We’ve all been there… Your friend lost 20 pounds on a new diet so you try it and… nothing. No weight loss, no new thinner body, no feeling great and fitting into those skinny jeans. So, what’s the deal? Why do some diets work for some people and not for others? Researchers set out to find the answer…

Triglycerides have really gotten a bad rap. In fact, you’d be extremely unhealthy without them, since they perform some crucial bodily functions… Essentially, triglycerides are the fats that are stored in the liver for use whenever the body needs energy. But nothing’s perfect, right?

Being obese puts you at risk for a lot of health problems like stroke, sleep apnea, heart disease, type 2 diabetes, osteoarthritis, gallbladder disease, anxiety, depression and certain cancers. But there’s one way to remedy those risks, and I’m not talking about losing weight…

If time and pain keep you from fitness, consider rebounding. There are so many built-in benefits, but three new studies help to showcase this exercise form’s vast benefits to health and wellness beyond a shadow of doubt…

Have you tried everything to get rid of dark spots… from microdermabrasion and peels, to lasers, lotions, potions… and even prayer? Maybe you haven’t had to deal with it, but, especially if you’re a young woman, it could still be in your future…

Want to live to your 90s and beyond, and stay healthy doing it? A recent study from the University of California identified four habits that can increase your odds of blowing out 90 candles on your birthday cake one day. And #3 is really surprising!

Nobody wants to have foul-smelling breath. But gargling with mouthwash may not be such a great idea. In fact, in doing so you could greatly increase your risk for diabetes and do some cardiovascular harm as well. That’s because your mouth is home to a beneficial health-boosting compound you’re sending down the drain…

The use of human growth hormone for anti-aging is popular among men and woman who want to feel and look younger, be more energized, leaner, and sexual, and who want stronger muscles and bones. If it’s for you, here’s what you need to know…

You’re probably gearing up for some spring cleaning. But be careful: Cleaning products contain toxic chemicals that have an impact on your lungs comparable to smoking a pack of cigarettes every day! Watch out for these 8 worst offenders…

There are things you can do to lower your heart disease risk, especially if you get regular aerobic exercise, like walking, swimming, cycling and dancing. But, even better, there’s a way to get twice the heart-healthy benefits from your exercise without double the effort…

There are many ways to exercise, tone and improve cardio health. Some are boring, some are challenging… With a little out of the box thinking you can make them much more fun. Like this super fun and different way to work your butt, legs, shoulders and arms at the same time.

Recent research has shown alcohol can damage your DNA, shorten telomeres and increase your risk for atrial fibrillation… not to mention seven different kinds of cancer. So there’s no question that drinking a lot is bad. But a little just might work like a beneficial brain tonic…