Digestible tidbits about local and national trends in health

Pets improve our intellectual, emotional and physical health

Which fats are bad for us, and which are good?

There’s a lot of nutrition packed in those colorful food groups

Fruits and vegetables are sources of many vitamins, minerals and other natural substances

Obese kids: The “epidemic” is causing a host of weight-associated disorders

Some foods we consider “bad” actually are good for our health

Babies and water don’t mix | Happy parents, safer kids

Here are 10 terrific exercises to help you warm up

Local walkers attest to the activity’s benefits