A 2023 study from the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS) revealed no set timeframe for forming a habit. “You may have heard that it takes about 21 days to form a habit, but that ...

The common cure for obesity and weight loss, at least for most individuals, is rather simple. Burn more calories than you consume. Eating healthy foods is part of that solution as is eating less.

Plus, how to make the habit stick this time.

Dear Carolyn: I’ve had no motivation to exercise for two years. It’s a major mental block with consequences. Any suggestions for accessing some will to change? I’ve been in therapy. Live alone. Thank ...

Research shows Helping children develop healthy habits at a young age can help lower their risk for heart disease, stroke and other major health problems later in life. that a child’s cardiovascular ...

Researchers at University of Tsukuba analyzed data from middle-aged workers who had received Specific Health Guidance—a revolutionary system implemented by the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labor, and ...

Greyson Spang, 5, celebrates at a children’s Noon Year’s Eve party on Dec. 31, 2022, at the Solon Public Library. Given that it’s the season for new year’s resolutions, a University of Iowa marketing ...