Is Plastic Causing Your Belly Fat?
In a study published in the journal Environmental Health, researchers from the Harvard School of Public Health found that the chemical Bisphenol A – or BPA – is linked to obesity and belly fat. BPA and Hormone Disruptors BPA contains ingredients that interfere with normal hormone functioning. These chemicals are found in almost all plastic products, including food packaging, beverage containers...
Don’t Destroy Your Healthy Meal With These 8 Food Prep Pitfalls
What do deep-fried zucchini, salmon sauteed in butter, and garden pasta with Alfredo sauce have in common? They're examples of how you can take a perfectly delicious, healthful food and weigh it down calorically with an unfortunate preparation style. "The way a food is prepared can have a huge impact on the amount of calories and nutrients," says Ruth Frechman,...
Don’t Believe the Fish Oil Bashing: Slash Your Risk of Heart Disease, Alzheimer’s, More
Don't let a couple of "fishy" reports sway you. The latest news about omega-3s isn't good - it's great! We know more than ever about how these good fats keep your body and brain younger. That means getting a daily dose is smarter than ever. TV, newspapers, radio and online media went negative about omega-3 fatty acids twice in recent...
Should I Exercise When I Am Sick?
When our body seems to betray us and we get sick, what do we do about exercise? A common concern – and something that tends to happen more as winter approaches.
U.S. Still Not Eating Enough Fruits and Vegetables
Despite the advice of the U.S. Department of Agriculture to consume more fruits and vegetables--four to five cups per day for adult women and men, according to USDA's MyPlate--Americans are still falling short. These foods are rich in vitamins, minerals, fiber, antioxidants, and other compounds that help fight disease. According to a poll conducted by the International Food Information Council...
Noise Pollution Increases Risk of Heart Attack and More
Q: When we first moved into our apartment building on a big intersection, the noise didn't bother me. But lately every honk or passing truck makes me nuts. What can I do? - Min-shu L., Queens, N.Y. A: Maria Sharapova delivered grunts with her volleys at the U.S. Open stadium (in your neighborhood) that topped out around 101 decibels (dB),...
Pool Exercises Boost Circulation and Soothe Joint Pain
If you suffer from obesity, joint pain, or arthritis you may want to consider doing your exercises in water. In fact, even if you don’t suffer from any of these, you may still want to consider water-based exercise. According to a Canadian study, people who used an immersible ergocycle (water-based bike) had just about the equivalent workout to a stationary...
Want Healthy Active Sperm? Be Active and Healthy
In an effort to understand the decline in the quality of sperm in recent decades, researchers at the University of Cordoba have published a study examining the effects of exercise and diet on sperm mobility. The study found that men who engage in at least regular moderate exercise have much stronger sperm than men who are sedentary. Physical Exercise Improves...
Is Diet Soda Wreaking Havoc on Your Kidneys?
In a recent study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, researchers at Johns Hopkins University School of Public Health found that rates of kidney disease are increasing. This may be due, in part, to the consumption of large amounts of soda in the American diet, along with other sweet drinks. Diet soda, in particular, appears to...
Multivitamins Prevent Cancer
A 14-year study of more than 14,000 middle-age male doctors reveals that taking a daily multi cuts the risk of cancer by...
