It’s cherry season! And who doesn’t love snacking on the juicy red fruit? Even more so now that there may be health benefits for those who like to exercise too. Drinking cherry juice before and after exercise may lessen workout-related muscle pain and damage.

A study, published online in the British Journal of Sports Medicine, looked at 14 male college students who were given either real cherry juice, or a cherry-flavored soft drink lacking cherry juice (placebo) twice daily over an 8 day period.

All carbohydrates are bad for you and should be avoided. TRUTH: Carbohydrates have a moderate amount of calories (having half as many as fat). Simple carbohydrates (sugar) should be limited - complex carbohydrates: whole grain, starches etc. are higher in nutrients. Problems occur when servings are too large!

Nursing researchers from the Cleveland Clinic Foundation and Case Western Reserve University in Ohio studied 60 volunteers suffering long-term pain from conditions such as arthritis or spinal disc disorders, and depression.

Did you know that losing 10% of your body weight - or less - can have big payoffs for your health? Not only does the loss make you look better in your jeans, but in terms of your health, it can do much more.

If you are in tune with majority of the population you’d probably like to have a job that would allow you to retire early, ideally. Who wouldn’t want to retire at age 50 if they could? Well new information contradicts that mentality saying we should try to work as long as we are able.

You should really listen to your doctor when he or she tells you that exercising will keep you positive. Especially if you are down or depressed – working out elevates mood and increase energy. A new study suggests that even a single workout can provide immediate benefits in lifting the mood of the seriously depressed.

Soups: certain soups can be packed full of calories and fat, especially favorites like New England clam chowder or cream of broccoli.

Today is the first day of summer. Now that we have longer days and warmer weather to enjoy let’s get out there! Who isn’t tired of their indoor fitness routine? WebMD asked exercise physiologists to share their summer workout tips. Whether you're at the lake, in the mountains, on the beach, or at the pool, here's how to stay fit this summer.

Ever had a nice glass of red wine and wondered why you found yourself feeling tired? Is it the wine causing your drowsiness or the long day you had? Well scientists in Italy believe that grapes might be packing melatonin, a sleep hormone, which could explain the sleepiness.

Most of us these days can barely fit dinner or a movie into our busy schedules – but those of you with hours free each day should start thinking how you can entertain yourself…

The more free time a man has on his hands, the more likely he is to suffer poor health and die young, an Australian study has found. The in-depth study of time-use diaries kept by almost 200 men, presented by Leonie Bloomfield at a seminar of Australia's Social Policy Research Centre, found that the boredom and lack of meaning most men reported during such free time acted independently to increase the risk of early mortality.

Save the tie, the aftershave, and the fancy socks for another occasion. This Father’s Day give him something inspiring – spare the trip to the mall! Why not give him something more physically or mentally stimulating? The health experts at WebMD have come up with a list of fun gifts that encourage a healthy lifestyle.

Trans fat has been all over the place lately – in the news, on package labeling, talked about among nutritionists. Now everyone knows how bad it is and can easily spot it! Food manufacturers are required to list trans fats on nutrition labels and many have reformulated these products to reduce or eliminate trans fats, which are implicated in heart disease.

We all know how important it is to get a healthy five servings of fruits and veggies each day. Okay- almost all of us! So why should we worry about it anyway? Well, apart from all the nutrients, vitamins, and minerals found in produce, a new study claims eating lots of fruits and vegetables might strengthen bones too.

Sugar Causes Diabetes
So far, a diet high in calories, being overweight, and an inactive lifestyle are the main risk factors for Type 2 diabetes.

You’ve been having thoughts about how to heat up your long-term relationship this summer – so how do you get started? We all know it’s hard to recapture the excitement you felt in the beginning, but there are lots of sure-fire things you and your partner can do to bring back the romance and spice up your sex life.