. There's a lot of talk about heavy-metal... READ ON ...

Clear air. Clean water. Clean Earth. What's good for the planet is good for you! Here's how to make your life a little more eco-friendly. READ ON ...

Don't leave your healthy habits behind when you travel. Here are some strategies for keeping your fitness moving while you are on the move. READ ON ...

Ready to have your best year ever? Two of the country's top coaches weigh in with advice on getting liftoff for the next phase of your life.... READ ON ...

Structural Integration techniques like Rolfing can improve your posture, your athletic performance and your sense of well-being. But are you... READ ON ...

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Is your body experiencing an energy shortage? Learn how your system creates and uses energy and you'll have a better shot at ramping up... READ ON ...

It's the first thing to go when we're stressed. It's the last thing we get when we're busy. But not sleeping enough can lead our bodies into... READ ON ...

Have you ever had a profound emotional experience during your workout and not understood why? Here's a scientific look at what's behind... READ ON ...

Some aging factors are beyond our control, but one of the biggest - inflammation - needn't be. Here's how you can extinguish the flames of... READ ON ...

Who says you can't get better with age? All you need is a little foresight, the right attitude and the will to do the work. READ ON ...

We know that excessive sun exposure is unhealthy, but there's increasing evidence that blocking out all the sun's rays can be equally... READ ON ...