Finding Your Healthy Weight
What is a healthy weight? The answer varies from person to person. One way to determine whether you are at a healthy weight is by calculating your body mass index (BMI). Another way is to measure your waist size. Both may provide information that you and your doctor can use to determine if your current weight is healthy—and how to go about ti
How to Manage Your Stress
Knowing which stress triggers affect you most can help you find ways to handle or avoid them, which can help improve your health. The good news is that there are steps you can take to reduce and manage the stressors in your life. Each of us is unique, so try several techniques, both long and short term, to determine the best combination for you.
Health Screenings You May Need
Screenings can help detect medical problems sooner; in many cases early detection is the key to successful treatment. It’s important to know what screenings are available, and when the best time is to receive them.
Use the tool below to find out some of the common screenings you should talk to your doctor about. This may not be a complete li
Understanding Carbohydrates: Your Questions Answered
Carbohydrates play an important part in your diet. Here are the answers to common questions about carbs and diet.
Q: When I think of carbs, I think of bread, pasta, and cereal. Am I missing something?
A: Yes! While those foods contain carbohydrates, they’re only part of the picture. In fact, carbohydrates can take the form of fiber, adde
Healthier Fast-Food Options at 8 Top Fast-Food Chains
Fast-food meals might be fast, but they can also be high in calories, fat, or both. Fortunately, it is possible to make better choices when you’re looking at the menu boards and are trying to choose healthier fast-food options. Use this guide to find selections at 8 top fast-food chains that are 400 calories or less and contain no more
Eating Seasonally
What’s in season right now?
What’s best in winter is not the same as what’s best in summer. Finding out what’s in season is as easy as checking out the slideshow below.
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