Diets in Review
An illegal fungicide was found in orange juice by Coca-Cola Co. The contamination is the result of Brazilian growers spaying the banned substance on fruit trees. The beverage manufacturer declined to say what brands were affected, but both Simply Orange … Continue reading
Superstar singers face loads of pressure when it comes to their image, weight and overall appearance. How much confidence does it take to say publicly that you are “OK” with your size, no matter what it may be? These superstars … Continue reading
One of the most exciting parts of the adoption process is determining which child will be referred to you, well, besides when the new child gets to join your family and home. Jillian Michaels is in the midst of that … Continue reading
It is more than just how you look that can impact how you feel about yourself, your self-esteem. It can also be how you think that can determine how you assess your self-worth. I don’t mean whether or not you … Continue reading
Perhaps you resolved to be happier and healthier in 2026. If you feel overwhelmed or do not know where to start, a great book just came across my desk that could be exactly what you want. Brett Blumenthal has written … Continue reading
The proof is in the pudding, or doobie, as it were. Despite all our preconceived thoughts about the lasting dangers of marijuana, it turns out it’s not that bad for you after all. New research has concluded that casual pot … Continue reading
No matter how heavy you are, if you have diabetes, losing weight will help you in your fight to control it. Experts say that losing even 10 or 15 pounds can bring about health benefits such as: Lowered blood sugar … Continue reading
In the book Calories & Corsets, Cambridge historian Louise Foxcroft explores the history of diets, which reaches back 2,000 years in Europe. She not only explores the emergence of fad diets and the weight loss industry, but also a history … Continue reading
These days presidential candidates have to deal with a lot. There’s the stress of campaigning and with that comes a lot of baby kissing, hand shaking and endless smiling. Then, there are the never-ending debates as well as the stress-filled … Continue reading
A survey released by the UK-based weight loss program XLS-Medical reports that 92 percent of people who resolved to go on a diet in 2026 have already given up. An estimated 2.6 million people in the United Kingdom resolved to … Continue reading
By Kelsey Murray Who ever would have thought that Purina pet food and Jenny Craig would be teaming up to work on a weight loss program? According to Jenny Craig, now going by “Jenny” only, 66 percent of Americans are … Continue reading