The anxiety that often accompanies a chronic illness can chip away at quality of life and make patients less likely to follow their treatment plan.

Hawaii tourism officials hope the publicity churned up by the tsunami that struck the Aloha State Saturday afternoon won’t keep visitors from coming to the island. Earthquake – Tsunami – Hawaii – Earth Sciences – Chile

An argument between two female flight attendants forced the cancellation of an Atlanta-bound flight at an airport in upstate New York. Flight attendant – Aviation – Business – United States – Transportation and Logistics

From sharks to polar bears, animals can strike at any moment. Here’s where they’re most threatening.

In these small communities, the hills are alive with enchanting views and plenty of activity.

A structured physical activity program at school can improve children’s fitness and decrease body fat, a new study shows.

Buckle Up: From Italy to Bolivia, these 11 wild rides aren’t for the faint of heart.

Highly fit multiple sclerosis patients perform significantly better on tests of cognitive function than similar less-fit patients, a new study shows.

A new study in which training was provided to a high-stress U.S. military group preparing for deployment to Iraq has demonstrated a positive link between mindfulness training, or MT, and improvements in mood and working memory.

For winter sports athletes, including Olympians, the altitude of the sports venue can have a significant impact on performance, requiring athletes in skill sports, such as figure skating, ski jumping and snowboarding, to retool highly technical moves to accommodate more or less air resistance. Researchers discuss how altitude can affect balance and timing and can even boost sprint times — although not this year.