Diets in Review
Perez Hilton is promoting the online trainer program FitOrbit in a big banner on the top of FitPerez today. The infamous celebrity blogger flexes his biceps in the ad spot, under the tagline “FitPerez Says…Personal Attention Gets You Better Results.” … Continue reading
The pharmaceutical company Orexigen Therapeutics reached an agreement with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for a heart-safety trial of the obesity drug Contrave. Regulatory officials worry that the previously rejected experimental drug may increase cardiovascular risks, which the placebo-controlled … Continue reading
If you love cheese, you’re not alone, and you may not want to read this. The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM) believes cheese to be the guilty culprit of our nation’s obesity problem. They believe it so much that … Continue reading
Last night’s Super Bowl Halftime Show proved that age is no barrier to good health. The pop superstar Madonna, now 53, stole the show, looking fitter than ever. Wearing a mini-skirt and fishnets, Madonna danced and performed with many other … Continue reading
You have heard of postpartum depression. You may have heard of post-nuptial depression. You might have even heard of post-adoption depression syndrome. Today, I am introducing the idea of a post-Super Bowl depression. There are hormonal changes involved with postpartum … Continue reading
By Dr. Wayne Andersen, co-founder of Take Shape for Life Type 2 diabetes is the most common kind of diabetes, accounting for more than 90% of cases. People are at the highest risk if they are overweight or obese. In … Continue reading
We are now in the era of preventative medicine. Susan G. Komen’s recent reversal of their funding to Planned Parenthood was mainly due to the protest by people because their funding helps provide mammograms to detect breast cancer in women … Continue reading
It’s time to kick-off the second biggest food holiday of the year – Super Bowl. Yes, this annual NFL game is more than just an event, it’s considered by most to be a holiday. There’s something in Super Bowl Sunday … Continue reading
By Lauren O’Connor, MS, RD for Nutri-Savvy. You may tread on it, wear it, and yes, even ingest it! The same chemical used in making tires and the make-up you wear may be found in a wide variety of common, … Continue reading
By Kelly Canull, an online soul and life coach at KellyCanull.com. Every year, heart disease claims more and more lives. Countless people have had their journeys needlessly cut short. Even more people have been unable to receive the mindful and … Continue reading
A party like Super Bowl should have one big meal, it should have a lot of little favorites. You don’t want anyone to get too full too soon, that game lasts four hours in case you haven’t heard! Slider sandwiches … Continue reading