People sensitive to the taste of fat tend to eat less of it and are less likely to be overweight, according to Australian research that found human tongues can detect fatty tastes. Researchers at Deakin University, working with colleagues at the University of Adelaide among others, found that fat was the sixth taste people can identify in addition to the ...

Ask (or Beg) for Help     In her informative book, A Deeper Shade of Blue, Ruta Nonacs, M.D., Ph.D., writes: "One of the most challenging aspects of caring for young children is the social isolation. In traditional cultures, a woman's family fathers around the mother after the birth of a child. They help her learn how to care for her ...

When her best friend turned purple, Miriam Starobin’s thoughts turned to yellow — cartoon hero SpongeBob SquarePants. Read more: http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/36735214/ns/today-entertainment/#ixzz0meO1itRC  

Pause and Give Thanks Your mouth is watering and your fork is aloft... but before you dig in, take a few seconds to breathe. Savor the delicious aroma; reflect on the hard work that has gone into the food, and how grateful you are to receive it. The simple act of pausing reminds us to be mindful of the portions we ...

Set Worry Limits   Do you spend half your day listening to bad news updates? Do you scan the internet for more? If you can’t get worry under control right away, then establish limits. Set a timer or a watch alarm for 15 minutes. Tell yourself: “I feel the need to think about ________, but I can only afford to spend ...

How liquid calories can and do ruin your diet

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Sitting down for meals and eating from a real plate can help you feel satisfied. Check out this article to see what other little tricks can help you with your diet.

So despite what is happening in your life and in the world, constantly remind yourself "I can learn from this." When you can see the opportunities inherent in all situations, good or bad, it truly helps you embrace all the uncertainty in your life.    

THURSDAY, Sept. 30 (HealthDay News) -- When it comes to the onset of early Alzheimer's disease, a person's family and close friends are better able to spot the initial signs of trouble than traditional screening by doctors, new research suggests

From rocks to coins, pacifiers and toys, kids like to taste everyday objects.  But some of these items can be serious choking hazards – take circular batteries. The 20mm lithium batteries are described as a common culprit in a study published in Pediatrics.

Reach for these items next time you're feeling under pressure, under the weather, or just too close to that breaking point. Munching on these stress-free foods will help pull you back into the game.

LONDON (Reuters) - People working 10 or 11 hours a day are more likely to suffer serious heart problems, including heart attacks, than those clocking off after seven hours, researchers said on Tuesday.

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – Using ultrasound to gauge gestational age could put late-term female fetuses at risk of poor outcomes and even death, a new study from Sweden shows.

THURSDAY, Oct. 14 (HealthDay News) -- One in 36 Hispanic men and one in 106 Hispanic women in the United States are at risk of being diagnosed with HIV in their lifetime. The overall estimated lifetime risk of HIV diagnosis among Hispanics is one in 52, according to a federal government study released Thursday.

Parents and nutritionists are up in arms about a line of designer toddler drinks containing mostly milk and sugar that are aimed at children as young as 1 year old.

ATLANTA – Health experts say a surprising jump in the number of Americans hobbled by arthritis may be due to obesity.

WEDNESDAY, Sept. 15 (HealthDay News) -- Radiation exposure increases the risk that cancer survivors will go on to develop another malignancy, finds a new study