Is anything more frightening than getting older? Perhaps running out of diapers the day your twins discover raisins. Unfortunately, age isn't something we outgrow. ...more

January 16, 2010

Attitude could play a role in your health and longevity. While you are the master of your own attitude, you also could have a positive effect on other people's attitudes. A Harvard Medical School study found that one person's happiness triggers a chain reaction that benefits not only his friends, but his friends' friends, and his friends' friends' friends. And the effect lasts for up to a year! ...more

January 16, 2010

Ladies, here are some helpful hints if your doctor says he'd like to discuss your test results in person. ...more

January 13, 2010

Hearts were pumping for a cause Saturday as thousands pounded the pavement at the Tampa Bay Start! Heart Walk at Raymond James Stadium. ...more

November 15, 2009

Rays skipper Joe Maddon cranks up his workouts and creativity by riding his bike. ...more

April 1, 2009

She's taking on a physical event for charity, getting in shape and hoping to make the world a better place. ...more

March 4, 2009

Goals can't be reached with vague plans. Saying "I'll try to get more exercise this year" won't work as well as saying "Monday and Wednesday morning at 6 a.m., I will pull myself out of bed and go for a half-hour walk with my friend Chris before I jump in the shower to get ready for work." ...more

February 28, 2009

Smokers making a New Year's resolution to quit can get help from Tobacco Free Florida. Callers to the toll-free Quitline at 1-877-U-CAN-NOW who enroll in counseling are able to choose from patches, gum and lozenges - a combination that doubles the chances a smoker will quit. ...more

December 31, 2008

In its first survey of its students' health, the University of Florida has learned that most feel overwhelmed, one-fifth suffered injuries after drinking alcohol, one-third refrained from sex in the previous year and many have seriously considered suicide. The responses are documented among many others in UF's recently released Healthy Gators Student Survey, which the university devised to come up with better health initiatives. ...more

October 8, 2008

In its first ever survey of its students' health, the University of Florida has learned that most feel overwhelmed, one-fifth suffered injuries after drinking alcohol, one-third refrained from sex in the previous year and many have seriously considered suicide. ...more

October 7, 2008