The Inspiring Story of How One Man Overcame Brittle Bone Disease to Become a Bodybuilder

Jeff Black, a personal trainer and co-owner of Iron House Strength and Conditioning in Nashville, performs at a bodybuilding show. Courtesy Image Growing up, Jeff Black was just like every other kid, or at least that’s what it looked like from the outside. He spent most of the late ’80s doing what typical Southern boys … Read more

Study Finds Sleeping Reduces Heart Disease Risk

If you find yourself sleeping in on the weekends to make up for lost sleep during the week, you’re not alone. Until now, scientific evidence supporting the benefits of this practice has been limited, but new research from Chinese scientists appears to prove the health benefits of catching up on sleep. The study, presented at … Read more

Death Reported from Rare Mosquito-Borne Disease as Caution Grows

An adult in New Hampshire has died from eastern equine encephalitis, a “rare but serious” disease also known as EEE. CBS It is the state’s first human case in a decade and comes on the heels of another case reported in Massachusetts that has residents and tourists on edge. The New Hampshire Department of Health … Read more

Ryan Reynolds Opens Up About His Late Father's Battle with Parkinson's Disease

Ryan Reynolds opened up People recounts his late father's terrifying battle with Parkinson's disease. Deadpool and Wolverine The star said that it “destabilized” their relationship with each other. Reynolds was 22 when her “current” but “tough” ex-cop father, James, was diagnosed with a nervous system disorder that causes dopamine levels to drop through nerve damage … Read more