Diets in Review
File these findings under “C” for Confusing. While Americans’ waistlines are expanding and general health is spiraling out of control, somehow cholesterol levels are improving better than expected. Go figure.
There are many reasons to not be obese. Now, it may be important if you want to have a child. The more obese you are, the less likely you are to become pregnant.
Cynics, listen up! For those of you who think of meditation as something just for the hippy dippy types, it’s time to wake up and smell the incense. It’s not new news, but here’s more on how meditation can be … Continue reading
This story on MSN.com was of particular importance to me, because I have coughing issues. I’ve been diagnosed with mild asthma and possibly an allergy of some sort. It’s a life-altering condition, because when a cough attack comes on, it … Continue reading
More cancer prevention news: Apparently green tea can help ward off colon cancer.
Sometimes food is the best medicine. We have the mindset America that’s more about treating symptoms with manmade remedies. But you can do a whole lot of prevention if you eat right. Take this study: It’s found powerful evidence that … Continue reading
As a guy, I can’t fully relate to the body image issues women deal with. I can, however, have an opinion. And, in our celebrity-obsessed culture, the level of distortion about what is beautiful, or even for that matter, normal … Continue reading
Exercise has been thought of as a tool for fighting minor depression. It’s, of course, not a substitute for treatments of bi-polar disease or manic depression, but a new study finds additional evidence that supports the idea that exercise can … Continue reading
There are a lot of things that can cause cancer, and usually it happens by ingesting a toxin. But, can your job be that toxin? According to research the graveyard shift may send you to an early grave, via cancer.
Is it possible that there’s good news on the obesity epidemic in the U.S.? New stats show a leveling off of the number of people considered obese. About 33 percent of male adults and 35 percent of women in the … Continue reading
A study released Tuesday states that individuals using a pedometer tend to lose weight, have lower blood pressure and exercise more than those not using the handy gadget. The study attributes users’ goals to meet or beat the 10,000 steps/day … Continue reading