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A simple, cheaper exam of just the lower part of the bowel can cut the risk of developing colon cancer or dying of the disease, a large federal study finds.
Weight Watchers International CEO David Kirchhoff hasn't always been as slim and trim as he is today. Would you believe he packed on 45 lbs. during his freshman year at Duke University?
In less than a decade, the proportion of kids ages 12 to 19 with diabetes or prediabetes has jumped from 9% in 1999-2000 to 23% in 2007-2008.
Certain types of fats are good (think monounsaturated) and some are bad (saturated, trans) for the heart; a recent study finds the same may hold true for the brain
Number of women who reported being somewhat, very or extremely stressed in a recent survey from life insurer Aviva USA and the Mayo Clinic. The survey looked at the relationship between women’s financial situations, stress and overall health. About 82% of the women said they were uncomfortable with their financial situation, and 58% of women reported weight gain in the previous 10 years; that number jumped to 68% among extremely stressed women. At the same time, nearly 4 out 5 women considered themselves to be in good health. “By finding ways to help manage stress, reduce or maintain weight and develop sound financial plans, women can further enhance their sense of overall health and well-being,” says Chris Jones, Aviva USA’s chief marketing officer. [via Aviva]
Kids can tell when they don’t have their parents’ full attention. Dominique Browning argues it’s time for parents to put down their cell phones before it’s too late. Read her full opinion piece on our companion blog Ideas.
Tired of your mindless treadmill routine and all that running leading nowhere? Consider mixing up your fitness plan, with more and more gyms offering unique classes for workouts that are effective — and fun.
An analysis of teen best-sellers reveals enough profanity to make a sailor blush. Do you know what your kids are reading?
Match.com, one of the largest online dating services, is acquainting itself with the real world via Stir, a new event service that will host up to 3,000 singles parties a year. They'll be hitting 24 cities come June.
News that the Florida teen's autopsy revealed trace amounts of THC shouldn't be misinterpreted to equate marijuana use with violence.
Tired of your mindless treadmill routine and all that running leading nowhere? Consider mixing up your fitness plan, with more and more gyms offering unique classes for workouts that are effective — and fun.
