Life style

Running usually elicits a love-it-or-hate-it response. But since it's one of the most efficient, accessible workouts, hitting the road (or treadmill or trail) could be your key to scoring a healthy heart and a lean body. Follow this easy guide to ens...

Running usually elicits a love-it-or-hate-it respo...

Start with the right equipment. When it comes to walking, shoes are your most important walking gear. To get off on the right foot, you'll want to be sure to protect your feet, legs and back (their all connected) with sturdy strolling shoes. They'll ...

Start with the right equipment. When it comes to w...

Never underestimate the power of a good walk—and not just as a midrun break. Going for a “pure” walk (no running at all) allows your body to make small adaptations that strengthen your feet, knees, and hips. Long, brisk walks can help boost your endu...

Never underestimate the power of a good walk—and n...

If you think doing crunches, crunches, and more crunches is the best way to build your abs, prepare to be enlightened. Every exercise in this routine, based on the science in our book, The New Rules of Lifting for Abs, strengthens your core—yet you w...

If you think doing crunches, crunches, and more cr...

Whether you’re new to yoga or a seasoned yogi, there’s always room to evolve your practice. Top yoga teachers share their tips for getting more out of the time you spend on the mat—and discuss how doing so can help enhance your life off of it. Come a...

Whether you’re new to yoga or a seasoned yogi, the...

I am underweight. I don't have an eating disorder; I just have a fast metabolism. I want to know how I can gain some weight and not stick out like a sore thumb for being so thin. - Giana An unfortunate side effect of the increase in people who are ov...

I am underweight. I don't have an eating disorder;...

Can I Splurge When I Eat Out A slice of pizza once in a while won't do you any harm. What's important is a person's average food intake over a few days, not just in a single meal. So if you eat a less-than-healthy meal once in a while, try to balance...

Can I Splurge When I Eat Out A slice of pizza once...

So many foods are made with milk and milk products these days that people with milk allergies have to pay attention to what's in just about everything they eat. And a milk allergy is not the same as lactose intolerance — some people with food allergi...

So many foods are made with milk and milk products...

Most schools are trying hard to upgrade their lunch programs and offer the best food they can. But not every school cafeteria provides appealing, healthy lunch choices. Educate yourself when it comes to what your cafeteria has to offer. For example, ...

Most schools are trying hard to upgrade their lunc...

Good Intentions Maybe you started out with healthy goals at dinnertime: some steamed vegetables with your lasagna, a heaping bowl of greens from the salad bar. But as you headed to a table, the fries caught your eye. Then you decided you'd better hit...

Good Intentions Maybe you started out with healthy...

I have braces, and I am trying to get to a healthy weight. I read about eating 5 servings of fruits and veggies a day. But I can't eat apples and things like that. What do I eat to still eat healthy? - Finn Having braces is a great time to make healt...

I have braces, and I am trying to get to a healthy...

Are organic foods really that much better for you than regular food? And can you lose weight by eating only organic food? - Mandy Organic foods can be part of a healthy diet. Whether they are much better for you than conventional food is still up for...

Are organic foods really that much better for you ...

My mom does not like to cook, so a lot of time she buys pre-made food. I don't know how or have time or money to cook my own meals. Can I still eat healthy by having ready-made food? - George Yes, it is possible to eat healthy ready-made food. Ask yo...

My mom does not like to cook, so a lot of time she...

How can I get myself to stop eating the foods with sugar and salt that I crave every day? - Sara Many people have trouble with sweets and salty food because they taste good — but you don't need us to tell you that! Unfortunately, eating too much of t...

How can I get myself to stop eating the foods with...

Portion Distortion Cookies as big as frisbees. Muffins the size of flower pots. Bowls of pasta so deep, your fork can barely find the bottom. One reason people's waistlines have expanded over the past few decades is because food portions have too. Pe...

Portion Distortion Cookies as big as frisbees. Muf...

The nutrition facts label on your favorite breakfast cereal tells you it's full of vitamins and minerals. So it must be healthy, right? Just because a food is high in vitamins doesn't mean it's healthy overall. Sure, it's great that your favorite cer...

The nutrition facts label on your favorite breakfa...

What is Soy? You may have heard about soy foods in the news, including claims that soy prevents diseases such as cancer and heart disease. So what's the story on soy? Soy, a versatile bean, is found in foods like soy milk, soy sauce, miso (soybean pa...

What is Soy? You may have heard about soy foods in...

Quick action is essential during a serious allergic reaction. Kind of like a fire drill, it's smart to occasionally review the instructions your doctor gave you and run through the steps you would take in an emergency. Here are the top things to know...

Quick action is essential during a serious allergi...

Could you really lose weight just by eating healthy and not exercising? - Carleigh Eating a healthy diet does not ensure that you will lose weight. Your weight is a balance between the calories you take in and the calories you burn. You will lose wei...

Could you really lose weight just by eating health...

What do doctors do if someone has a high BMI because of muscle? - Kieran BMI (short for body mass index) is a tool that's used to decide if someone might have a weight problem. BMI can get a bit complicated in the teen years because of all the growin...

What do doctors do if someone has a high BMI becau...

Does eating late make you gain weight? - Robin As long as the number of calories you eat in a day is not more than the calories you burn, eating late won't cause you to gain weight. The same meal has the same calories at 10 p.m. as it does at 6 p.m. ...

Does eating late make you gain weight? - Robin As ...