The new rage in exercise is to track everything you do from food consumption to the amount of activity a person gets in one day. In this article by Anick Jesdanun, AP technology writer, he gives his opinion on some of the latest devices on the market right now. The holidays are here, which means feeling guilty about how much you're eating and how little you're exercising. Gadgets are available to help keep that in balance. The best device for you will depend on your current fitness levels and needs. Most devices measure footsteps, distance traveled and calories burned. Although some … [Read more...] about Gift Guide: How to pick the right fitness tracker

  MONDAY, Jan. 12, 2015 (HealthDay News) -- Higher vitamin D levels in patients with advanced colon cancer appear to improve response to chemotherapy and targeted anti-cancer drugs, researchers say. "We found that patients who had vitamin D levels at the highest category had improved survival and improved progression-free survival, compared with patients in the lowest category," said lead author Dr. Kimmie Ng, an assistant professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School in Boston. Those patients survived one-third longer than patients with low levels of vitamin D -- an average 32.6 … [Read more...] about Vitamin D May Boost Colon Cancer Survival, Study Finds

  It’s the start of a new year, when many Americans make resolutions to get healthier. Over time, however, what constitutes the term “healthy” has become skewed. Much of the nutrition and health information disseminated to the public comes from media overhype, pop culture icon endorsements and health-focused social media cupcakes that possess the power of persuasion. So what’s the harm? Well, our health! We live in a country thwarted with obesity and chronic disease, which is costing us a fortune. To become healthier, we need correct information dispensed in a way that isn’t exaggerated … [Read more...] about Think Americans Are Getting Healthier? Think Again