Staying healthy during the holidays doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy the parties and celebrations. Indulging a little won’t hurt if you plan ahead for meals that are…

Overindulgence is a Thanksgiving tradition rarely praised by health experts. But when it comes to the reason for the season – gratitude – feel free to serve…

Marcia Trenholm doesn’t need a scientific study to understand why volunteering is good for her. Two days a week, the retired insurance company auditor gives her time…

People with higher levels of well-being are less likely to have cardiovascular issues, and an extensive and detailed look at the connection offers insights as to why….

For many people, this time of year is all about the shopping. And there’s a fair chance many feel less than joyful about the prospect. If fulfilling…

Erick Romero enjoys celebrating the winter holidays, but not in the same way he did years ago. Romero needed open-heart surgery to repair a faulty valve a…

Between economic struggles, political division and life’s everyday pressures, the year has already been stressful enough for many people. And now, here come the holidays: food and…

You can’t literally gift-wrap health, much less stuff it in a stocking. But a gift that helps someone eat, sleep or exercise better can send a powerful…

When winter blows in, you can pull the blankets over your head and go back to sleep—or you can suit up and head out for an outdoor…