I think about food all the time. It's my passion; it's my profession. Yet, for millions of people around the globe the thought of food is a matter of survival. Every year, more than 2.5 million children globally die due to hunger and malnutrition. In fact, chronic malnutrition, or the lack of proper nutrition over [...]

Every day for the last four years, Leah Alcala has greeted her Berkeley, California, middle-school students with an exercise she calls "my favorite no." As students enter class, they see a math problem on the whiteboard and are instructed to solve it on index cards. After they finish, Alcala immediately sees which answers are right [...]

When a celebrity dies, curiosity arises about the causes and effects of the disease and we learn more about it. Some facts about lung cancer.

Children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder may be at greater risk for being hit by a car when crossing the street. A new study suggests that because of differences in their ability to perceive risk, children with ADHD may choose to cross the street when it is less safe, even if they follow safety protocol [...]

While criticism of genetically modified foods has received widespread media attention in the past few years, consumers remain generally supportive of food biotechnology,

A recent study by Duke University estimates that 42 percent of Americans will be obese by 2030, up from about 34 percent today. Contrary to other reports, the epidemic is getting worse, not better. Will we all become obese?

The respiratory system is used differently depending on the sport – running, football, basketball, yoga, strength training. Learn how and how often to breathe.

Just 13 years old, Nick is his mother’s primary caregiver. Thanks to CNN Hero Connie Siskowski, he’s found some relief.

  Fruity Scent Enhanced Dancing & Club Experience With Valentine's Day around the corner, we return to the topic of the aphrodisiac potential of food aromas — and in particular how fruity, citrusy-scents appear to affect romantic behavior. The real-life occasion for this inquiry was the curious olfactory challenge posed by the banning of smoking [...]

Better Sports Performance with Dark Chocolate Compound We can't promise that dark chocolates for Valentine's Day will help your relationship figuratively "go the distance" — but new basic research suggests cocoa compounds might literally help you go the distance, by running longer and stronger! In a recent study from the University of California-San Diego, mice [...]

Dr. Hurley says that recent warnings from scientists and doctors about drug therapies in children have many parents seeking out alternative treatments.

Jill is traveling but she finds time to exercise in her hotel room, using the bed as her bench. She does squats, jumps, and push-ups. Rest, and do another rep!

There is no better way to rejuvenate your health than by eating more nutritiously.

Is there something unique about high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) that could lead to weight gain or health problems? Does your body really know the difference between corn syrup, sugar and other sweeteners? That may depend on who you ask.

The added stress of traveling for business might throw you off your diet. But hotel dining and restaurant meals can be healthy with planning and packing tips.

Emerging scientific evidence is demonstrating that the nerves in the spinal cord of patients with chronic pain undergo structural changes.
 

Your preferred p.m. pose could be giving you back and neck pain, tummy troubles, even premature wrinkles. Here are the best positions for your body — plus the one you may want to avoid.

Eggs aren’t the cholesterol fiends they were once cracked up to be. In fact, they can be good sources of heart-healthy protein, vitamins, and minerals.

Fewer American teens and young adults are smoking cigarettes, a new government report shows.

A volunteer group called Bosom Buddies knits breasts for women who have undergone mastectomies.

All of the sugars mentioned are in just about everything we eat so it’s critical to understand how it impacts your body.

If overall bodily health, disease prevention, and weight loss are not enough to convince you to eat healthy, maybe saving money in your pocket book will do it.

“Superfruit” is a term that is being used by marketers of late to classify fruits that have, in their view, exceptional nutrient and antioxidant qualities. Exotic fruits such as goji berries, acai and mangosteen are some of the select fruits that have earned this status. Marketers tout exotic superfruits as being able to do everything from boost energy to increase immunity and even improve mental function. Are superfruits really better for you than conventional fruits?

Indian gooseberry and African mango are super foods that have a nutrient synergy that far exceeds their basic nutritional values.

Healthy Snacks for Kids

Research shows certain foods suddenly become healthier when eaten in combination. From spinach and beets to red wine and apples, here are 10 pairings that boost each other’s benefits.

 Lady Gaga is coming to the White House. The pop singer is meeting with Obama administration staffers Tuesday to discuss her work on bullying prevention. The White House held an anti-bullying conference earlier this year, and the administration estimates that bullying affects 13 million students, or about a third of those attending school.

It’s important to understand what the top super foods are in order to incorporate them into your diet.

Tips for making your everyday dishes healthy.

In choosing foods and fluids for exercise, timing is everything. This video shows the type of nutrition you need for workouts at different times of day.

Best way to lose weight is to fill up on low-density foods that contain fewer calories per serving

New York Giants' quarterback Eli Manning talks about the "Build Our Kids Success" before-school program.

Soaking Soybeans In Warm Water Naturally Releases Key Cancer-Fighting Substance

In the 1993 movie Groundhog Day, Bill Murray plays an arrogant TV weatherman who, during a dreaded assignment covering the annual Groundhog Day event in Punxsutawney, finds himself living the same day over and over. Through trial and error, Bill learns to correct the mistakes he made the day before and escapes his time loop, [...]

In her autobiographical book, this actress and healthy living coach offers memory tips and brain exercises to help remember past events and personal memories.

I've been keeping track of this trend lately — very close track. Watch a group of teens hanging out together and more times than not they will be: A. On their best behavior B. Dressed alike  C. Flirting D. On their cell phones Yep, the answer is D. Now, my question is why are they [...]

I believe that tofu often gets a bad rap. I will say, however, that I think views on tofu are changing… but what is it exactly?

Cooking doesn’t have to involve turning your kitchen into a sauna.

“More education is linked with lower blood pressure, lower BMI and less smoking in men and women, as well as less alcohol consumption in men.”

“Cheap food that provides few nutrients may actually be `expensive’ for the consumer from a nutritional economy perspective.”

Tips for making lunch healthy, easy and convenient. Includes new ideas to change up your daily eating routine.

“I made this bread yesterday and it was delicious.”

Sleeping more than nine hours a night appears to suppress genetic factors that lead to weight gain, a study has found.

Sleepwalking is far more common than previously thought, affecting nearly one-third of adults at some point in their lives.

Avoiding Iron Deficiency Through Dietary Choices March is American Red Cross Month — and an opportunity to do the right thing by scheduling an appointment to donate blood. So we wanted to know: How might frequent donations affect the body's health — and how can diet help ensure healthy blood? Since nearly two-thirds of your body's [...]

67% Improvement with Dried Fruit Extract, Basic Study Found March 27 is Diabetes Alert Day, a time to take the simple Diabetes Risk Test of the American Diabetes Association and reflect on the soaring numbers of type 2 diabetics. This distressing trend is fueled by America's obesity epidemic, with diagnosed cases having increased 170% in the [...]

For a little stress relief while traveling, San Francisco’s airport opened a yoga studio. Passengers can get some exercise and relax before boarding a flight.

Before a long or fast bicycle ride, popular thought was to eat carbs, starches like pasta. But food science reveals fallacies and offers healthy get-lean fixes.

Wondering what to wear this summer? Get the latest facts before you buy your next sunscreen.Choosing a sunscreen isn’t as simple as it used to be.

A daily aspirin may cut your risk of cancer, new research suggests. But doctors advise that there’s no reason for everyone to start taking it — at least not yet.

Traveling can be rough on the body. Whether you are traveling alone on business or on your way to a sunny resort with your family, long hours in a car or an airplane can leave you stressed, tired, stiff and sore.

The American Chiropractic Association (ACA) urges you to exercise caution and good judgment while exercising with your baby.

Health data released on Wednesday provided the clearest evidence to date of the spread of chronic diseases like diabetes and heart disease from developed nations to poorer regions such as Africa, as lifestyles and diets there change.

How Much Toxicity Will You Allow Into Your Life?
She quickly reframed the question of leading an authentic life into one of how much toxicity we are willing to live with and allow into our daily experience. What an incredible question and reminder that soul-centered guidance is all around, if only we choose to receive it when it shows up.

If your pet suffers from arthritis, prescription medication isn’t the only solution.

Whatever you call it — joe, java, mud — it is likely a key way to jump-start your day, and now new research suggests it may also help you live longer.

Many cultures still recognize the value of bitter herbs in promoting digestive function and general health.

Super foods will help you live longer if you have a little bit each day.

Dilemma choosing between delicious cake or healthy carrots? Can we be rewarded for good diet decisions? One inventor looks for a way to win big.

Fast food is unhealthy and unsafe, STAY AWAY!

It’s easy to make your own nutritious hot breakfast in a hotel room, no matter what time you wake up! Especially a good idea when traveling with kids.

As a company that promotes the consumption of clean, safe seafood as part of a healthy diet, it’s our belief that consumers have the right to know what’s in the food they’re eating — this belief represents one of the core values of Safe Harbor and one of the overarching principles that drives our business.

Travel food you can buy at the airport or bring from home to stay healthy on your trip. She explains a good ratio of carbs, protein and fiber for protein bars.

Trouble with sleep quality or quantity? Blood sugar levels drop at night, and what TIME that happens determines if we should eat carbohydrates or proteins.

Seniors can participate in activities safely, helped by a new computerized program – Vitality 360. Health and wellness information monitors goals and results.

Breakfast, lunch and dinner – Jill runs through a hotel menu with you with advice for things to choose, things to stay away from.

Usefull info on how to eat right!

Getting more fish in your diet could lower your risk of developing colorectal cancer, according to a new review of studies.

Freshman Brianna Rigsbee is a cheerleader at her high school, learning complicated routines despite being born blind.

For more than two decades, many commentators have discussed and cussed so-called low-fat diets and gotten away with talking nonsense. It is time to look at some facts.

Eating an excessively low calorie diet in order to lose weight can lower the body’s ability to protect itself.

Cholesterol is an important part of your bodily function and should not be ignored.

CNN’s Ralitsa Vassileva reports on the Guinness World Records naming the oldest yoga teacher in the world.NN’s Ralitsa Vassileva reports on the Guinness World Records naming the oldest yoga teacher in the world.

Eating the right food can protect against Allergies & Asthma!

Eating Low Glycemic Index Foods At Breakfast Can Control Blood Sugar Throughout The Day

How to make a nutritious Lunch

Mediterranean chick pea salad is a great dish with a lot of full flavors.

With the warmer weather and budding of plants around us, May is the perfect month to start enjoying more of a plant-based, Mediterranean diet and lifestyle.

“If you feel like a short order cook in your own kitchen, it’s time to pack up your knives and let go.”

“Our research underscores the importance of maternal nutrition during pregnancy and its lifelong effects on offspring.”

“People who ruminate about their pain and have more negative thoughts about their pain don’t sleep as well, and the result is they feel more pain.”

A doctor describes what sleep apnea is, and introduces an easy way to test yourself with a sleep strip device, obtained from your doctor or a sleep clinic.

Recent studies have shown the benefits of chiropractic in enhancing the functionality of individuals with SPD and Autism.

First it was pink slime. Then, it was crushed cochineal beetles in your favorite strawberry-flavored Starbucks drinks. Briefly, it was tuna scrape. And any day now, it’s going to be meat glue.

“The Doctors,” “Dr. Oz Show” latest to feature chiropractic.

Dear Susan, My daughter seems quite depressed. She takes it out in ways like being lazy, not wanting to do anything… sits in her room… is irritable a lot of the time. I've taken her Facebook away. Now I've got parental controls on her texting. That's ALL she was doing before. I think she's going [...]

  Actress Amanda Peet explains to CNN's Piers Morgan why child vaccinations are so important.

We all know that good oral care can lead to a lifetime of healthy teeth and gums.

Most of the choices we make each day may feel like the products of well-considered decision making, but they’re not. They’re habits.

Sunburns can be painful and dangerous to your health, so doctors recommend avoiding the sun or using sunscreen. Learn about sunburn in this HowStuffWorks video.

In the U.S., two-thirds of adults and one-third of children are overweight or obese. For the first time in the history of our nation, there are more obese people than overweight ones, and it is estimated that unless we can reverse this alarming trend, by 2030 42 percent of the U.S. population will be obese.

When considering the impact of proper ergonomics on workplace safety, three basic principles are especially important.

As many new mothers can attest, the muscle strains of pregnancy are very real and can be more than just a nuisance.

Eat within 30 minutes of working out and you will absorb more of the nutrient in your food.

A great video that is educational and entertaining!

Incorporate sprouts into your diet in order to help your body in a multitude of ways!

Eggs are not all bad, they are actually more nutritious and lower cholesterol if the chickens were cared for.

Dr. Benzinger from secondopinion.org with health information on healthy habits.

Heart disease affects 20 million Americans. How can you live a heart healthy life?

Lower the amount of fat in your diet in order to reduce your colon cancer diet.