Fitness & Well-Being

Fitness & Well-Being

Take charge of your health with tips about exercise, diet and overall environmental health.

What health hazards lurk in your cleaning products?
Fri, Feb 05, 2010 8:39 PM by Siel Ju
Environmental groups begin their fight in court for full disclosure of ingredients in cleaning products.
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Fragrance's musky secret
Fri, Feb 05, 2010 1:30 PM by Siel Ju
A fragrance industry group reveals its members' products contain hormone disruptors and toxic chemicals.
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Stop complaining and share what makes you optimistic in 2010
Thu, Feb 04, 2010 5:19 PM by Siel Ju
Angry about global warming, deforestration and every other environmental issue? Take an afternoon break from the bitterness.
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12 Olympic athletes who want to save the planet
Thu, Feb 04, 2010 5:31 AM by Julie Knapp
Even with hours of rigorous training daily, many top Olympic athletes find time to help the environment, too.
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The 7 worst neighborhoods near refineries
Wed, Feb 03, 2010 12:40 PM by Shea Gunther
Oil refineries provide one of the building blocks of modern life, but they belch all kinds of pollution in the process.
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Wicked new toothpaste from Tom's of Maine
Tue, Feb 02, 2010 12:46 PM by Siel Ju
MNN's lifestyle blogger brushes up with Tom's of Maine's new Wicked Fresh toothpastes.
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Trader Joe's recycled juice bottles
Mon, Feb 01, 2010 6:01 PM by Siel Ju
Both Trader Joe's and Naked Juice now use 32-ounce juice bottles made with 100 percent recycled materials.
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Doctors shocked by 7-year-old's stroke

Mon, Feb 01, 2010 1:48 PM

Video: Jared Dienst, along with parents and NBC's chief medical editor, Nancy Snyderman, speak with TODAY's Matt Lauer about the difficulties of diagnosing a child who is suffering from a stroke.
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Simple life can make you healthier, happier

Mon, Feb 01, 2010 1:25 PM

Video: Inspired by her recent assignment in devastated Haiti, NBC's chief medical editor Dr. Nancy Snyderman explains the power of simplicity to TODAY's Matt Lauer.
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Free parking isn't free
Fri, Jan 29, 2010 8:26 PM by Siel Ju
A bill in California wants to make drivers pay for parking, so greener travelers aren't subsidizing Hummer drivers.
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Foodies and yogis unite
Thu, Jan 28, 2010 3:18 PM by E.B. Solomont
Food and yoga go hand in hand in new trend, but traditionalists question if meat and wine should be part of the program.
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Toilet seat dermatitis: Another reason to use green cleaners
Thu, Jan 28, 2010 1:43 PM by Siel Ju
Harsh toilet cleaners can make for an itchy problem. Clean green for rash-free trips to the loo.
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Antioxidants: Not always beneficial?
Thu, Jan 28, 2010 12:40 PM by Siel Ju
A new study says antioxidants can sometimes impair muscle function -- but don't panic over pomegranates just yet.
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Medical myth or fact?

Wed, Jan 27, 2010 12:53 PM

Video: Can cracking your knuckles lead to arthritis? Can jumping rope weaken your bones? Prevention magazine's Courtenay Smith debunks health-related tales.
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Turn out lights for your health
Tue, Jan 26, 2010 2:02 PM by Siel Ju
Reduce light pollution to avoid insomnia, cataracts and other health issues — as well as save energy and preserve ecosystems.
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