Diets in Review
Last week the DASH Diet wasn’t exactly a household name, although it should have been. Since US News and World Report announced its Best Diets of 2024, DASH Diet is about all anyone can talk about, or search for online. … Continue reading
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
This week Calorie Count unveiled Calorie Camp, a new healthy-living social networking site that allows users to connect with other members, share status updates, daily progress reports, and receive community support and feedback. “Technology is playing an increasing role in weight loss … Continue reading
Try this high intensity, interval training workout to burn up more calories in less time (no equipment required)! By Jessica Smith This high intensity interval training workout, created by certified fitness expert Jessica Smith, coach of the High Intensity Interval … Continue reading
In a recent study performed by Duke University on the artificial sweetener Splenda, research suggests that the sweetener causes adverse reactions to intestinal functions in rats. Over a 12 week period, rats were given approved doses of Splenda, which is comprised … Continue reading
Growing up in Wichita, Kansas, 30-year-old Matt Long was never apt to be idle. “I guess you could say I was raised in an active household… there was always something going on, or someone coming to visit,” says Matt. “There … 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
If you haven’t quite found your fitness niche yet in the new year, maybe it’s time to look at yoga. Praised for its benefits ranging from fitness and weight loss to disease management and stress reduction, this ancient practice has … 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
Wine lovers may be in for some bad news. Reports are surfacing that one of the top red wine researchers has falsified some of his findings. In particular, the data that pointed to the health benefits of red wine and … Continue reading
What do a gym and the Holocaust have in common? According to at the Circuit Factory, a gym in Dubai, they are both a great place to burn calories. Whoa, wait a second! That’s incredibly insensitive and not funny. However, … Continue reading