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Sitting still is hard, but experts say the benefits of meditation are worth the struggle
The first time Marcelle Hutchins sat down to meditate, she put on a guided session, relaxed her shoulders and tried to close her eyes. She lasted two minutes.
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This incentive will make men 4 times more likely to lose weight
People with obesity are four times more likely to lose weight if they’re offered pounds at the end of their weight loss journey, according to a new study from the...
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I was addicted to vaping — until docs said it was 'frying my lungs like hot chicken'
"The doctor came in and showed me my X-ray and said, 'Do you vape?' And he said, 'That's why you have pneumonia,'" Tennessee mom Hannah Roth recalled.
These diets are best for lowering risk of diseases and cancer: study
Two diets had significant benefits, according to researchers.
Your beach is home to sand, surf and deadly germs — beware of these bacteria
If you want your health to be in ship shape this summer — you might want to be aware of the dangerous germs you could be exposed to at the...
Doctor cancer-free one year after using own revolutionary treatment on terminal brain tumor: ‘I couldn’t be happier!’
Scolyer has been documenting his medical journey, sharing each and every one of his MRI results including photos to his social media.
If you do this while driving, you might be a psychopath, scientists say
Talk about a highway to hell.
I'm a doctor — these 5 easy hacks can help you live longer
"I love recommending fish oil for heart health and vitamin D for healthy bones," Dr. Charles Puza said.
Young woman reveals horror experience at the doctor after she was told she has a 'fat man body' at routine checkup
A young Aussie woman has shared a humiliating experience at the doctors which left her in tears.
Here's why your bad breath won't go away — even after brushing
So you’ve downed a whole pack of tic tacs but still have bad breath? A few things could be to blame, according to experts.
Do you have an inner voice? Here's what it reveals about your brain
The new term "anendophasia" describes the absence of conversations that most people have in their minds.
Surprising time of year when people snack more and workout less — and it's not the holidays
Springing ahead might mean fallbacks for your health.
'Extremely morbid' sign eight-year-old girl was a psychopath
A woman who claims she’s a “diagnosed psychopath” has revealed her dark interests as a child, proving she always had the terrifying condition.
US man stunned by low price of medical bill overseas, sparking health care debate: 'What is wrong with our world?'
A US man who moved to Australia suffered a serious injury. He was shocked at what it cost him to get an MRI in Australia.
Butter vs. margarine: Which one is 'better' for your health?
"I think most people assume that margarine or butter replacements are a better choice for health because they're lower in saturated fat, which isn't necessarily true," Jillian Kubala, a New York-based registered dietitian,...
'Greedy' mom loses 126 pounds in 13 months with controversial diet
"I’ll never go back to the way I was," pledged Verity Bambury, 49.
Weight training strengthens more than muscles — it also pumps up the brain, study says
Pumping iron has some surprising health benefits.
6 foods to boost your mood — including 1 for people with a sweet tooth
If you're feeling down, donut grab that pastry for comfort.
I'm a dietitian -- these teas can help you lose weight
A dietitian is spilling the tea on how certain brews can help you lose weight.
After lengthy wait, Will Cuylle breaking out for Rangers at just the right time
Cuylle’s game, mostly quiet and hardworking, mostly played in a straight line, has proven adaptable to the playoff stage.