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People travel for a variety of reasons. To discover new places, learn new skills, and expand their horizons, for example. "Foodie" travelers like to plan with their stomachs. They look forward to the culinary adventures of sampling and savoring new foods and dishes from...

When it comes to making important decisions, popular advice says "follow your gut," an adage that will surely ring true this May during the 25th anniversary of National Digestive Disease Awareness Month. When a national awareness month was first declared by President Reagan...

Ask any professional athlete and they'll tell you, it takes more than natural talent to be successful. Professional athletes are supported by a team of smart, strategic health and nutrition professionals who incorporate the latest research into daily training to give their...

For healthy adults, physical-activity experts recommend at least 30 minutes of moderate exercise, 5 days a week. Whether you're a yogi or are training for a triathlon, a well-rounded diet is an important piece of an active lifestyle and good health. All movers and shakers...

As a mother, I know how much work it takes each day to raise a healthy child. From field trips and birthday parties to sick days and bedtime stories, being a mom is synonymous with being busy. Our kids depend on us to have all the answers, and it's just as necessary to know...

If you've ever spent months planning the perfect getaway only to get sick on your very first day, you are not alone. Disappointed travelers everywhere—sneezing, sniffling, and feeling slightly sorry for themselves—have slogged through eagerly anticipated vacations feeling...

More than one-third of the U.S. adult population is obese, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Additionally, a study from The Children's Hospital at Monmouth Medical Center in Long Branch, NJ, found that type 2 diabetes, which is typically associated...

If you are a frequent traveler, you know that the most important piece of travel health advice is to be prepared. Incorporating probiotic supplements into your travel plans is a good way to set yourself up for...

Committing to a lifestyle overhaul is no small feat, and by this time in February most New Year's resolutions have begun to lose their traction. In fact, a Franklin Covey survey shows that practically a third of resolutions burn out before February 1. A similar study by...

Nearly half of all Americans will make at least one resolution this year, and whether that resolve is made to hit the gym more often or to visit a foreign country,...