Health

The YMCA's Diabetes Prevention Program works to prevent new cases of Type 2 diabetes by helping people understand the condition. The Akron Area YMCA is joining Ys across the country in addressing the diabetes epidemic and working together to build awareness and offer support. ...

Choices you make every day — about what you eat and how you stay active — play a major role in your heart health. Think your family could do better? Follow these seven easy ways to make your home a heart-healthy zone. ...

Even the smallest changes in your routine can have a big impact on your health. Take starting your day with lemon water, for instance. Discover seven reasons why you should consider adopting this super simple habit. ...

With so many of us gazing into computers or staring down at our smart phones most of the day, it’s no wonder data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that nearly 20 percent of us have experienced neck pain within the past three months. Here are some ways to get relief. ...

Excess weight and high levels of stress contribute to lifestyle-related chronic disease. Here are some ways to manage stress — besides just clocking in time on the treadmill — to help with weight loss, but also to feel healthier overall. ...

Doing a functional warm-up instead of static stretching before exercise offers various benefits. Cleveland Clinic provides a video demonstration to give you a kick-start to a healthy workout routine. ...

If you’re in an exercise rut, remember it’s never too late to start moving. However, when you start any new exercise routine, it’s important to take some precautions. ...

Add a little adventure to your diet for the summer. Below are a few fresh foods — some staples and some surprises — that will add flavors to your life and benefit your health. ...

When it’s time to buy a new football helmet, choosing a well-fitted one is worth the effort and can help prevent serious injuries. So can you pick a “wrong” football helmet? And how do parents know if it fits correctly? A Cleveland Clinic certified athletic trainer provides tips to help find the right one for your youth player. ...

You stand at the refrigerator, steaming over something that happened at work, but these feel-good foods can make you feel worse. Here are strategies to help make sure your emotions don’t turn into diet damage in the long term. ...