Is when you eat just as important as what you eat?
Wouldn’t it be great if there was a simple way to lose weight? Instead of counting calories or cutting carbs, what if you could just avoid eating during certain times? A study in 2012 showed that mice...
View ArticleStress and binge eating. Why we do it and how to avoid it
By Evangeline DiMichele 2015 Whether it’s an upcoming deadline at work or moving to a big city, stressful life events tend to trigger cravings for comfort food. Sitting in front of the TV with a...
View ArticleAre Bisphenol A (BPA) plastic products safe for infants and children?
Bisphenol A (BPA) is a chemical used to make plastics, and is frequently used in baby bottles, sports equipment, water bottles, medical devices, and as a coating in food and beverage cans. Continue...
View ArticleStatins lower cholesterol but will they reduce your risk of heart attacks or...
The FDA issued new safety warnings for statins in February 2012 about the increased risk for diabetes, memory loss and muscle pain, symptoms that we have been warning patients about for some time....
View ArticlePesticides and cancer in children: is there a connection?
Pesticides have long been known to cause birth defects and poisoning if ingested. Now research is showing that even small quantities of rodent and insect killing pesticides can be toxic over time to...
View ArticleNot-quite-everything you need to know about Lap-Bands
Lap-Bands help many people lose weight rather dramatically - some lose 50-100 pounds in the first 6 months or year. Are Lap-Bands a lasting solution to obesity? Not necessarily. Are they safe? Often...
View ArticleRed meat: the news is not good
Red meat has been found to increase cholesterol and risk of cardiovascular disease, but now new research is linking it to cancer and increased mortality. Continue reading → The post Red meat: the news...
View ArticleStomach cancer and diet: can certain foods increase your risk?
There is growing evidence that the foods we eat can increase the chances of developing certain types of cancer. A new report by the World Cancer Research Fund International says that stomach cancer is...
View ArticleGood news for coffee drinkers: the health benefits outweigh the risks for...
Recent research suggests that coffee offers more health benefits than risks for most people. However, women who are pregnant or trying to get pregnant and women over 65 should probably limit their...
View ArticleHealth risks of not enough sleep: Why Z’s Matter!
Did you know that not getting enough sleep can cause health problems beyond just feeling tired and worn out? Recent studies have found that lack of adequate sleep is related to weight gain, sexual...
View ArticleAre Bisphenol A (BPA) plastic products safe?
Bisphenol A (BPA) is a chemical used to make plastics. It is frequently used in sports equipment, water bottles, medical devices, as a coating or lining in food and beverage cans, and in credit card...
View ArticleAre pesticides, Roundup, and cancer in children connected?
Pesticides have long been known to cause birth defects and poisoning if ingested. Now research is showing that even small quantities of rodent and insect killing pesticides can be toxic over time to...
View ArticleArtificial sweeteners: are they helping you lose weight or gain it?
Artificial sweeteners have become popular weight loss tools. However, research suggests that low-calorie sweeteners may not actually help people lose weight. Learn why diet soda isn't necessarily...
View ArticleMyPlate: A New Alternative to the Food Pyramid
The new USDA model, MyPlate, replaces the familiar "food pyramid" diagram that underwent several changes in the 19 years since it was first introduced. The MyPlate model shows the five food groups...
View ArticleAre processed meats more dangerous than other red meats? Yes!
You have probably heard it many times already--whether from your doctor, a health magazine, or a health promotion poster: don't eat too much red meat. Red meat has been linked to health problems such...
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