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
The wonders of spring bring a burst of energy to most. But for seasonal allergy suffers, spring brings an endless supply of tissues, antihistamines and perhaps even a bulging waistline. A study from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey found a … Read More
Many items on a typical Chinese food restaurant menu are more than 1,000 calories. That’s half your caloric intake per day in just one meal. According to a recently published study, MSG (monosodium glutamate), a flavor enhancer most often associated … Read More
It’s time to stop diet sabotage! Do you have cookies, candy, chocolate, soda, potato chips, (insert your vice here) on your kitchen counter or near your desk at work? Hide it. Recent research shows that women ate 4.6 more pieces … Read More
Good news, fruit lovers! Research shows that moderate fructose consumption may not contribute to weight gain. Fructose has gotten a bad rap recently; it’s been labeled as a cause of the obesity epidemic due to its association with high-fructose corn … Read More
The pill makes you fat, right? Wrong. There are many rumors that the pill causes such things as acne, depression and weight gain. The weight gain speculation in particular has scared women for years. Getting fat is one of the … Read More
With TV shows like “The Biggest Loser” and “Heavy,” and countless ads for weight loss programs, a lot of emphasis is put on our weight and pant size. But when it comes to actual health parameters, such as cholesterol and … Read More
We chock a lot of things up to our pesky hormones: a disgruntled mood, hot flashes, sex drive, that huge pimple that appeared at the most inopportune time and so on. It’s true that hormones, which send chemical messages between … Read More
