Men who jog, swim or engage in other high-intensity activities on a regular basis may have a lower risk of suffering a stroke than their less-active peers, according to recent research. Regular exercise is a well-established way to control body weight, blood pressure, type 2 diabetes and other risk factors for stroke. Some studies have [...]

A diet that’s high in fat and in sugar actually switches on genes that cause our bodies to store too much fat. That’s right – Those extra helpings of gravy and dessert at the holiday table do more than expand your waistline, they re-program your genes to make it even harder to lose weight. What [...]