If you're getting ready to make New Year's fitness resolutions - don't. Instead, design a yearlong fitness plan to make sure that you have effective lifestyle changes in place.
Use our 12-month plan to improve your health each month.
When it comes to losing weight, we've heard it all comes down to proper diet and exercise. But even if you're watching your weight and exercising on a regular basis, you could still have a hard time losing weight.
As you or your loved one get older, falls may be something that you have to plan for. Falls happen for many reasons - stiff joints, vision changes, illness or a medication that affects balance. So what can you do to help put your mind at ease and help ensure the safety of your family?
Stroll down the aisles of any department store these days, and your eye will be drawn to an appealing collection of labor-saving gadgets. These can include everything from snow blowers and electric hedge trimmers to remote controls for the TV and DVD player.
Who doesn't like to take a leisurely stroll outdoors? Want to take it up a notch? Try hiking. Hiking is an activity for all ages and fitness levels, whether you're taking a walk through a local park or climbing summits across New England.
Athletes cower at the mention of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries.
We've all heard the saying "no pain, no gain" when it comes to exercising, but how do you know when it's become too much pain? Before muscles can strengthen themselves, the muscles first must be stressed.
The season of eating your way through Halloween to Valentine's Day or even Easter is coming upon us with maddening speed. So many celebrations with delicious treats everywhere you look! It's easy to lose track of your family's health goals. How can you stay in control?
We all know dogs offer love and companionship. Why else would they be called "man's best friend." But did you know they also provide their owner with powerful mental and physical health benefits.
