Dear L.S.: I don't think there is a definition of "healthy" that everyone would agree on. One author described it as an absence of chronic suffering. The World Health Organization also gave a ...

In 2026, heart health focuses on balanced, nutrient-rich diets. Experts recommend fruits, vegetables, whole grains, healthy ...

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Whole grains such as oats, quinoa, and brown rice can support a healthy heart by lowering blood pressure, reducing cholesterol. They also provide fiber for a healthy gut.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — October is a Health Literacy Month, a month dedicated to making sure you know everyday ways to stay healthy. Doctors at Norton Children’s Medical Group say that no matter what your ...

Experts build database of "salutogenic potential" revealing how hidden microbes and natural compounds help keep us healthy.

We often think that to change our lives, we need to make massive, sweeping transformations. But the truth is, the most ...

One of the keys to a healthy body is making the right food choices. Eating a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, low-fat dairy foods, and lean meats, poultry, and fish can go a ...

Now that we are heading into a new year, it's time to take stock of our health and adopt healthy habits that can keep our ...

If you think you’ve got good metabolic health just because you see a “normal” weight on the scale, think again. New research shows that an “alarmingly low” number of American adults are achieving ...

"Healthy" is something that has been conflated with weight, BMI, and body size. But true health is something different.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced Wednesday it is proposing changes to its definition of "healthy." The new definition would disqualify many popular breakfast cereals such as Honey Nut ...