Major lifestyle changes including a better diet and more exercise not only helps you lose weight and lower your blood pressure - it actually results in dramatic changes at a genetic level.

Kelly Perkins' life came full circle for her. She's a heart transplant recipient who literally took the high road after her surgery and began climbing mountains to raise awareness of the need for organ donations.

Celebrities are always in the news, but who cares, right? Wrong. Author and personal finance expert Caroline Waxler's Web site Mainstreet.com uses celebrities' mistakes to help others with their financial woes.

America's most trusted pharmacist is back! Suzy Cohen is on call 24 hours a day and armed with all the information you could need about over-the-counter drugs and pharmaceuticals.

Get rid of the pills and pack on the snacks. Research shows that eating more, smaller meals a day will do you more good than the normal three big meals. More so, if you eat these five foods on a regular basis you'll be fighting aging the right way!

Today would have been Satchel Paige's 102nd birthday. Paige may have been the greatest pitcher in baseball history but what we like most about him is that he defined Growing Bolder long before anyone really knew what it was.

We all get funny messages in our e-mail inboxes. This one made us giggle, so we thought it might brighten your day, too!

It's never too late to get in shape and the time to start is now. Step one is to consult with your doctor to get an exercise routine tailored to your needs and physical condition. Then follow these Growing Bolder Fitness tips.

If warding off Alzheimer's was as easy as taking a pill – wouldn't we all grab a glass of water and get medicated? The pills are called statins, but not everyone is on board with the idea of prescribing them to people as prevention.

Researchers just released a list of some easy things you can do to live a longer, happier life.

So you’re considering your first ever tattoo? Cool. Tattoos are no longer just for bikers, sailors, criminals and prostitutes. They've gone mainstream in a big way. It's estimated that over 15 % of all American adults now have tattoos. Here’s a quick prim

In May of 2008, after suffering a seizure, doctors diagnosed Senator Ted Kennedy with a malignant brain tumor.

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