According to Harvard Medical School, eating while preoccupied with other activities can contribute to an increase in weight gain. However, paying attention and actually enjoying your meal may be one of the keys to actually burning off that fat.
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"The man who moves a mountain begins by carrying away small stones," says an oft-quoted Chinese proverb. It's encouraging to use this analogy when you're facing a difficult challenge, such as remodeling a home or embarking on a new...
Q. I have frequent migraine headaches. Does this increase my risk of memory loss or dementia?
A. This is a logical question, given that some studies have linked migraine headaches to an increased risk of symptomatic stroke as well as...
Have you been feeling like your eating habits could use a tune-up, but don't know where to begin? Here are six steps you can take now to get your eating on a healthier track.
1. Stock your kitchen with healthy...
You might not think a whole lot about your trash after the garbage company picks it up every week. However, many chemicals found in your local landfill do not simply disappear once the trash truck leaves your trash. In...
In a study published in the October issue of the Journal of Functional Foods, researchers discovered that probiotic foods may block the absorption of intestinal fat and contribute to burning off belly fat. As a result, probiotic foods may...
Olive Oyl may have been Popeye's one and only, but we doubt he could have loved her any more than we adore olive oil - another of the odd omega monounsaturated fats. This one is mainly omega-9, and it's...
In an unusual program, the University of California Berkeley is expanding the research it conducts on the health benefits of altruism, compassion and empathy. Organized in 2001, the Greater Good Science Center has conducted several research projects demonstrating numerous...
While processed, artificial sweeteners are not the best option for sweetening your coffees or teas, there are alternative, natural sweeteners. But buyer beware, many of the large, artificial sweetening companies are starting to produce what they call "natural sweeteners."...
Q: I'm getting desperate. I need to lose weight, but it never happens. I want to exercise, but I can't seem to stay motivated. I want to be healthier. How can I get on track? - Katie P., Foxboro,...
