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Focus on Health, Not Fat, in Food Talks With Kids Teens whose parents harped about weight gain tended to have more unhealthy eating behaviors, study shows WebMD News from HealthDay By Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter MONDAY, June 24 (HealthDay News) -- There's a right way and a wrong way to persuade your adolescent to eat healthy and help avoid obesity, a new study suggests.

Migraine Guidelines Focus on Prevention Key Medications Listed to Help Prevent Migraine Headaches April 23, 2012 -- New guidelines may help people with frequent migraine headaches get their lives back on track. The migraine prevention guidelines will be presented at the American Academy of Neurology's annual meeting in New Orleans and published simultaneously in the journal Neurology.

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.

James Steinberg Most people know that obesity can result in serious health problems, yet many of us continue to focus on its cosmetic consequences rather than its risks to health. This distorted view may change now that the American Medical Association has finally labeled obesity a disease, not just a risk factor for other disorders.

It's not easy to talk about performance with employees. It can be awkward and downright tough to focus on someone's weaknesses. But every leader has the opportunity and responsibility to be a catalyst for change within his or her organization, and that starts with knowing how to motivate and inspire employees.

Integrative or complementary medicine combines the best of standard medical treatment with holistic approaches, including dietary changes, supplements, acupuncture and a focus on how one's mood and outlook impact physical well-being. Visit our Alternative Health Center for more information.

Zen Habits blogger Leo Babuta hits on perhaps the most important aspect of making meditation a centering tool for your hectic life: forming the habit. Don't buy a mat or pillow, or focus on 15-minute sits-not yet. Just sit for 2 minutes, every single day.

I've spent my first 10 years at Herbalife talking about Nitric Oxide and heart health. Since the focus of the Heart Health Initiative is to bring the story of cardiovascular wellness to people across the globe, it's important to circle back to the NO basics.