Here's another incentive for students to get fit and stay that way as they head back to school: better grades.

It's wintertime and time to be out of school. Kids and adults alike don't need to be hitting the books to keep their minds sharp over the holidays.

Japan's Jiroemon Kimura can add the end of the Mayan calendar to the list of things he's lived through over the course of his lifetime. That list stretches back before Internet, TV, cars and 20 US presidents.

After-school snacks or snacking while watching TV are common staples of childhood. But the type of snack can make a difference in how many calories the children end up eating.

There's nothing like a home-cooked meal. And cooking like the stars makes it even better, right? Not if health is concerned.

Every year people make New Year’s resolutions, and every year it’s a battle to stick with them. Plan ahead, set up a support network and use good coping tactics to stay the course.

Thoughts of losing weight bring thoughts of dieting to mind, but what about taking the bus to work instead of driving? Walking to the bus stop could burn 100 calories per day.

Kids can be picky eaters, which can make it hard to choose healthy snack options. But keeping kids healthy and happy can be done together.

Here are some great ideas for feeling your best during the holidays. It’s a happy holiday eating guide produced by the American Cancer Society. The key message is to take care of yourself and your stomach first.

Sounds like a no-brainer, but reducing fat intake can help people lose weight and lower the risk of cardiovascular events. It just takes small changes to really add up overall.