BPA (bisphenol A) is a hormone-disrupting synthetic estrogen chemical additive that is used in many forms of plastic and packaging products. Numerous studies have linked it to reproductive changes in children, cancer, early puberty onset, fertility problems and heart...
Several celebrities have made news in the past few weeks by announcing they have struggled with eating disorders in the past. Lady Gaga announced she has fought binge eating since she was 15 and Katie Couric recently stunned fans...
Even if you're as high-strung as the saber-tooth squirrel Scrat in "Ice Age," you can train your brain to calm down, cool out and stay younger.
You'll avoid anxiety, anger, stress and depression, and the big health risks they promote:...
As the cool weather comes upon us, it's time to embrace the season's
produce. At the top of my list is winter squashes, such as acorn, banana, turban, butternut, hubbard, and kabocha varieties.
The hard shells of winter squash make them...
If you find yourself saying “not tonight,” it might be the fault of what you are eating. Low libido has become a serious problem for many couples and research has shown that much of it is related to daily...
In the ever-shifting lineup of dietary villains, sugar has taken a commanding lead. Even New York City mayor Michael Bloomberg has fingered sugar as the major culprit in the obesity epidemic and proposed a ban on the sale of...
"Want to know if you're committed to something? Take a look at how much money you're willing to spend on it." -Larry Winget, NY Times best-selling author of It's Called Work for a Reason
It's true. The things that matter...
Autism is an illness that is still not well understood by the medical community. While a great deal of research is still being conducted to better understand what causes autism and find effective treatments, many parents find that using...
We’ve made it past Thanksgiving, but many of us are still faced with all kinds of holiday festivities that center around food and eating with friends and family. While it is a time of year when many of us...
Diabetes is an illness that affects almost every aspect of your life. If you have diabetes, it is important to eat foods that can improve your blood sugar levels and will maintain a healthy weight. One key is to...
