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The arrival of spring and summer means days at the pool, family picnics, baseball and other outdoor activities. Here are some tips from the American […]

Father’s Day is just around the corner, which means it’s time to put on those thinking caps. And don’t even think about getting him a […]

“Arthritis” is a term used to describe inflammation of the joints. Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common form of arthritis and usually is caused by […]

Whether you call it a cook out, barbecue, or picnic, this weekend Americans will celebrate the start of summer with a plethora of delicious foods […]

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), sales of prescription opioids have quadrupled in the United States, even though “there has not […]

Physical activity, not caloric intake, is the bottom line about what happens to your waistline, according to a new study. According to an August 2014 […]

Fewer than 25% of individuals who suffer a stroke arrive at an emergency room within 3 hours of symptom onset. But a recent study published […]

Opioids are a classification of drugs that includes hydrocodone (eg, Vicodin), oxycodone (eg, OxyContin), oxymorphone (eg, Opana), and methadone. Since 1999, sales of prescription opioids […]

On school days, young adolescents (12 to 16 years) get 55% of their physical activity on school grounds. But recent research suggests that’s not enough. […]

The following blog post was originally published on RunningRachel.com.  Click here to view it in its original form. As a busy mom, I often get […]