Making smarter food choices, adding cardio to your exercise routine and working out to build muscle all over, not just your stomach, is what you need to do trim down your spare tire.

You don't need supplements and gimmicky diet plans to help you lose body fat. To achieve a better ratio of lean mass to fat, eat moderate portions of whole, unprocessed foods and move more to train your heart and muscles.

The deep red color of some beets can show up in your urine if you eat them, and might make you think you have blood in your urine. This is particularly alarming for people who use blood-thinning medication, as bleeding is one of the risks of such a drug.

Acupressure is a healing technique similar to acupuncture but applied with fingers and thumbs. There are eleven points along the lung meridian, all located on the arms and hands.

You don't have to stick to cucumber slices served plain — you can include cucumber in a range of delicious weight loss-friendly dishes.

Stubborn lower body fat is frustrating but not impossible. With the right diet and exercise routine you can bust the bulge.

Excess fluid around the heart, known as a pericardial effusion, causes a variety of signs and symptoms that range from mild to severe.

There are some foods that are best avoided while grappling with pancreatic cancer. Consulting with a nutritionist for dietary tips is helpful after a pancreatic cancer diagnosis.

Find out what types of foods, including fruits, vegetables, whole grains, beans, nuts and seeds can lower the LDL (or "bad") cholesterol.

If you're experiencing pain, itching or discomfort on your body, you may be thinking about trying an over-the-counter topical numbing cream. There are several different ingredients that work to numb the skin. Talk with your doctor to find the best one for you.

Washington, D.C., packs plenty of power within its 60 or so square miles of land. Whether you’re here for work, play or protest, be sure to build in some time to stray from the beaten path. Here are three healthy ways to dig into D.C.’s hidden neighborhood gems.

The Food and Drug Administration and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced that the romaine lettuce scare is officially over.