We all know that certain foods, such as sugar, can lead to inflammation but researchers are beginning to isolate which foods can actually reduce it.
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Obesity News
Could This Be the Ultimate Anti-Inflammatory Diet?
Can You Pass This Alzheimer’s Quiz?
Alzheimer’s disease is a plague on many families, and with the growing senior citizen population, it helps to know about this enemy.
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The 6 Sneakiest Ways Sugar Hides in Your Food
Because sugar hides in sneaky places, many people are unaware of how much they consume on a daily basis.
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Researchers Find Belly Fat Is Associated with Poor Cognitive Function
A study published in the journal Age and Ageing, has found an association between high visceral fat and poor cognitive function in older adults.
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5 Things Everyone Should Know About Dietary Supplements
Amid the skepticism and misinformation, there are five simple truths that you need to know.
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Are You Getting Enough of the Fats You Need to Stay Slim?
Achieving the right omega-3:omega-6 ratio in your diet could determine obesity risk in generations to come.
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Are We One Step Closer to a Ban on BPA Thanks to a Loophole?
Despite the well-documented dangers of BPA use, the FDA insists that small amounts of BPA pose no health risk. Luckily, one congressman is calling their bluff.
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How Much Sleep is Optimal for Staying Thin?
There are two ways your body gains energy: resting and calorie consumption. So does that mean that when you're craving food, you might really be craving rest?
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How Much Alcohol Will Make You Fat?
Here’s a scary statistic: Over 300 million adults across the world are obese. So, how much does drinking alcohol contribute to your bottom line?
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New Eye and Heart Benefits of Astaxanthin Discovered
Exciting new research on this antioxidant’s protective effects on the eyes and heart is especially promising.
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How Green Tea Can Help You Lose Weight
Reporting in the research journal Obesity, researchers continue to mount evidence to support green tea as an agent in the war against weight gain and obesity.
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Should the Government Regulate Sugar Like Alcohol?
A new article in this month's issue of Nature suggests that "added sweeteners pose dangers to health that justify controlling them like alcohol."
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Exercise Encourages Healthier Eating by Changing Your Brain
A recent research review suggests that physical exercise encourages us to eat healthier by changing the parts of the brain that control impulsive behavior.
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Nutrient Trio Blocks Weight Gain and Protects Bones
Scientists draw a solid link between 3 supplements that may lend a helping hand in the life-threatening battle against overweight and obesity.
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Proof That Doctors Fail to Address Lifestyle Issues
I recently read about a study which, in my opinion, is a strong indicator that the “sick care” system truly exists, and that doctors are confused about what role they should play.
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Resveratrol: Research Confirms Its Benefits
A summary of the volumes of research on this extraordinary antioxidant compound.
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Why Aren’t Americans Living Longer?
The U.S. currently ranks 28th in the world for life expectancy — despite the fact that the U.S. spends more on health care than any other country.
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Make 2011 the Year You Finally Achieve Your Weight Loss Goals
This is your year to finally accomplish your weight loss goals!
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Want to Slow Aging? Get Moving!
According to a new research review, engaging in regular physical activity may be the single most effective way to stay healthy as you age, aside from not smoking.
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Study Shows How Resveratrol Can Help Your Heart
According to a study published in Nutrition, Metabolism & Cardiovascular Diseases, resveratrol may help blood flow through the heart more easily.
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