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A teaspoon in your coffee, a sprinkle on top of dessert — sugar is ingrained in the daily diet of almost every American. Consuming too much of the sweet substance

From your opening scene to the final credits, regular visits with your primary care provider are vital for improving your health.

We all know what it’s like to be stressed about work, finances or family matters. And while we often consider these situations brief “storms” that will soon pass, sometimes poor

We see it glamorized all the time—5 a.m. wake-ups and working late. That’s because, for many people, success means constant productivity.

In an episode of the animated comedy Futurama, Philip J. Fry accidentally infects his friends with the common cold. The problem? He brought germs from the past to a future

Many of us have enjoyed more outdoor fun in the summer months. And why not? It’s a good time for cookouts, trips to the beach and soaking up sunshine.

Eating vegetables and fruits can lower your blood pressure, improve your cardiovascular and gastrointestinal well-being, and reduce your risk of cancer and vision-related problems. The trick is figuring out how

It seems we’re not so comfortable talking about sex, which is probably why there are so many euphemisms for it—roll in the hay, afternoon delight and even doing “it.” But

The type of shoe you wear impacts how you walk and the amount of stress placed on your feet, knees, hips, back and ankles. If you routinely wear high heels,

With more than 70% of American families owning pets, it’s no surprise that we want to keep them close to us. A recent poll by the Sleep Foundation found that