Purple spuds can help lower blood pressure

Swapping regular spuds for purple potatoes could help lower blood pressure levels without adding unwanted weight gain, says a new US study.

Beat stress for less

This year the end of the holidays probably didn't bring the usual stress relief; there are still worries about unemployment, a flailing housing market, and a volatile stock market, all of which may be taking a toll on your health.

Weight stigma can itself increase weight gain: study

Weight stigma is so heavy that the resulting stress can make it even harder for overweight people to manage their eating habits, according to a newly published study.

Relieve stress

This year the end of the holidays probably didn't bring the usual stress relief; there are still worries about unemployment, a flailing housing market, and a volatile stock market, all of which may be ...

Really? The Claim: Excess Weight Raises the Risk of Acne

Researchers have found, once again, that weight gain and moderate to severe acne go hand in hand, particularly among young women.

Explaining the weight gain-diabetes connection in kids

Q: I am concerned about my child who has weight issues. I have heard that children with excess weight have a greater chance of developing diabetes. Is this true, and what can I do?

HEALTHeME Launches Stress Reduction By Text Messaging; Research Shows 60% of Users Slashed Stress Levels

By Combining Predictive Psychology and Neuroscience, HEALTHeME Sends Personalized Text Messages That Combat Stress and Curb Bad Decisions.Durham, NC (PRWEB) January 31, 2012 HEALTHeME, the company already featured in FOX News, Popular Mechanics and Tech Crunch, today announced a new cognitive-behavioral based approach to reduce stress; stress management delivered via text messaging. In a 12 week ...