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Stars and Athletes Who Swear by CrossFit

CrossFit is becoming a world-wide sensation, and both Hollywood stars and elite athletes are shouting its attributes from the top of their pull up bars. Find out if you’re a fan of a celebrity CrossFit fan.

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D.I.Y. Home Gym

Working out is essentially to living a healthy lifestyle, but what do you do if you don't have the time or money for a gym membership? You can still get moving, just at home. We'll introduce you to five cheap, easy to store items to kick off your home workout routine.

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Record Number of Measles Cases Reported

The CDC declared measles "eliminated" from the U.S. back in 2000, but it's been showing up again in record numbers this year. Due to the high numbers of measles cases this year, doctors are changing the vaccination recommendations for young children.

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Getting Sunburn as a Teen Could Increase Cancer Risk by 80%

That bad sunburn you endured as a teen could come back to haunt you. New research shows that teens who got blistering sunburn five times or more by age 20 are 80% more likely to develop melanoma. Melanoma is the deadliest form of skin cancer, killing 9,000 people each year.

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Napping as a Training Technique

We’ve all heard the advantages of napping, but as an athlete, you’ve got to know the “right” way to nap. Here are some tips for healthy napping to fuel your workout.

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