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October 28, 2015

Springing into fair weather fitness

In the spring an exerciser's fancy turns to thoughts of outdoor activities. Before attacking that Saturday softball game or weekend charity run, experts say, prepare your body for the switch.

October 28, 2015

Coping with MS: Ann Romney's health struggle

Ann Romney was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 1998. When I interviewed her for Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ at our Washington Bureau two weeks ago, she readily admitted to me how difficult the diagnosis was at first, leading to fear, uncertainty and dark times

October 28, 2015

New Tick-Borne Bacterium Found in Upper Midwest

Researchers in Minnesota have discovered a new bacterium carried by deer ticks that has caused flu-like symptoms in at least 25 people in Minnesota and Wisconsin

October 28, 2015

Mediterranean Diet Tied to Reduced Weight Gain

People who follow a diet typical of the Mediterranean region might dodge the added pounds that often come with aging

October 28, 2015

Scientists find gene link to teenage binge drinking

Scientists have unpicked the brain processes involved in teenage alcohol abuse and say their findings help explain why some young people have more of a tendency to binge drink

October 28, 2015

Let them eat cake later: Americans hosting 'fitness parties'

From spinning birthday celebrations to pole dancing bachelorette bashes, U.S. gyms are offering fitness parties as new ways to mark life's milestones - with a few friends and a good sweat

October 28, 2015

Sneaky sources of sugar

Think if you don’t have a sweet tooth then you don’t need to worry about how much sugar you’re consuming? Think again. Sugar consumption is at an all time high, with Americans consuming 32 teaspoons of added sugar per day – and it’s not just from the corn syrup in packaged food and soda.  

October 28, 2015

Drinking doesn't lead to a better night's sleep

 Alcohol may help you fall sleep, but it won't keep you asleep.

October 28, 2015

Stomach Sensor Tricks Dieters Into Losing Weight

A stomach implant that can help people lose weight by detecting when they eat and tricking them into feeling full has been developed in the US  

October 28, 2015

Video game study shows older brains more plastic than thought

A brain-training video game can improve the multitasking ability of older adults, new research suggests