When your son shuts down or struggles to express himself, asking the right questions can help you understand him better.

After the up-and-down year that John Mateer experienced, he and his coaches developed a plan for improvement — and it’s going ...

From when we're little, we're told that it is important to be smart. And while our society seemingly values the typical academic knowledge the most, actually, there are many more ways someone can be ...

MIDDLE SCHOOL DANCES in the Massachusetts suburbs, circa mid-1990s, were on Friday nights. My friends would all be there at the gym, along with every girl we were crushing on. But not me. While the ...

A former teacher and a literacy expert team up to compile a list of products and tips to help teach kids to read.

Body fat percentage—the percentage of your total body mass that is made up of fat—has long been a core tenet of the gym bro lexicon. It's also ultimately the variable that determines whether or not ...

In South Florida, fitness is getting a fresh focus — not on speed or strength, but sharpness and strategy. Call it cognition cardio — better known as “Ageless Grace.” It’s a workout designed to ...

Your body type influences your metabolism and health risks. Having an apple- or pear-shaped body can affect your risk of metabolic syndrome. Body types often change as you get older and lose muscle ...

(In the weekly Health Matters newsletter, we write about getting to good health, and staying there. You can subscribe here to get the newsletter in your inbox.) Some weeks in health pass quietly. This ...

Your body is a complex structure made up of many cells, ultimately making up your organs and tissues. These organs are sorted into 11 organ systems, including respiratory, digestive, circulatory, ...