Chew More Eat Less

People who increased the number of times they chewed their food before swallowing ate less over the course of a meal, in a new study.

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Start at the Healthy End of the Buffet

Researchers found that when healthy foods are seen first, people are more likely to select them and less likely to crave higher-calorie foods that may be farther down the buffet line.

So this holiday season, start at the healthy end of the buffet.

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Great American Smokeout on Thursday

In advance of Thursday's Great American Smokeout, an expert offers some tips on how to quit smoking.

Read his article and become a successful quitter!

Healthy Foods Under $1 Per Serving

Try to incorporate some of these healthy foods under $1 into your weekly menu planning.

Healthy Foods Under $1 Per Serving

Top 10 Tips for Dealing With a Picky Eater

The good news is, getting a picky eater to eat a nutritious meal doesn’t have to be a battle.

Top 10 Tips for Dealing With a Picky Eater

Ten Tips for Online Holiday Shoppers

Use these 10 tips to make sure your are getting the best deal when shopping online.

Ten Tips for Online Holiday Shoppers

Retirement may be "critical window" for getting active

 People tend to spend more time being active and less time sitting after retirement, a new study suggests.

But the older they get, the more they slow down again, researchers found.

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Keeping Your Children Healthy

Keeping your kids healthy is one of your top priorities as a parent, but it’s not always an easy task. Between staying on top of their normal checkups and trying to get them to wash their hands before dinner, there are a lot of things that could slip through the cracks.


Free helpful guides for managing your children's health.

Reducing Sodium in a Salty World

Today, sodium excess remains a deadly threat. The average American consumes about 3,400 milligrams of sodium a day, more than double the 1,500 milligrams recommended by the American Heart Association.


Reducing Sodium in a Salty World

Daily Activities are a Workout

If hitting the gym is not your idea of fun, here's some news that may have you jumping for joy. New research suggests housework and gardening count towards your daily dose of healthy exercise and can cut your risk of heart attack and stroke.

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