Physical inactivity (insufficient physical activity levels) is a serious public health issue that results in all-cause mortality, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and obesity. Increasing physical ...

Move more, quit smoking, lose weight: great resolutions, hard to keep. But does it get easier if there is a financial incentive in return? According to research by Radboud University and others, it ...

For anyone who still needed convincing that a healthy lifestyle can reduce the risks of disease and improve physical and mental health, new research from the American Cancer Society makes it ...

My column on June 9 made the case for a “Marketing Healthy Behavior” option in the commercial and self-insured employer health insurance market here in Mesa County. Essentially, it would help create a ...

If you’ve ever tried to change a behavior, you know it can be a struggle. Despite your best intentions, you may still have a hard time following through, staying motivated, or simply remembering to do ...

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The South Texas Health System stopped by the ValleyCentral studio discuss National Wear ...

Americans are bombarded with advertisements that promote the benefits of diet and exercise, so it's only natural that many people respond with knee-jerk reactions to join a gym, adopt the latest ...

Your friend declines another dinner invitation. Your sister won’t answer texts after 9 p.m. Your coworker refuses to cover extra shifts anymore. From the outside, these behaviors look inconsiderate, ...

Research has now found that cancer survivors who follow a heart-healthy lifestyle can improve their chances of living longer. The study suggests that seven behaviors, including being physically active ...

Not every act of self-care is going to be perceived positively by others, especially if you have toxic people in your life. Sometimes, what feels like rudeness is just a powerful display of ...