Wellness

About 65 percent of Americans are either obese or overweight, and the CDC has classified obesity as an epidemic, yet recent studies have shown that obese people with chronic diseases have a better chance of survival than normal-weight individuals do.

By Craig Freudenrich, Ph.D.

In 2007, Chinese-made products were taken off the shelves in what could be record-breaking numbers. Everything from toys to toothpaste to dog food to computer batteries were found with dangerous or toxic levels of lead.

By Jacob Silverman

Losing weight doesn't have to be a painful and grueling process. A simple 30-minute walk while enjoying the sunset can burn as much as 1500 calories each week. Read our list of 25 simple steps to a healthier you.

By the Editors of Publications International, Ltd.

Some countries have a higher life expectancy because of economic and social reasons. Wealth appears to be the biggest factor in life expectancy, as it provides access to quality health care.

By the Editors of Publications International, Ltd.

The best way to avoid foot trouble is to use preventive care. If you learn a few simple ways to exercise, stretch, and protect your feet with carefully chosen footwear, your feet will hold up for a lifetime. Learn more foot care tips in this article.

By Michael King

Back strengthening exercises define back muscles and help prevent back injury. Develop a stronger back with these exercise instructions and photos.

By Lottie Olson

Try these biceps exercises to tone and strengthen your upper arms. This article has step-by-step directions and helpful photos for each exercise.

By Lottie Olson

Chest exercises like the press and fly build and tone your chest muscles. Learn how to do several chest exercises with these illustrated directions.

By Lottie Olson

Triceps exercises strengthen and tone the muscles in the back of the upper arms. Get step-by-step directions and photos for several triceps exercises.

By Lottie Olson

Strengthen your core with these abdominal and lower back exercises. Our illustrated instructions guide you through each exercise, step by step.

By Lottie Olson

Glutes exercises strengthen and tone your glutes, or butt. These illustrated instructions show you how to do several glutes exercises.

By Lottie Olson

Try these shoulder exercises to tone and strengthen your shoulders. This article has step-by-step directions and helpful photos for each exercise.

By Lottie Olson

As your body ages, it unfortunately does not improve. Not only will your metabolism slow down, but your body will also become much more susceptible to chronic diseases. However, advances in health care can help prevent these diseases. Learn about senior health.

By Liz Ward

Regular physical activity can improve heart health, strength, and endurance. Explore the many other mental and physical benefits of exercise.

By Adrienne Forman

Alternative diets for seniors may be the answer to your weight-loss issues, though there are risks. Most of the risks stem from the unconventional approach to weight loss a particular diet may take.

By Densie Webb

Some of the most popular calorie-control diets for seniors include Jenny Craig and Nutrisystem. Because of the number of choices available, it can be difficult to find which diets are safe. Read more about these and other calorie-control diets.

By Densie Webb

Botanicals have been receiving a lot of press lately, but they can be dangerous. Constant bombardment of information about herbs that promise health and youth can often times hide the harmful effects of an herb. Learn about the safety of botanicals for seniors.

By Liz Ward

Supplements for seniors can help to control hormones and even protect against cancer. The endless list of anti-aging supplements also aid in the lowering of cholesterol, which raises overall health. Learn about the pros and cons of supplements for seniors.

By Liz Ward

Knowing how and why your body changes with age can help you prevent certain conditions and slow down the aging process. Learn about the anatomical and sensory effects of aging.

By Liz Ward

Low-Carb diets for seniors claim to produce everything from rapid weight-loss to decreased blood pressure. Low-carb diets could help alleviate symptoms of pre-existing conditions, or help avoid conditions altogether. Learn about low-carb diets for seniors.

By Densie Webb

Low-fat diets for seniors come in all shapes and sizes, and finding the best fit can be tough. Looking at the pros and cons of each type of diet can help determine how the diet fits into your lifestyle. Read this article to learn about several low-fat diets.

By Densie Webb

Knowing which diets are healthy for seniors will help to avoid fads and gimmicks. A diet should fit the personality and lifestyle for each individual person. What works for one person may not work for another. Find out how to choose a weight-loss diet.

By Densie Webb

Genes and environment are just two of many factors that determine how our bodies age. And life experiences and habits can also have a positive and negative effect on us. Find out what causes our bodies to change in different ways as we age.

By Liz Ward

As we get older, it may become tougher to lose weight and easier to gain because we burn fewer calories. As muscle mass decreases, the metabolism slows down, which can cause a significant rise in body fat. Find out how to lose weight as a senior.

By Densie Webb

Nutrition for seniors can be confusing as some nutrients become more important and others may become harmful. As someone ages and eating habits change, their body's ability to absorb or retain nutrients changes. Learn how nutrition for seniors works.

By Densie Webb