Perfectionism Leads to Poor Health

In many ways, I consider myself to be a perfectionist. New research is finding that perfectionists tend to be in worse physical health and increase their risk of death.

Posted 7/27/2010 10:14:28 AM By: : 87 comments 28,198 views

We Know Diet Pills Don't Work, But We're Still Buying

Even though we know they aren't likely to work, a lot of us are still spending big bucks in the hopes that diet pills will help us reach our goals more quickly and easily. Why?

Posted 7/23/2010 6:09:32 AM By: : 90 comments 28,300 views

Do Glucosamine and Chondroitin Alleviate Joint Pain?

For many years, people have been searching for ways to alleviate joint pain. Research has shown that products like glucosamine are generally safe, but are they effective?

Posted 7/20/2010 2:14:21 PM By: : 219 comments 58,118 views

When Picky Eating Becomes a Bigger Problem

Many adults who have been labeled as "picky" aren't being particular by choice; some have diets that are so limited it has a significant impact on their lives.

Posted 7/16/2010 12:21:09 PM By: : 170 comments 33,851 views

Women, You've Been Exercising Too Hard, Says Study

The first-ever study on women's heart rates during exercise says that the formulas we've been using to calculate target heart rates aren't specific to--or accurate for--women.

Posted 7/7/2010 7:00:00 AM By: : 91 comments 205,665 views

Who's More Stressful: Your Spouse or Your Boss?

You'd assume a good way to unwind after a tough day might be to go home and spend some time with loved ones. According to a new poll, you might want to rethink that decision.

Posted 7/6/2010 6:00:00 AM By: : 123 comments 23,417 views

Is Marriage a Reason to Pack on the Pounds?

Being healthy has been a big part of my life for many years, but I'm not the norm. Statistics show that both men and women tend to gain weight after they get married.

Posted 7/2/2010 10:00:22 AM By: : 139 comments 26,226 views

If More Americans are Exercising, Why Aren't We Losing Weight?

A new report shows that more of us are active, so why aren't less of us obese? I think that even though we're moving more, we're still eating too much.

Posted 6/29/2010 2:00:00 PM By: : 149 comments 33,837 views

Skip the Plastic Surgery-- All You Need is Floss!

You might be surprised at the benefits of regular flossing. Experts say that flossing can do more than plastic surgery to fight the effects of aging.

Posted 6/25/2010 6:00:00 AM By: : 111 comments 22,549 views

Hit the Books—and the Gym—to Boost Grades

In my college years, I would have given anything to improve my G.P.A. and make studying a little easier. Who knew regular exercise might have given me that boost?

Posted 6/22/2010 6:01:01 AM By: : 62 comments 16,689 views