Health experts say that incorporating more beans into a diet may reduce the risk of heart disease, the Des Moines Register reports. Healthy Living News...

A bad diet may not only put individuals at risk for type 2 diabetes, obesity and high blood pressure, but also for cholecystitis, which is inflammation of the gallbladder, The Plain Dealer reports. Healthy Living News...

A report published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry has suggested that consuming apples may extend one's lifespan by as much as 10 percent. Healthy Living News...

Many individuals cringe when they hear the word "diet." Health experts say that this is because most people do not want to watch what they eat to lose or maintain weight. Healthy Living News...

A recent survey from Harris Interactive and HealthDay shows that 70 percent of more than 2,400 individuals age 18 and older who were overweight said they felt they were normal size, The Leader-Post reports. Healthy Living News...

Dieters who eat a variety of fruits, vegetables and whole grains may experience a benefit from following such a healthy regimen - better sleep. Healthy Living News...

Officials from the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS) recently announced a new system that will allow people living in urban settings to invest in a share of farm produce, the Southeast Farm Press reports. Healthy Living News...

A recent study by the National Research Council shows that life expectancy in the U.S. may not be increasing as ly as other countries, according to the U.S. News and World Report. Healthy Living News...

As if it weren't already hard enough to burn fat, researchers at the University College of London have said that merely staying indoors and turning the thermostat up during the winter may increase the risk of obesity. Healthy Living News...

Many people pick up a blueberry muffin when they purchase their coffee in the morning or eat cereals that feature dehydrated fruit. However, experts determined that these "berries" may not be real. Healthy Living News...

Recently, the World Health Organization (WHO) recommended that unhealthy foods should not be sold at schools and on playgrounds, the Associated Press reports. Healthy Living News...

The Food Safety Modernization Act, passed by the U.S. Congress in December 2010, will not outlaw personal vegetable gardens, according to the Florida Times-Union's Carole Fader. Healthy Living News...

A study recently published in the Journal of Gerontology found that increased life expectancy might not mean more years of good health. Healthy Living News...

A recent article published in Circulation: Journal of the American Heart Association finds that children who regularly eat fruits and vegetables are less likely to develop stiff arteries, reports The Holyoke Enterprise. Healthy Living News...

Studies from The Research Council of Norway found that people with osteoporosis are more at risk of developing cardiovascular disease. Healthy Living News...

A study published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism revealed that higher levels of vitamin D can increase the risk of frailty in older women. Healthy Living News...

Reseachers from the University of Cincinnati (UC) found that an enzyme called histone deacetylase 9 (HDAC9) can lead to obesity-induced body fat dysfunction, reports Medical News Today. Healthy Living News...

Reseachers from the University of Cincinnati (UC) found that an enzyme called histone deacetylase 9 (HDAC9) can lead to obesity-induced body fat dysfunction, reports Medical News Today. Healthy Living News...

In honor of September being declared National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month, the Alliance for a Healthier Generation - a nonprofit organization founded by the American Heart Association and the William J. Clinton Foundation - celebrated by launching the Recess ROCKS! events in six cities across the U.S. Healthy Living News...

The YMCA of the USA (Y-USA) announced last week that 16 new communities in Illinois, Michigan and Ohio have joined its Statewide Pioneering Healthier Communities (PHC) Initiative, which seeks to reduce childhood obesity. Healthy Living News...

Strenuous exercise is one way to lose weight, but many people do not have the time to do it, or simply don't enjoy it. For others - such as those on low-calorie diets - physical activity is counter-indicated. However, a new study has found that overweight individuals may benefit from workout routines that can be easily - and painlessly - incorporated into their daily lives. Healthy Living News...

In recent months, the nationwide Let's Move! campaign, which focuses on promoting weight loss among young Americans, has intensified its activity with a flurry of healthy lifestyle-highlighting events, and this week it has received a boost from other high profile initiatives. Healthy Living News...

First Lady Michelle Obama has been commended by the National League of Cities (NLC) for her Let's Move! campaign against childhood obesity. Healthy Living News...

Results of a recent Finnish study suggest that short people may be at an increased risk for heart disease, although researchers stress that other factors - such as obesity and lifestyle habits - are still the main predictors of cardiovascular-related health conditions. Healthy Living News...

Individuals who are following a low calorie diet, such as an HCG-based diet, are discouraged from physical activity during the course of the treatment. However, once they successfully lose weight, health experts say a healthy diet and daily physical activity are key to maintaining proper body mass for the long term. Healthy Living News...

First Lady Michelle Obama appears untiring in her campaign to reduce the alarming rate of obesity among American children. In fact, this week she presided over two high-profile events designed to promote her Let's Move! campaign. Healthy Living News...

Excess weight puts stress on the body, which often leads to mobility problems as well as bone and joint degeneration, a particularly painful condition. As scientists are finding that this problem is on the rise, new research has been taking place that aims to further probe the causes of arthritis and osteoarthritis, and ways to bring relief to sufferers. Healthy Living News...

A healthy lifestyle is often associated with dieting and weight loss. Maintaining a healthy weight keeps energy levels high and may help prevent heart disease, stroke and diabetes. This is significant since obesity affects one-third of American adults and 1 in 7 preschool-aged children, according to the Centers For Disease Control and Prevention. Healthy Living News...

Weight loss is an important element of a healthy lifestyle, and there are many ways in which individuals can reach that goal. While some people achieve great results with a bit of exercise or some dietary modifications, others may have to try more comprehensive regimes, such as the HCG or other calorie-reed diets. Regardless of the way in which an individual loses weight, simple approaches can help keep the pounds off and energy as well as positive outlook up. Healthy Living News...

The Apps for Healthy Kids competition is set to expand after the U.S Department of Agriculture has announced it will partner with General Electric (GE) to create the Healthymagination Student Awards. Healthy Living News...

Despite public health epidemics such as obesity and heart disease, there are hopeful signs that Americans are getting more serious about their health and increasingly adopt healthy eating and living habits. Healthy Living News...

The past week has seen interesting developments on the healthy lifestyle and weight loss front, with prominent political figures unveiling initiatives designed to help Americans live longer, leaner lives. Healthy Living News...