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One reason women choose heels: As height increases, men find them increasingly attractive.

As the New Year is upon us, many of us will inspiringly set some goals, often involving getting in shape and improving our health. We allow ourselves to balloon up through the holidays and then on January 1, we are hitting the treadmill, gym, or pavement. This sharp increase in activity level will eventually force a fair amount of people read more »

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Families trimming their trees and cozying up under the blankets to watch the snow gently fall upon the ground. But with all the tempting treats and chilly weather, celebrating the holidays can also interrupt the health routines of those with diabetes. Keeping diabetes in check throughout the season can be challenging. There read more »

Being overweight can lead to a host of health problems, from high blood pressure and heart disease to arthritis, gallstones, and sleep…

Diabetic health tracking startup Siren Care has created smart socks that use temperature sensors to detect inflammation -- and therefore injury -- in..

Ancient Egyptian heeled shoes (Source: nimmafashionsource.blogspot.com)

When the guests around your Thanksgiving table are busy stuffing their bellies today, here's one way to dazzle them with some tasty turkey trivia.

Mashed potatoes, naps, and football: The trifecta of American Thanksgiving Day tradition. This Thursday, millions of kids and grown-ups across the country will step outside to throw the pigskin while working up an appetite as ambitious as the Manifest Destiny. Unfortunately, sportsballing in the backyard often breeds danger, and sure as leftover turkey sandwiches, at least 25,000 Americans will wind read more »

November is National Diabetes Month. Here's to managing your diabetes for a longer healthier life.

Tips, tricks, and strategies to help keep you warm, safe, and upright this Winter.