Diets in Review
This is probably the most unlikely final four anyone could have imagined would be standing when the dust settled from the last elimination. It’s official. Hannah, Olivia, Irene, and Jay. This week there are no more eliminations, but there is … Continue reading
The last position in the final three on The Biggest Loser goes to the contestant who’s won over the viewers’ hearts. In season 11, America must choose between Irene Alvarado and Jay Jacobs, a tough choice. Sisters Olivia Ward and … Continue reading
Scientists from the U.S. Johns Hopkins team have managed to turn bad white fat into good brown fat in recent experiments on rodents. This breakthrough could be a huge step in treating obesity if it were able to yield the … Continue reading
There’s probably not one person alive who hasn’t been camping. Sleeping under the trees, cooking over a fire, enjoying the fresh air of the great outdoors – what’s not to love? Camping is a great family and budget friendly activity; … Continue reading
Tune in to the Rachael Ray show on Thursday, May 19th for lots of tips on looking younger. Bob Greene, Oprah’s trainer and the creator of Best Life, will return to the show to share a four-step plan that can … Continue reading
Tune in Tuesday, May 17 to the Tyra show for a discussion about men who prefer extremely overweight women. Two couples will appear on the show to discuss their relationships, not only with each other but also with fat. One … Continue reading
Staying up late to try to get a lot done? You could be harming your weight loss efforts, a new study shows. Researchers at Northwestern University have studied the cumulative effects of lack of sleep on 52 adults. More than … Continue reading
This guest post comes from Gale Tern, author, alternative health proponent, and blogger at Arthritis Pain Central. According to the National Diabetes Fact Sheet, approximately 8% of the U.S. population, or 26 million people, have diabetes. And 79 million people … Continue reading
By Descygna Webb Last week there was a particularly interesting episode of the TV show The Doctors that I had a chance to view. They were discussing what’s really in the foods you’re eating. An in depth view of some … Continue reading
Some new discoveries about ancient humans shows that grass was the base of their diet instead of nuts, as previously believed. The oldest set of human remains that scientists study is nicknamed the Nutcracker Man, and an examination of his … Continue reading
For any fellow New Yorkers reading our blog, I have an exciting announcement: there’s a free health and wellness festival this Saturday, May 14 in Gowanus/Park Slope area of Brooklyn. The event is hosted by NewUnderstanding, formerly known as Alive&Well … Continue reading