He quit tobacco to get healthy — and to see his young son grow up
Aug 28, 2018
Heart disease runs in John Jaramillo’s family. It caught up with him, too.
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Losing sister, husband to heart disease motivates woman to fight for her health
Aug 22, 2018
Yolanda Thompson is taking the lessons she’s learned from a one-two punch of heart-related deaths as motivation to improve her own lifestyle. But it hasn’t come easy.
8 tips for the perfect hike with kids
Aug 22, 2018
Simply breathing in nature can lead to a healthier mind, body and spirit. Not sure how to start? Here are eight tips for a successful family hike.
Google just launched Heart Points. Here are 5 things you need to know.
Aug 21, 2018
A redesign of Google Fit will emphasize the intensity of physical activity using Heart Points.
Taking time off doesn't have to mean distant travel
Aug 13, 2018
If you’re looking to squeeze in a vacation before the hectic fall schedule resumes, visions of exotic beaches or sightseeing abroad may come to mind. But enjoying time off work doesn’t have to mean distant travel or hefty spending.
Summer days: Make sure the living is easy — and active
Aug 9, 2018
It’s the peak of summer, when swimming, hiking, biking and other outdoor activities beckon — just the kind of active leisure time that can make a big difference in your overall health.
Efforts to mitigate impact of social, economic inequities
Aug 8, 2018
Initiatives nationwide are confronting health inequities at the community level.
Obesity as young adult sets stage for heart disease, stroke
Aug 1, 2018
Young adults who are overweight begin to develop high blood pressure and other heart problems that may put them at higher risk of developing heart disease and stroke later in life, a new study shows.
She's half the woman she used to be, going from 380 pounds to certified personal trainer
Jul 26, 2018
Annabelle Jimenez struggled with her weight until a diagnosis of prediabetes prompted her to overhaul her lifestyle.
The new Great American Road Trip: Pedaling from coast to coast
Jul 23, 2018
A road trip across the country is a someday dream for many Americans. Pedaling the roughly 4,000 miles from coast to coast adds an epic aspect to the adventure.