Articles for Tag: "fitness"

When kids leave the nest, parents can still influence health 
When kids leave the nest, parents can still influence health
Researchers say the more college students communicate with their parents–the more their diet and physical activity improve.
5 tips to help your kids grow up healthy  Featured
5 tips to help your kids grow up healthy
Studies show that the key long-term wellness is starting healthy habits early. Here are five practical tips for getting your kids on a healthy track—and keeping them there.
Burn dangerous belly fat with a one-two punch  Featured
Burn dangerous belly fat with a one-two punch
A fitness expert weighs in on how you can best shed extra pounds around your midsection.
What motivates “The Biggest Loser” Danni Allen  Featured
What motivates “The Biggest Loser” Danni Allen
Danni Allen, winner of NBC’s “The Biggest Loser,” shares what motivates her and gives some heartfelt advice on how others can live healthier lifestyles.
To stretch or not to stretch 
To stretch or not to stretch
A new study says you shouldn’t stretch before you do certain exercises. Find out why.
Can too much exercise be dangerous for your health? 
Can too much exercise be dangerous for your health?
Believe it or not, training too hard can put your health at serious risk. Find out why.
Changing lives one stride at a time 
Changing lives one stride at a time
A special program is transforming the lives and health habits of grade-school girls—one run at a time.