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Top 10 ways not to die -- diet and exercise included

It should be no surprise that a nutritious diet and regular exercise help us live longer. That's why these two must-haves appear in a top 10 list ... Read More »

Hey Brainiac: Too much thinking makes you fat

Bad news for your intellectual types: Thinking hard makes you hungry and often leads to overconsumption of calories, according to this post on Diet ... Read More »

Foods that make kids smart

I want smart kids, especially in light of my second-grader's first science test score. Ouch. He didn't do so well, which is a little hard to take ... Read More »

Long ring finger ups risk of arthritis

Check out your fingers. Is your ring finger longer than your index finger? Mine is. Uh Oh. That means I have nearly double the chance of developing ... Read More »

Boys and girls experience different benefits from breakfast

My son has ADHD and I know how important a good breakfast is for him. When he gets a nutritious breakfast -- preferably with some whole grains -- and ... Read More »

Drug tests for scholars?

Many competitive athletes have to undergo drug tests. Is drug testing for scholars in our future, too? According to the UK's Academy of Medical ... Read More »

Hypothyroidism linked to increased heart disease risk

Hormones produced by the thyroid gland have a significant effect on your health, particularly on your metabolism -- from the rate at which your heart ... Read More »

What do 100 calories look like?

Are there 100 calories in 18 Fat Free Rold Gold Tiny Twist Pretzels or in 25? If you picked 18, you are correct. How about two dark chocolate kisses ... Read More »

Think you're in shape? Take the Special Ops Fitness Test!

Do you remember taking the Presidential Fitness Test in elementary school? I was one of those crazy kids who LOVED it -- I was naturally athletic and ... Read More »

Put your cancer smarts to the test

Cancer is everywhere. Still, researchers and scientists and doctors don't fully understand the disease. Either does the average American. When the ... Read More »