Health

I have this bad little habit, at least according to my husband. I love to cook and entertain friends and family, but inevitably, whether it’s after I’ve made my Dutch apple pie or my meat lasagne or chocolate chip cookies, I have trouble accepting compliments about the dish. “Nah, it’s too salty/not spicy enough/should be crunchier/wish I’d baked it longer/needs some cinnamon” are the kinds of comebacks I, well, come back with.

A mixture of the correct supplements, proper nutrition and regular resistance training will help you stay sharp — and slim —...

When I first heard about the caveman diet, it seemed a little intense, to say the least: Men eating piles of meat; giving blood, to mimic the bloodshed of hunting and battle; fasting; and sprinting for exercise (as you would when hunting, natch).

Looking for a way to tighten up your core? Planks are a great ab exercise because they help to build strength and endurance all the way around your middle and in your back. That's why taking the Plank A Day challenge can help reduce back pain and flatten your abs.

Of all of the fates that aging can bring, Alzheimer's disease — which afflicts 34 million people worldwide — is understandably one of the most feared. It's characterized by a mental deterioration that leaves the inflicted unrecognizable to family and friends, which is eventually accompanied by a swift physical decline. But are there steps we can take to avoid contracting Alzheimer's?