Health News

Keep Calm and Meditate On
Meditating has become a popular trend - but why? If you're interested in finding your inner zen, check this out. 
The Health Benefits of Dance
If you love Dancing with the Stars, check out just how great dancing is for your health. 
What Does Your Manicure Say About Your Health?
Whether you’re a fan of the French manicure, funky neons or you like to leave them bare, your nails can tell you a lot about your health. So next time you’re getting a manicure, pay attention to your bare nails and pay your doctor a visit if there are any abnormalities. 
Southern Diet, You’re Giving Me a Heart Attack
Your mouth may like fried chicken and gravy, buttered rolls and sweet tea, but what about your heart?
Eliminate the Pain of Raking Leaves
It’s autumn’s inevitable rite of passage. The leaves will fall, and you will be out in the yard raking them up. According to the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), 38,000 adults were injured in raking-related injuries in 2012.  While leaf raking can actually be good exercise and a great excuse to get outdoors, using a little caution will keep the leaves off your turf — and you happy and healthy.
Opioid Pain Rx Approved for Kids
A powerful medication used for severe, chronic pain in adults just got the green light for use in kids.
Walk Your Way to Heart Health
If Goldilocks took her love of moderation all the way to exercise, she might have discovered that her heart was "just right."
Bug Bite — Or Something Worse?
Each new season brings new bugs and, potentially, new bug-related health concerns.
The Latest Skinny on Trans Fats
You likely know that a fatty diet is bad for you, but that may all depend on what kind of fats you're talking about.
Summertime Viruses and How to Prevent Them
It's summertime and although the kids are out of school, they aren't immune to getting sick.