Levying a tax on sugary soft drinks — products many public health experts say are empty of nutrients and add unneeded calories to our diets — has been discussed as a way of helping pay for health reform and combating obesity . Yesterday there... 

Brushing your teeth regularly is a great habit to start. I’m sure you brush in the morning and before bed at night, but what about when you’re on the job? Do You Brush Your Teeth at Work? Yes, I always brush after all snacks and meals. Sometimes,... 

In order to sustain your energy for long workouts, you need to refuel with some kind of sporty energy product. Sport nutrition products are manufactured in so many forms these days – sport drinks, powders, energy bars, goos, and chews – so... 

I have read many an article explaining how to run smarter, not harder, but according to a few recent studies discussed on the blog Well , running hard could actually make you smarter. While the majority of the research has been done on rats, both human... 

At this very moment in the United States there is a monumental debate going on about health care reform. Some citizens and politicians are proposing significant changes to the current paradigm while others are generally in favor of maintaining the system... 

Losing weight and getting fit don’t happen overnight, so if you need a little tangible motivation, check out this video. This guy was out of shape and decided he would eat healthy, work out, and monitor his progress by taking a picture once a day... 

Ever since Merck announced it was taking over rival Schering-Plough, inquiring minds have wanted to know: What will Schering-Plough CEO Fred Hassan do next ? Perhaps now we have a clue: Hassan is joining us bloggers, at least for some of his time. In... 

For some, running leaves them with aching knees . It would seem logical that if you slowed down your speed, your knees would hurt less, reducing your risk for injury. But according to Runners World , the opposite is true: running at a pace of 10 minutes... 

Posting calorie counts has been nothing if not controversial. In NYC the restaurants complained, and now on college campuses students are questioning the practice. In attempts to fight the freshman 15 , dining halls have begun posting calorie counts,... 

Many doctors and nutritionists have long held the view that eating more fruits and vegetables is key to maintaining a healthy weight. Sometimes there’s some disagreement about what kinds of plant foods best serve this purpose. But ultimately, there...