Diet and active lifestyles

The food we eat can affect the way we feel, act, and think. Find out which foods and nutrients are best for your brain.

Life is busy, but when you don't eat on a schedule, your body doesn't have enough energy to keep up with your active life.

Why exercise? Benefits of regular activity are better posture, self esteem, and weight management, improved energy levels, increased strength in muscles and bones, and reduced risk of heart disease. How much exercise? Scientists say that if you accumulate 60 minutes of light activity or exercise every day you will improve health.

Which foods fuel an Olympian? Find out with this glimpse into the nutritional habits of Canadian athlete Priscilla Lopes-Schliep.

Know the signs and symptoms of dehydration and what you can do to prevent problems by staying properly hydrated.

Too busy to eat nutritiously? Here are some tips for healthy convenience foods, healthier snacks, and how to choose mealtime foods at restaurants while still following a balanced diet.

Picky eaters may worry parents who wonder if they're getting adequate nutrition from the few foods they'll eat. Here are tips for getting your pickiest eater to try new foods.

Find out how food can be one of your best stress-busting allies.

Learn more about mindful eating and how practices like yoga may help you to maintain a healthy weight.

Energy drinks are popular among college students, and athletes and others looking for a quick boost of energy and stamina. But are these buzz drinks safe?

A healthy pantry should be stocked with the essentials of nutrition and provide the makings for quick snacks and easy, hearty meals.

Water relieves thirst, maintains electrolyte balance, and regulates nearly every body system. Too little fluid in the body and salt concentrations increase and cells emit water to balance things out. When the cells are dehydrated, you feel thirsty.