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Winter delivers a double whammy of cold temperatures and holiday stress. Instead of reaching for comfort food to cope, try these 8 tips for maintaining a healthy weight.

The importance of sleep can be underestimated when juggling schedules filled with activities and tasks. Learn why prioritizing sleep is essential for children, and get tips for better sleep.

The average adult consumes more than 4,000 calories during a holiday meal. If you follow a low-cholesterol diet, you still can enjoy foods you love. Here’s how to wisely plan your food choices.

Meaty, nutty chickpeas, also known as garbanzo beans, can pump up protein and lower saturated fat in your diet. Discover how they can be a year-round, versatile addition to healthy dishes.

Celery often is relegated to veggie trays and brown-bag lunches. But it's also a key ingredient in dishes around the world. Discover the good things celery has to offer, and get two recipes to try.

The week after The Register's Annual Great Bike Ride Across Iowa, Dave Berg was feeling great. But he didn't realize he would soon be the beneficiary of coordinated care after having a stroke.

Kale earns the title "superfood" due to the vitamins A, B6, C, K, folate, fiber, carotenoids and manganese it contains. Find out why its color, texture and peppery flavor also make it a mealtime super...

Patients with rash symptoms now can request an on-demand video appointment using the patient portal. Here's how Matt Gauthier used it to quickly get care he needed without leaving home.

Are you of average risk for breast cancer? What exactly does that mean? Should you have a mammogram, and if so, how often? Here are answers to 8 common questions about this important screening.

Medical conditions, weight-loss goals, athletic performance and more can have you puzzled about what eating plan best fits you. A registered dietitian nutritionist can help you solve the puzzle.