White House chef Kass dishes up plates and policy

By Nancy Benac | February 21, 2012 - 9:25am

WASHINGTON – Sam Kass has a to-die-for job as personal chef to the Obama family but whipping up their meals is probably the least important part of his portfolio.

Things to ask before you join a gym

By Ray Mark Rinaldi | February 14, 2012 - 9:36am

One of the best things about living in a place obsessed with physical fitness is that health clubs are plentiful, and competition keeps the quality high.

Understanding four types of body fat

By Marjie Gilliam | February 13, 2012 - 10:02am

Q: I’ve lost some weight, but am still unhappy with the way I look.

Mindful eating fights binging

By JEFF GORDINIER | February 9, 2012 - 9:05am

Try this: Place a forkful of food in your mouth.

Finally, a scientific approach to weight loss

February 8, 2012 - 10:17am

By SHARON BEGLEYThe Saturday Evening PostHere’s the irony: There are almost as many ways to successfully lose weight as there are people who need to do so.

A push for family input to detect dementia earlier

By Lauran Neergaard | February 7, 2012 - 11:13am

WASHINGTON (AP) – Alexis McKenzie’s mother had mild dementia, but things sounded OK when she phoned home: Dad was with her, finishing his wife’s sentences as they talked about puttering through the day and a drive to the store.

First lady pushes Jay Leno to eat healthy foods

February 2, 2012 - 4:35pm

BURBANK, Calif. (AP) – Jay ate the veggies.

Confessions of a lip-balm junkie

By Lynda Shrager | January 25, 2012 - 1:08pm

When my daughter was in high school, she truly believed she had a lip balm addiction.

Health campaign targets cheese

By KRISTI GUSTAFSON BARLETTE | January 23, 2012 - 11:57am

ALBANY, N.Y. – Cheese: It’s been affectionately called the fat man’s candy. It has fans on Facebook.

Walk the walk

By JESSICA BELASCO | January 19, 2012 - 9:30am

Looking for a way to make good on your New Year’s resolution to get in shape?

Men are opting for more nip/tucks

By SARAH TRESSLER | January 17, 2012 - 10:52am

Granted, men had some 750,000 cosmetic procedures to women’s 8.6 million last year, but increasingly, the male gaze is turning to itself.

Study: Statins linked with small diabetes risk

By Lauran Neergaard | January 13, 2012 - 9:10am

WASHINGTON – A new side effect seems to be emerging for those cholesterol-lowering wonder drugs called statins: They may increase some people’s chances of developing Type 2 diabetes.

Long-term care is definitely a woman’s issue

January 9, 2012 - 10:52am

You might say that women get the short end of the stick when it comes to long-term care.

Your home’s age important for child lead exposure

By Lauran Neergaard | January 6, 2012 - 10:07am

WASHINGTON – If you’ve been putting off repairing a peeling windowsill, or you’re thinking of knocking out a wall, listen up: Check how old your house is.

Older Americans have most to gain by exercising

By Marjie Gilliam | January 4, 2012 - 9:58am

DAYTON, Ohio – The New Year often brings resolutions to get into better shape.

Fitness gear for the new year

By Marjie Gilliam | December 28, 2011 - 10:59am

DAYTON, Ohio – Planning to start an exercise program in the new year?

To all a good night: How to get sleep during holidays

By Maggie Galehouse | December 19, 2011 - 9:40am

In a perfect world, you’d slide into your bed, close your weary eyes, and sleep uninterrupted for 7 1/2 hours. Every night.

‘Tis the season to gather your family health history

By Lynda Shrager | December 13, 2011 - 2:58pm

Since most families gather for the holidays, the U.S. Surgeon General urges you to talk about your health history.

Big promise seen in two new breast cancer drugs

The Associated Press | December 7, 2011 - 10:43pm

SAN ANTONIO — Breast cancer experts are cheering what could be some of the biggest advances in more than a decade: two new medicines that significantly delay the time until women with very advanced cases get worse.

Sometimes you should keep your feelings to yourself

By Gregory Ramey | December 6, 2011 - 9:35am

DAYTON, Ohio – Expressing your feelings is not always psychologically healthy, according to research published in the October 2011 journal Anxiety, Stress & Coping.

More kids skip school shots in 8 states

By Mike Stobbe | December 1, 2011 - 10:07am

ATLANTA – A rising number of parents in more than half of states are opting out of school shots for their kids.

The new science of stress

By SHARON BEGLEY | November 28, 2011 - 11:47am

In the mid-20th century, endocrinologist Hans Selye coined the term “stress,” and described his theory that the chronic, unrelieved kind can cause disease.

Hit the gym before you hit the slopes

By Emily Fredrix | November 22, 2011 - 10:49am

NEW YORK – Hold out your poles and sway your hips side to side. Lift one leg up and try not to lose your balance.

Ways to help avoid holiday pounds

By Robin McMacken | November 18, 2011 - 10:53am

DAYTON, Ohio – Most health and fitness experts admit it probably is not the best idea to start a diet during the holidays, but it is wise to at least maintain your weight during a season filled with delicious temptations.

Fitness-clubbers dance through their workouts

By Sheba R. Wheeler | November 7, 2011 - 9:34am

DENVER – The walls shake as bass booms from large speakers on a front stage where lead dancers shout out commands for hip-gyrating movements.