With Halloween behind us, Thanksgiving upon us, and Christmas and Hannukah right around the corner, we’re right in the thick of the seasonal indulgence marathon.  Ironically, the magazines that publish decadent photos of gooey pecan pies, rich chocolate treats and … Read More

In 1993 a claim was made that Super Bowl Sunday was the biggest day of domestic violence against women; it has since been debunked as a myth. However, a recent study published by the Quarterly Journal of Economics might challenge … Read More

A few prunes a day may keep the doctor away.  That is what the latest findings from Florida State University suggest when it comes to bone health and osteoporosis prevention.   Researchers discovered that postmenopausal women who consumed dried plums daily, … Read More

Salt reduction and heart health tend to go hand-in-hand. When we talk about ways to maintain a healthy diet for cardiovascular disease prevention with our doctors, laying off the salt is a recurrent theme. Hypertension is estimated to affect 65 … Read More

Garlic and strawberries might be a good pair to reduce your risk or slow the progression of osteoarthritis — although we wouldn’t recommend eating them at the same time. We know that being overweight and obese can increase the risk … Read More

Have you ever seen one of those rather odd-looking boards with a ball in the middle at the gym? You wonder if they actually work and for what exactly. These instability devices are supposed to be very effective at working … Read More

Looking for an alternative to fish oil supplements, but still want to get extra omega 3-s?  Krill oil may be your answer.  The link between omega 3 fatty acids and cholesterol is pretty clear and the American Heart Association recommends … Read More

Garlic is known to be a breath destroyer, but is it possible that what’s known as the stinking rose could help stave off dementia? In the quest to find a potential cure and treatment for Alzheimer’s disease, a by-product of … Read More

Sleep apnea is an obstructive disorder characterized by abnormal pauses in breathing when you are asleep.  New research out today suggests sleep apnea may increase risk of dementia in elderly women. Indeed according to the study, “elderly women who began … Read More

Fitness enthusiasts, here’s a protein to keep your eye on: Leucine. A recent study showed that a protein supplement with a higher amount of leucine might help increase muscle growth and prevent muscle breakdown. Proteins are broken down into various … Read More

The upper class, with their money, Ivy League colleges and privilege, seemingly has everything. But perhaps they are lacking in a key way that their less educated, poorer counterparts aren’t. A collection of research psychologists recently published a research report … Read More

Each year, Halloween marks the beginning of a 3-month long sugar rush for kids nationwide. Since it’s hard to escape the candy-coated assault of Halloween, I try to think of it as an opportunity to teach kids an important nutrition lesson: … Read More

A reason to eat pumpkin pie year-round? Sign us up! Many of us happily eat pumpkin treats during the Halloween to Christmas season, but research shows slicing into that pumpkin bread or nibbling on those roasted pumpkin seeds all year … Read More

The reasons to eat more fruits and vegetables and eschew meat is just mounting, folks.  Not only can a vegetarian diet improve your mood, decrease your risk of developing cancer and other chronic diseases, but now it seems that fruits … Read More

You’ve heard that laughter is the best medicine, right? Well now there is a study to back up that old adage. Researchers found that women age 60 and over can ward of depression with healthy doses of the giggles and … Read More

Maybe you don’t need yoga or a comedy show to boost your mood, just give yourself a few more years and you’ll cheer up naturally. The upside of growing older may be happiness. The predominant message in the media is … Read More

‘Tis the season where so many of us tend to go overboard with drinking, between festive Thanksgiving dinners, countless holiday parties and raucous New Year’s celebrations.  But after the holiday cheer dissipates, most of us are left with that unwelcome … Read More

Celebrities endorse it, naturopathics swear by it, but the practice of colon cleansing may be more then your gastrointestinal system bargained for.  A recent review article, looking at two case studies demonstrated the dangers associated with this ancient practice. Colon … Read More

If you think you’re too old to develop new dietary restrictions, think again.  A long-term study from the University of Maryland recently concluded that Celiac disease, an autoimmune disease that currently affects 1 in 133 Americans, is characterized by intolerance to … Read More

Forget the hair gel, fist pumping may be part of the reason the Jersey Shore cast members are so happy. Admittedly, they save their fist pumping for the dance floor, but maybe we should consider doing fist pumping exercises at … Read More