The USDA’s dietary guidelines help steer consumers onto the right nutrition track. Learn how you can fill the food plate with realistic goals.

On October 3, millions of kids and their parents will participate in International Walk to School Day.

Are you comfortable asking neighbors for recipe ingredients or to borrow tools? If not, maybe it’s time to lift the friendly fellowship.

When you think about retirement, do you picture all the free time you’ll have and the fun things you’ll do?

Do you find joy through singing?

October is National Eat Better, Eat Together month — reminding us that sharing meals with family and friends is not only emotionally uplifting, but also carries numerous health advantages.

Exercising with others is more fun than going it alone and also is good for you.

When it comes to volunteering, most people consider their role on the giving end of the equation; but there’s more in it for you than you might realize.

Have you thought about taking a special day trip?

Eating for emotional comfort is very common, but you can learn to manage uncomfortable feelings in healthier ways.

When it comes to resilience, here’s how you can use the small stuff to rebound from life events and be a stronger, happier person.

Fall taps the senses with auburn and gold hues and earthy scents. That’s why there’s no better time to get outdoors.

Have you ever tried starfruit? How about jicama? Expanding your produce horizons is a great way to boost mealtime variety and nutrition.

While a smile is natural when you’re feeling great, it may also evoke health and happiness on a biochemical level — lowering stress, strengthening immunity, and regulating heart function.

Have you become a creature of habit? If you feel like nothing is new, the answer may be as simple as changing your routine.

It may not make your biceps bulge the way it did for the famous cartoon sailor, but spinach still packs a powerful nutrition wallop.

Many people are busier than ever these days. Make self-care a top priority, and you’ll make time for things that matter most.

Head out for a day hike. Go fishing. Enjoy a weekend camping trip. It’s mentally and physically beneficial to hit the trail for some fun and adventure in the great outdoors.

Walking 30 minutes a day, 5 days a week is a special delight in the fall — when sights, smells, and sounds create a sensory trifecta.

Are you meeting your fitness goals? Be patient with yourself as you build an active, healthy lifestyle you can live with… for good.

If you’re like most people, you may find yourself preparing the same foods over and over.

Healthful varieties of produce peak during late fall and early winter, making it easy to enjoy delicious nutrition benefits with these colorful, delicious choices.

Fitness is about more than logging time on a treadmill — it’s about boosting your quality of life.