5 Heart Healthy Habits
According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, cardiovascular disease, particularly heart attacks and strokes, are the number one disease killer... continue reading
Obesity Hard to Overcome
On the popular reality TV series The Biggest Loser, obese people quickly shed 100 or more pounds through grueling workouts and drastic diets. New research... continue reading
Chemicals undo weight loss
A class of widely used chemicals lurking in nonstick pans, pizza boxes, food wrappers, and other consumer products are accumulating in people’s bodies... continue reading
Diet Key to Weight Loss
Exercise has many proven health benefits, but those who dutifully log miles on the treadmill in the hopes of shedding stubborn pounds may want to... continue reading
Juicing Vs. Blending
From late night commercials to in-store demos, the battle between the health benefits of juicing and blending is heating up. While these two methods of turning... continue reading
Is good health contagious? A new study says yes.
There’s no magic solution for weight loss and improved health. But data collected by researchers in Kentucky shows friends and family members may lose... continue reading
Foods That Boost Metabolism
Metabolism is a process used by the body for a number of benefits, such as boosting energy, breaking down fat and breaking down unhealthy chemicals in the... continue reading
Put Down the Haagen-Dazs: Comfort Food is a Myth
What’s your favorite “comfort food”? You know you have one — a treat you use to soothe bruised feelings following some distressing event.... continue reading
Seven Health Benefits of Anchovies
Anchovies may be an acquired taste, but there are many reasons to eat these small fish. They usually come canned and/or smoked and are commonly used on pizza,... continue reading
Summer Weight Loss
Summer is here, and that means bathing suit season. For many people, summer is the dreaded season. Months before the long summer evenings settle in people from... continue reading