An estimated 8.3 million adults aged 18 or older had serious thoughts of suicide in the past year, according to a national government survey released this week. Responding to a...

Among the very old, not only continuing but initiating physical activity was associated with better survival and function, according to a new study. Most studies conducted on physical activity have...

Moderate and heavy adult drinkers are more likely to engage in physical exercise than abstainers, according to a new University of Miami study. The study was published in the most...

Flaxseed significantly reduced total cholesterol and LDL or “bad” cholesterol levels but did not substantially affect HDL or “good” cholesterol levels or triglycerides, a new study says. The meta-analysis, which...

Reducing average adult population sodium intake to the recommended 2,300 mg per day would reduce hypertension cases by 11 million and save $18 billion in health care, a new study...

Tobacco accounts for one out of every 10 deaths worldwide and will claim 5.5 million lives this year, according to a report issued by the American Cancer Society and the...

The Wellness Center Staff This month, we feature a four-part series on cholesterol to commemorate National Cholesterol Education Month. When changes to diet and lifestyle are not enough to improve...

This month, we feature a four-part series on cholesterol to commemorate National Cholesterol Education Month. This second article focuses on the dietary and lifestyle modifications you can make to promote...