Health

Why those with an easy-going attitude have healthier blood pressure.

From Kate Hudson to Jennifer Aniston, celebrities are choosing stair climbing to get in shape. And no wonder – climbing flights torches calories in no time, while toning your legs and butt

Exercise — it’s clearly an activity that only improves our experience of life. It keeps us strong and flexible, happier and less prone to depression and anxiety. But how much exercise and of what kind is necessary to maintain our health over the long term?

Make the time: It doesn't take all that much, actually. A University of Rochester study showed that 20 minutes in a green setting was advantageous to health and vitality. And another study in the journal Environmental Science & Technology revealed mental health benefits after just five minutes in green space.

Five health benefits of sunflower seeds and sprouts, plus tips on how to grow them in your home