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Exercise May Reduce Risk of Alzheimer's Moderate Walking, Resistance Training Both Help Brain Health, Experts Find July 16, 2012 -- Being physically active -- whether it's aerobic activity like walking or resistance training to build muscles -- can keep your brain sharp and potentially reduce your risk of getting Alzheimer's disease, new studies show.

You already know the benefits of healthy eating, and you try to eat well. So what's keeping your family from eating high-quality foods -- a variety of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean sources of protein? And how can you help them eat better? Here, experts suggest how you can make healthy eating a habit.

Fact or Fiction: Debunking the Top 7 Pregnancy Myths If you're pregnant, can you color your hair? Get a flu shot? Have sex? Here's what the experts say. When you're pregnant, you're likely to hear a lot of old wives' tales -- some of which can be amusing.

"Being creative isn't about having a state of mind that facilitates creativity," claims expert in applied creativity Bryan W. Mattimore, "it's about setting tight parameters that will paradoxically liberate creative expression." Now there's food for thought. Idea Stormers: How to Lead and Inspire Creative Breakthroughs is the latest book by Bryan W.

Could Artificial Sweeteners Cause Weight Gain? Researcher says evidence suggests they may, but industry rep disagrees WebMD News from HealthDay By Brenda Goodman HealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, July 10 (HealthDay News) -- Artificial sweeteners appear to disturb the body's ability to count calories and, as a result, diet foods and drinks may wind up encouraging weight gain rather than weight loss, an expert contends.

The hottest link of the day today among experts in Social Business is a Harvard Business Review blog post titled Yes, Marketers, You Should Pay Your Influencers. I thought it warranted a quick response. Here at Little Bird we provide technology for ethical, and thus effective, influencer marketing and social business.

Some Overweight People May Be Hardwired to Overeat Aug. 1, 2011 -- Willpower alone usually is not enough for lasting weight loss; instead, to counter obesity, some experts now recommend focusing on the ways in which the brain responds to food rather than solely on personal choice.

Study Shows Antibiotics Work Best, but Experts Won't Dismiss Cranberries Just Yet By Brenda GoodmanWebMD Health News July 25, 2011 -- Women who are prone to bladder infections may get more help from daily antibiotics than cranberry capsules, a new study shows.

Lax Regulation Means Many Kids Don't Get Enough Healthy Foods or Exercise By Brenda GoodmanWebMD Health News Aug. 26, 2011 -- Experts say the fight against childhood obesity should have a new focus: day care. Studies show that about 82% of American children under age 6 are in child care outside the home while their parents work.