The stereotype: Millennials spend more time interacting with the digital world than the natural world around them. The reality: Five million of the 6 million people who took up gardening in 2015 were millennials, according to the 2016 National Gardening Survey. More millennials (people between the ages of 21 and 34) than any other age group…

Many Americans are living with excess weight and obesity, meaning they have a higher-than-normal body weight for their height. With more than a third of the U.S. adult population affected by obesity, the marketplace is saturated with "quick-fix" weight-loss tips and unhealthy and unsustainable diets. Indeed, at the beginning of every year, favorite snacks are…

A majority of Americans drink coffee daily, with an average of about three cups a day, according to Harvard School of Public Health. Will all those cups of Joe being downed nationwide, it’s important to consider the beverage’s potential effects on your health. Science indicates there are some substantial health benefits to drinking coffee regularly. Various studies…

While some aspects of health are beyond your control, there are plenty of proactive steps you can take to support a strong immune system. “Building a strong immune system can improve and even extend your life,” says Larry Robinson, PhD, and vice president of Scientific Affairs, Embria Health Sciences, a manufacturer of natural, science-based ingredients that…

You've probably seen all the articles about weight loss, including those that explain how to count calories or what foods you should and shouldn't eat. But if you're still having trouble losing weight, then maybe you just need a better "strategic plan," one you can put into action before you get that unwanted "wake-up call"…

Bisphenol A, also known as BPA, is primarily used to make polycarbonate plastic, which is a clear, highly shatter-resistant material used in consumer products you may use every day. It is also used to make epoxy resins, which are used in many tough protective coatings. You may have heard of it before - it gets covered…