Fitness

By Caroline Kaufman, M.S., R.D.N. While headlines often sound the alarm on the dangers of being overweight, less attention is given to the two percent of U.S. adults who are underweight. Their ranks may be smaller, but the health risks that affect many people who are...

By Howard Lewine Improving your health and wellness can seem like a daunting task, especially if you know you have some bad health habits to break. But, several improvements you can make today can result in tremendous health benefits. “It starts with you,” says...

by Howard LeWine, M.D. Q. I sit at a desk all day at work. My doctor tells me I need to exercise for 30 minutes at least five times per week. I don’t exercise at all now. That seems an impossible goal for me. Any suggestions? A.Similar to your doctor, that’s just what...

Smartphones and tablets combine an extraordinary amount of portable computing power with connectivity to the world via cellphone signal and WiFi. Many health entrepreneurs are trying to harness that power to help people to get healthier. According to one estimate, the...

If you’re trying to improve your overall fitness, you might be tempted to spend most of your exercise time doing some type of cardio, such as walking or swimming. Aerobic exercise is an important part of staying healthy, but you might want to take a more balanced...

  by Harvard Health Letters With changes in the spine that come with aging, occasional backaches may grow more frequent and blossom into a chronic and disabling pain condition. But this doesn’t have to happen to you. To maintain the best back health possible, you...