Sweeping Or Skydiving? When Counting Calories It's All The Same
Sports can burn a lot of energy. But vacuuming the carpet burns calories, too. The question is, how much? We checked out the numbers and found surprises.
Fitness & Nutrition
A Phys Ed Teacher Battles Tight Budgets And Childhood Obesity
Mindy Przeor founded an after-school program in Mesa, Ariz., to get elementary school kids up and running.
Curb Your Appetite: Save Bread For The End Of The Meal
A hot bread basket is a tasty way to start off dinner. But all those carbs before the main fare can amp up appetite and spike blood sugar. Saving the carbs for the end of the meal can help avert that.
Farewell, Low-Fat: Why Scientists Applaud Lifting A Ban On Fat
The Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee report that came out in February contained some pretty game-changing advice that's largely been overlooked: Don't worry about the total amount of fat you eat.
Dynamic Duos: How To Get More Nutrition By Pairing Foods
Adding eggs to salads helps us absorb the beneficial pigments like beta carotene in the raw vegetables, a new study finds. Here are other foods that, when eaten together, pack a more nutritious punch.
Missouri Food Pantries Help Clients Grow Their Own Produce
Fresh fruits and vegetables can be hard to come by for low-income people who rely on food pantries. So some aid programs are now handing out seeds and plants and teaching clients to grow their own.
Take A Hike To Do Your Heart And Spirit Good
For many Americans, an NPR poll suggests, walking is their most consistent exercise. But how much can a moderately paced walk really help your health?
Chocolate, Chocolate, It's Good For Your Heart, Study Finds
Regular chocolate eaters had a lower risk of cardiovascular disease and stroke compared to people who didn't eat chocolate. The researchers say it's more evidence that polyphenols may be protective.
Fitness App Aims To Deliver Live Feedback From A Personal Trainer 24/7
The Fitnet app uses your phone's camera to analyze your workout and give feedback. Next step is a live trainer on the other end. The hitch: Your Internet speed likely needs to be 40 times faster.
Sans Artificial: General Mills Scrambles To Reformulate Lucky Charms
The company has pledged to ditch artificial colorings and flavorings from all of its cereals by the end of 2016. But those iconic rainbow-colored marshmallow charms might take longer to revamp.