Health & Fitness

Health & Fitness

Updated: January 25, 2011

Taking care of your body is one of the most important things you can do. Eating right and getting regular exercise can make you look good, but more importantly, living a healthy lifestyle will make you feel good too.

Being healthy is more than hitting the gym or having a salad for lunch, it's about balancing a number of things like your diet, fluid intake, sleep and stress levels.

For tips and tricks check out our fun quizzes and slide shows with expert advice that will lead to a healthier and happier you.
Image: One Step to a Better Me
One Step to a Better Me

Shape up with our BMI calculator and more fitness resources.

 
Image: Amazing Arm Workouts
Amazing Arm Workouts

5 workouts to keep your arms amazing.

 
Image: Fitness Trends
Fitness Trends

Four fun ways to get in shape.

 
Image: Are You A Healthy Eater?
Are You A Healthy Eater?

Find out if you know your way around the food pyramid.

 
Image: Body Image
Body Image

What do you see when you look in the mirror?

 
Image: portion control
Video: Portion Distortion

Jessica Kumari shows how portion sizes have increased over time and contributed to rising obesity rates in the U.S.

 
Image: Portion Sizes Printable
Portion Sizes Printable

Print this pocket-sized guide to remind yourself what a healthy portion is.

 
Image: exercise bulimia
Video: Exercise Bulimia Explained

Learn more about the sometimes hidden epidemic affecting many teens and adults.

 
Image: Fad Diet Buster
Fad Diet Buster

Learn the truth behind fad diets and the silly rules that promise dramatic results.

 
Image: Brainfood
Brainfood

Hungry for the recipe from the Brainfood segment? It's here!

 
Image: Food Label Lingo
Food Label Lingo

Lite... Lowfat... What do they really mean?

 
Image: Are you Depressed?
Are you Depressed?

Learn the symptoms and find out if you should seek help.

 
Image: Do You Get Enough Sleep?
Do You Get Enough Sleep?

Take the quiz and see.

 
Image: Obesity in the U.S.
Obesity in the U.S.

How much do you know about the trend of obesity among America's teens?

 
Image: Are You at Risk?
Are You at Risk?

Find out if your health habits are enough to keep diabetes at bay.

 
Image: Tweenorexia
Tweenorexia

Understand the dangers of eating disorders among tweens and teens.

 
Image: NEDA (National Eating Disorders Association)
NEDA (National Eating Disorders Association)

If you or a friend needs help or advice, please call: 1.800.931.2237 or visit NEDA's website.

 
 
comments powered by Disqus

 

ARCHIVES

RELATED STORIES

What You Don't Know About Acne
Squeezing truth out of the stories you've heard.

Are You Going to Drink That?
From energy drinks to smoothies, get hidden facts about popular beverages.

What's Your Snacking Style?
Are you on a mission to munch?

Sleep Position Decoder
How you sleep could say a lot about your personality.

Wellness Tips
Learn how to avoid getting sick.

ADHD Detector
Could you have ADHD?

Smoking Cost Calculator
Did you know smoking kills 440,000 Americans each year?

Exercise Gaming
Fun video games to help you get fit.

Hearing Test
How to detect and avoid hearing loss.

Drug Myth Busters
Can you spot what's fact and fiction?

Are You in Burnout Mode??
Take a deep breath and take this quiz!

Exercise Finder Quiz
Find your ideal workout.