Diets in Review
Obesity rates for children are out of control. About a third of American children are overweight and one-fifth are obese. I think most people are aware of this news, since it’s been reported for quite some time. But if you … Continue reading
Not too surprising to me or for most people, but a study was done which supported a known fact, linking junk food or a “Western” diet and heart attacks. More specifically, junk food was found to be responsible for a … Continue reading
I’m sure you know that breast cancer is one of the most common causes of cancer in women, but did you know drinking as little as a half of glass of wine may increase your risk of developing breast cancer? … Continue reading
I’ve been doing a lot of driving the last few weeks. With my brother visiting from out of town, I’ve taken a couple of road trips to show him around Northern California. And when the eyes started to get heavy … Continue reading
Fats, just like protein or carbohydrates, are essential and your body needs fat to function properly. However, too much fat can have detrimental effects on your body, initially being weight gain and could result in heart problems or cancer. Fat … Continue reading
If I had to dream up my ultimate dream job it would be to eat chocolate AND get paid for doing it. Well, I think I’ll be turning in my 2-weeks notice because a team of British researchers are recruiting … Continue reading
With obesity being the number one public health problem facing Americans today, finding long-term solutions that reduce the harmful effects of this growing epidemic. On the 4/20/08 episode of 60 Minutes, Lesley Stahl reported on the surprising healthy effects that … Continue reading
It’s always been said that the fastest way to someone’s heart is through their stomach. That path through the stomach is now thought to be the fastest way to the brain- and mental illness. It’s a widely known fact that … Continue reading
I’m a self-professed music geek. It’s always been a passion for me. I play. I listen. And I constantly am in search of another artist who inspires me. I can hardly imagine working out without music. It’s the difference between … Continue reading
Now here’s some breaking news… losing weight by diet or exercise is good for your heart health. Sarcasm aside, the crux of this study is that no matter how you lose the weight – whether you do it by diet … Continue reading
We often look for better living through chemistry. There are plenty of instances when we need to medicate ourselves to remedy health issues. But, we often overlook the fact that food is a pretty darn good medicine in and of … Continue reading