Wellness

Do you have uncontrolled high blood pressure, blood sugar or cholesterol? Don’t eat well or get enough exercise and sleep?

A vast majority of Americans agree that promoting kindness (85%) and resilience (83%) – especially among kids – are pathways to improving well-being, a recent report from Sesame Workshop and The Harris Poll shows.

Have you heard of metabolic syndrome? It’s the name for a group of five health conditions that, together, raise your risk for heart disease, Type 2 diabetes and stroke.

Experts say it can help improve your physical and mental health. And you can do it anywhere, anytime.

Whether it’s holiday parties, crowded stores or weather keeping families indoors, times of togetherness are one of the reasons that cases of the flu, stomach viruses and respiratory illnesses increase during wintertime.

Seniors: You know how important it is to stay physically active. Let your grandkids help!

New year, new you? You can do it! Use these tips.

If you have prediabetes, making positive diet and exercise changes that delay the onset of diabetes “for just four years” can reduce your long-term risk of diabetes-related health problems and death, researchers say.

Two lawmakers have introduced bills in both the House and Senate intended to “address the public health implications resulting from the widespread legalization of sports betting in the United States.”

Using the weekend to make up for the sleep you missed during the week could help reduce your risk of developing heart disease, researchers say.