How to Raise Good Cholesterol Numbers

Raising your high density lipoproteins (HDL), or the good type of cholesterol, should be a lifelong goal of everyone beginning in their teens. It helps to carry away low density lipoproteins (LDL), the bad type of cholesterol, before it has a chance to adhere to the inside of your arteries.

The 7 Most Toxic Materials in Your Home -- And the Best Alternatives

These simple switches can help safeguard your health and home sanctuary and improve your local environment.

10 Cities in America With the Happiest People

What makes a happy place? To answer that question, WalletHub analyzed 30 indicators of happiness in 150 cities. Here are the cities with the happiest people.

9 Life-Changing Quotes From Famous People Over 50

We've combed the web for invaluable nuggets of wisdom dispensed by artists, writers, actors and thinkers who've made it to 50. Here they are.

How to Grocery Shop Like a Nutritionist

From dried tart cherries to anchovies, here are 15 items that dietitians can't live without — beyond the basic olive oil and kale.

10 Ways to Break Up With Emotional Eating for Good

Even with all of the nutrition know-how, resources and willpower under the sun, when emotions take over, your healthy-eating intentions can dissolve in a flash. The good news is if stress, sadness, boredom or even happiness has been driving your eating choices, you can break the cycle.

10 Easy Drink Swaps to Cut Down on Sugar

Curbing your sugar consumption may just be the single most important dietary change you can make. Discover simple swaps for low-sugar beverages, from icy fraps to margaritas, and learn how to create healthier versions with natural ingredients.

10 Compound Moves for Greater Pump in Less Time

We understand -- you're busy! You need an intense, efficient training routine to maximize calorie burn in a minimal amount of time, which is why compound movements are your best bet. Compound movements work multiple muscle groups at the same time.

17 Reasons Why You Probably Need More Omega-3s in Your Diet

Omega-3s temper inflammation, improve brain and heart health, maintain healthy eye health, keep you thin and even help you live longer! Alas, most Americans don’t get enough of the beneficial fatty acids in their diets (experts estimate that the majority of people in the U.S.

10 Yoga Poses to Strengthen Your Abs

You need a strong core to practice yoga, and a regular practice leads to a strong core. Certain yoga poses are more effective for strengthening your core.

11 Sneaky Ways to Add Vegetables to Your Dessert

Is your sweet tooth running wild? Don't fret: Here are 11 sneaky ways to add vegetables to your dessert.

The 15 Grossest Things in Your Kitchen You Need to Clean Right Now

Did you know your kitchen can be a breeding ground for bacteria? Get the dirty details on 15 of the most germ-filled items in your kitchen from professional cleaners.