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Around half of adults – and 58% of parents – visit local parks or spend time in nature to help relieve stress, results of a recent survey show.

“One of the most important things to do if you burn your hand is to act fast,” the Mayo Clinic says.

You pick up your child from day care, strap them in and hand them a snack for the ride home. How healthy is that snack?

Late bedtimes and inadequate sleep may increase a young person’s risk of developing high blood pressure, results of a recent study show.

Prediabetes occurs when someone’s blood sugar levels (known as glucose) are higher than normal but not high enough for a diagnosis of Type 2 diabetes.

Looking for a simple way to calm anxiety or defuse stress? Step outside your home for a few minutes, researchers say.

Cutting back on consuming ultraprocessed foods can reduce your risk of a stroke or cognitive issues later in life, according to a recent study out of Massachusetts General Hospital.

The use of flavored e-liquids in vaping devices may lead to the formation of nearly 300 different harmful substances, results of a recent study out of Ireland suggest.

Exercises that make you “huff and puff” – including running, cycling and swimming – provide a level of cardiorespiratory fitness that can lead to a longer, healthier life, Australian researchers claim.

Fend off heart disease and prolong your life by taking the stairs rather than the elevator, results of a new study suggest.