If you’re at high risk for psoriasis (calling all people who are obese, experience high stress levels, smoke, have HIV and/or have a family history of psoriasis), then you probably want to do everyt...

You see those huge containers of whey protein powder all the time at health-food stores. And, if you are like most of us, you walk right past them, assuming that they are just for bodybuilders. Not so...

We all know by now how bad sitting is for our health. And we know what it feels like to sit for a long time and then feel stiff and sore when we get up. The fact is, lack of movement is often at the r...

Wine-industry expert Rob McMillan warns of current grape shortages. Prices on better-quality California wines (more than $20) are likely to rise by 6% to 9% during the next year. Over the past decade,...

Remember the days when health-conscious people would order salads in restaurants and confidently say, “No dressing, please”—thinking that avoiding the fat in dressing was doing them a favor? Or ...

A number of readers in their 60s, 70s and even 80s wrote to thank HealthyWoman for a recent exercise article that included easier moves appropriate for seniors and women just starting to work out (cli...

One of the country’s leading fitness professionals shares how to avoid the most common pitfalls Anyone who sticks to an exercise program knows that the commitment involves a lot of time and, in som...

If you love vegetables and just naturally eat them like crazy, good for you. You’re lucky to have such a healthy craving. But if you’re like most people, what you really love is meat…white carb...

Dates are a prime example of why fruit is often called nature’s candy. Just a few can satisfy your sweet tooth, which is why they are a healthful alternative to Halloween treats. Have a few on hand ...

Q. My wife says that I may not get the most nutrition from my vegetables because I don’t chew them for long. Is this true? A. Perhaps. It’s always best to chew your vegetables and other foods tho...