You may have heard that you should try to avoid eating too many simple sugars, but what does that mean? What are simple sugars? Are simple sugars carbohydrates? To answer both questions: simple sugars ...

You don't have to splurge on a gym membership or fancy workout equipment to lose weight. Try these techniques to burn fat with simple home workouts and lifestyle changes. Dr. Valerie Cholet is a ...

As with any movement, your yoga practice is likely accompanied by an increased curiosity about your physical body. After all, asana serves as a sort of celebration of form, with shapes and transitions ...

Your body speaks volumes before you even say a word. In fact, the way you carry yourself, position your hands, and use your eyes can dramatically influence how others perceive and respond to you.

Hip tightness can affect your whole body. Simple exercises can help you move more easily. By Alyssa Ages When Ian Root was in his early 20s, he began having persistent hip pain. His construction job — ...

Many people dread stepping onto the bathroom scale. It can be very frustrating to exercise and eat a healthy diet only to see the number on the scale stay the same. However, just because your body ...

How you feel about your body has probably changed considerably over your lifetime. Young children tend to view their bodies as strong and fast and powerful. Oh, to have the body confidence of youth.

Saying “thank you” to others is something you learn at an early age. But how often do you thank yourself? Saying “thank you” to your body is one of the most important things you can do, especially ...

The genes in question are responsible for patterning the body along its anteroposterior axis (that is, from front to back), notably Hox genes and the like. These genes are highly conserved in ...