Health

(BPT)—The holidays throw in a lot of temptations from every direction if dieting or watching your weight. Holiday parties and get-togethers in particular can...

WASHINGTON (AP) — Personal trainer Bryant Johnson hears it all the time: Four more years. That’s how long fans of his client, 84-year-old Supreme Court...

This month, the “Take Charge of Your Health Today” page focuses on addiction and seeking treatment. Erricka Hager, health advocate at the Urban League...

Addiction occurs when taking a substance or engaging in an activity becomes a compulsion. The person loses the ability to stop the behavior, no...

Addiction can mean many things to many people. Addiction causes brain and body dependencies to substances or activities. The dependencies go beyond a person’s...

Illegal drug overdose deaths in the United States are a dire public health issue. There are a lot of misunderstandings about drug abuse and...

Some studies show that people who smoke cigarettes—even just sometimes—are at risk for many diseases. Nondaily smokers have nearly the same chance of having...

  Only half of America's smallest businesses now offer health coverage to their workers because many say steady cost hikes have made it too expensive...

(BPT)—Fall and winter don’t just bring cooler temperatures and the holidays —the final seasons of the year also mean open enrollment for Medicare. For...

Confused about Medicare? You’re not alone. That’s why this September, baby boomers, Medicare beneficiaries, their families and caregivers in the Atlanta area are invited to participate in an educational event, as part of National Medicare Education Week (Sept. 15-21). This annual celebration begins exactly one month before the start of the Medicare Open Enrollment Period […]