Preschool Attachment and Teen Obesity: Is There a Link?Esther Entin, M.D.
Teens rated as less attached during infancy were almost 2.5 times more likely to become obese...
Read more >Beth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
There is a really simple way to get children to eat more fruits and vegetables: reduce the size of their main course.
Read more >Beth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
It can be done; you just have to know some of the tricks that make it possible, like sharing...
Read more >Beth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
A typical low-fat muffin may sound heart-healthy, but its downfall is its size and the sugar, sodium, and calories it contains.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Writing about your most important values may help you lose weight.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
The government plans to curb antibiotic use in food animals, hoping to reduce antibiotic-resistance.
Read more >Beth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
A diet high in carbohydrates and fat with low protein can cause a gain in body fat that is out of proportion to the calories consumed.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Irisin, a newly-isolated hormone appears to help raise insulin levels and burn energy...
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Good nutrition and brain health go hand in hand; changing your diet can help protect your brain.
Read more >Neil Wagner
A short walk, even at work, can reduce the need to nibble at your desk.
Read more >Beth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
When introducing solids, parents should try to avoid giving infants cereals and crackers with...
Read more >Beth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
Gluten is bad news for some people. Are you one of them?
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Long distance runners can develop temporary damage to the heart, but it doesn't mean you should quit.
Read more >Neil Wagner
If obese or overweight kids lose the weight as they become adults, the associated health risks also seem to vanish.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Why are the holidays responsible for so many accidents and ER visits? We count the ways and offer help.
Read more >Beth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
Eating raw cookie dough is a bad idea. Unbaked flour can contain bacteria that may cause foodborne illness.
Read more >Beth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
Snacking may be hazardous to your diet. It can be a sign of mindless eating.
Read more >Beth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
Energy drink-fueled visits to the ER have risen 1600 percent since 2005.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Soup cans may contain BPA, a known toxin. People who ate canned soup had higher levels of this toxin in their bodies.
Read more >Beth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
Having a hemoglobin, or iron, level that is too high carries many of the same risks as having a level that is too low.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Good nutrition and lifestyle choices improve sperm counts.
Read more >Beth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
A study finds cheese consumption didn't raise total cholesterol. The same was not true for butter.
Read more >Beth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
Phytochemicals protect plants, and they appear to do the same for us. And they are easy to find.
Read more >Beth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
Being overweight is a risk factor for colorectal cancer.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Some studies of supplements actually found they increase the risk of death. But it may depend on how you crunch the numbers.
Read more >Beth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
If we read road signs as poorly as we do nutritional labels, ten car pile-ups would be commonplace.
Read more >Beth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
Eating a wide variety of plant foods is the best way to fend off the oxidation that "rusts" our cells.
Read more >Beth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
Researchers have discovered just why unsaturated fats are so heart healthy. Now to get people...
Read more >Beth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
Introducing solids earlier may increase an infant's weight gain in the near term, but has little overall effect.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
It's hard to compete with clever marketing, but you can help your kids make better food choices with consistent encouragement.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Vegan or vegetarian, there are risks and benefits to these food lifestyles. Two experts offer help.
Read more >Beth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
The men in a Danish study did not seem to benefit from the fatty acids in fish. Is something else...
Read more >Beth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
Restricting yourself to a lunch of 200 calories can be a fairly painless way to lose weight.
Read more >Beth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
Most college students don't even eat one serving of fruits or vegetables a day. Guess how many...
Read more >Beth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
Chocolate, but not fat or sugar that so often go along with it, appears to improve cardiovascular health.
Read more >Beth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
The banned weight loss supplement Pai You Guo is showing up masquerading as a "natural" supplement..
Read more >Beth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
Adding cholesterol-lowering foods to our diets is just as important to our hearts as reducing our intake of fat.
Read more >Neil Wagner
The best protection against Salmonella and other food-borne pathogens is proper handling, storage and cooking of meat and poultry.
Read more >Beth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
Heavy drinkers often have poor diets. A double whammy when it comes to the risk for disease.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
In mice, living in a more stimulating envronment was linked to more calorie-burning brown fat. Is the same true for humans?
Read more >Neil Wagner
Too often people believe that taking vitamins will protect you from the damage from bad habits like smoking. This is not true.
Read more >Beth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
A study has found that eating fatty foods seasoned with herbs and spices can reduce triglycerides...
Read more >Beth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
If you are 60 or older and trying to lose weight, don't skimp on protein, or the weight you lose may be muscle.
Read more >Beth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
Folate, a B vitamin, and folic acid, its synthetic version, have been linked to better school performance.
Read more >Beth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
Including some pureed vegetables in foods your children already love is a good way to help them on the path to healthier eating.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Though they sound healthy, colon cleanses pose serious health risks.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Overeating involves neurological processes involving impulse control and reward, not laziness.
Read more >Beth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
Eating disorder or disordered eating? The distinction is fuzzy, but stopping early is key.
Read more >Beth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
Calorie counts in the menus of your favorite chain restaurant often underreport the actual values...
Read more >Alice G. Walton
People who have certain personality traits, like impulsivity and cynicism, are more likely to gain weight over time.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Grape seed extract – and perhaps red wine – shows promise as a way to slow...
Read more >Beth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
Eating too much salt and too little potassium is an especially dangerous combination. It doubles your risk of a heart attack.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Eating nuts instead of carbohydrates can help diabetics control their blood sugar.
Read more >Beth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
Once you have lost weight, you need to have a different set of strategies for keeping it off in order to avoid gaining it back.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Soluble fiber is helpful in reducing the visceral fat that accumulates around the waist and belly.
Read more >Beth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
SCD is sudden cardiac death. It is the largest cause of natural death in the United States and is responsible for half of all cardiac deaths
Read more >Beth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
The weight gained with aging is primarily due to dietary and lifestyle choices - like having an extra handful of chips.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Eating lots of cruciferous vegetables - like broccoli and cauliflower - appears to be related to a longer life.
Read more >Beth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
Fat and sugar substitutes may not help you lose weight in the long run because the craving for lots of fat and sweets remains.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Women with undiagnosed celiac disease go through menopause earlier than celiac women who follow a gluten-free diet.
Read more >Beth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
Olive oil's heart protective benefits are well known, and using it for cooking may also help prevent strokes.
Read more >Esther Entin, M.D.
The American Academy of Pediatrics has come out with a warning about sports and energy drinks. Why?
Read more >Beth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
Children still being bottle-fed at two years old are 33% more likely to be obese.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Even light exercise can have a significant effect on the health of your heart and blood vessels.
Read more >Beth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
Omega-3 fatty acids can reduce the likelihood of blood clots forming in patients who have received stents.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Apples contain ursolic acid, which helps preserve muscle tissue and prevent the wasting that comes with age.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Sugar seems to make bad (LDL) cholesterol worse.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Coffee reduces the risk for cancers — some cancers, anyway. But is coffee always good for you?
Read more >Beth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
FDA directs US Marshals to seize several probiotics because their labels made false treatment claims
Read more >Neil Wagner
New USDA guidelines mean that beef, lamb, veal and now pork have the same recommended cooking temp..
Read more >Alice G. Walton
People with body dysmorphic disorder have problems in the brain's visual processing system.
Read more >Beth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
Filling half your plate with fruits and vegetables is a good start on a healthy diet.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
People with celiac disease showing few or no symptoms may still benefit by going gluten-free.
Read more >Beth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
Dieters, don't be fooled by healthy-sounding descriptions. A salad with meat and cheese is likely to be highly caloric.
Read more >Beth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
People with low levels of vitamin D are far more likely to develop type 2 diabetes.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Just having kids cut their fat intake does not help them lose weight. So what does work?
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Taste and price drive food most people's food choices. Many don't even know how many calories...
Read more >Beth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
Recent research suggests that taking calcium raises heart risk. But what about osteoporosis?
Read more >Alice G. Walton
The FTC urges courts to crack down on fake news sites' phony claims about acai berry and weight loss
Read more >Beth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
Dietary supplements can be helpful, but they cannot make up for an unhealthy diet.
Read more >Beth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
Coffee and donuts may be a bad idea. Caffeine interferes with the body's ability to clear sugars from the blood.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Food addiction and drug addiction may activate the same reward areas of the brain.
Read more >Beth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
Nutrition labeling, including calories, is now the law for big restaurant chains...
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Some studies show a link between artificial dyes and ADHD. So why did the FDA reject warning labels?
Read more >Alice G. Walton
For people with heart trouble, their fitness level may be a better predictor of mortality than their weight.
Read more >Beth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
All sugars are basically the same, but some seem to pose a greater risk of weight gain than others.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
People who are seriously overweight tend not to see themselves as being as heavy as they are...
Read more >Beth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
Cocoa contains flavanols that have health benefits, but they may be lost or reduced in the commercial processing of chocolate.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Regular exercise can reduce the effect that salt has on blood pressure.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Some foods can help you feel, think and remember better. You may know about blueberries, but curcumin?
Read more >Beth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
Tomatoes are one of the few fruit and vegetables that are even better for you when cooked.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Belly fat may not be as big a predictor of heart disease as once thought.
Read more >Beth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
A diet rich in potassium can reduce the risk of stroke, but some need to be careful.
Read more >Beth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
There's more evidence that at high doses vitamin D greatly reduces cancer risk. But what about...
Read more >Beth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
A study of 400,000 people over 50 found that those who ate lots of fiber tended to live longer.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Trans-fats, or hydrogenated oils seem to raise the risk of depression.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Taking zinc at the first sign of a cold can reduce its duration.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Antioxidants appear to improve male fertility, reducing damaging oxidative stress on sperm...
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Introducing solid foods too early raises the risk of obesity...
Read more >Neil Wagner
Vegans should be aware that their diet may mean they need to boost their B12 and omega-3 consumption.
Read more >Lona Sandon, M.Ed., R.D.
Elite athletes can teach us all a lot about eating right. Who knew chocolate milk was the perfect recovery drink?
Read more >Beth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
Beer really is good for you - more isn't better, but the nutritional benefits are many and real...
Read more >Neil Wagner
Carotenoids – found in certain foods – can improve skin tone with no cancer risk...
Read more >Beth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
Are kids with ADHD just exhibiting an allergic response to certain foods?
Read more >Neil Wagner
Educating parents about healthy lifestyles and nutrition is a very good way to reduce childhood obesity.
Read more >Beth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
Updates to the National School Lunch and Breakfast Program lower fat and salt and increase greens
Read more >Alice G. Walton
"Fats" is not just a 4-letter word. It pays to be able to tell the good from the bad.
Read more >Neil Wagner
When it comes to babies' weight gain, not all formulas are alike. Which is right for your baby?
Read more >Beth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
Teens who eat a diet high in added sugars have higher "bad" LDL cholesterol and trigylcerides.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
A new antibiotic may bring significant relief to IBS sufferers; but will it work over the long-term?
Read more >Beth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
Don't assume a chubby baby is a healthy baby. Don't deny infants food, but when solids are introduced, make healthy choices.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Leafy greens and olive oil help protect women from heart disease.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Eating a Mediterranean-style diet significantly slows cognitive decline in seniors.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
A small study finds this ancient herbal remedy doesn't cut the length or severity of a cold by much.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Beneficial bacteria stimulates the immune system, suggesting a new way to treat colitis.
Read more >Beth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
Seniors who eat a diet high in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, poultry, fish and low-fat dairy live longer and better.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
In addition to helping your heart, higher levels of HDL ("good") cholesterol may reduce your risk of Alzheimer's disease.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Planning for a healthier 2011? We pull together some of the top health news stories of this past year.
Read more >Beth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
Eating whole grains can reduce systolic blood pressure.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Much of protecting against foodborne illness is common sense: cleaniness, proper refrigeration, cooking food thoroughly.
Read more >Beth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
The daily requirements for calcium and vitamin D have been changed to avoid certain problems, but controversy remains.
Read more >Beth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
Vending machines full of junk food? A new landmark nutrition bill is a game changer.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Gaining just a few pounds can up your risk for heart disease by as much as 50%.
Read more >Beth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
Having some fat in your diet is actually good for your heart. What matters is what kind of fat you eat.
Read more >Beth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
When kids skip meals, they snack instead which raises the chance they will take in empty calories...
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Want to lose weight? Let your computer or cell phone help you. Online feedback can improve results.
Read more >Robin Baradarian, M.D., FACG
A primer on colon cancer screening, from virtual colonoscopies to the real thing. Don't sweat it. Do it.
Read more >Amy Hendel
Having obese friends raises your chances of becoming obese considerably.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Stress isn't behind as much weight gain as was previously thought, but there are sex differences...
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Beth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
Monounsaturated fatty acids in nuts, avocados, seeds and olive oil can help you raise your good — HDL — cholesterol.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Eating more whole grains (and fewer refined grains) can help reduce belly fat, and your risk for diabetes and heart disease.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Research shows that if you pay with cash instead of credit, you'll be less likely to buy junk food
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Higher B12 levels are linked to reduced risk of cognitive decline, including Alzheimer's disease.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
A panel of FDA experts says the risks outweigh the benefits of Lorcaserin. What's next?
Read more >Neil Wagner
Don't be misled by health claims on food labels. Read the nutrition information on packages to get the full picture.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Afraid you won't like whole grains? Popcorn is a whole grain. And there are many ways to eat and prepare them. Experiment.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Don't let the term, "sports drink" fool you. Often these drinks have nearly as many calories as soda. Reach for water instead.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
In contrast to conventional beliefs, the body can actually grow new fat cells, rather than just enlarge those it already has.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Simple lifestyle changes in diet and exercise can greatly reduce the health impact of Type 2 diabetes.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Employers can help employees and their families get healthy with company programs and modest cash incentives.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
More magnesium in your diet, such as that found in whole grains, can reduce your risk for type 2 diabetes.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
People who smoke, overeat, or don't exercise take more sick days, while those who drink take fewer.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
New research finds a link between childhood obesity and the common cold virus. But how?
Read more >Neil Wagner
Joint supplements for arthritis have, unfortunately, not been demonstrated to help ailing joints.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
People taking high doses of B vitamins had less brain shrinkage than those who didn't...
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Eating omega-3 fatty acids may help reduce inflammation that's linked to diabetes.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
The FDA says Salmonella was found in chicken feed and mounds of feces on the egg farms in the recall
Read more >Neil Wagner
Drinking water before meals can increase weight loss by 40%.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
You may be able to reverse metabolic syndrome completely by making some important changes to your diet.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Weight loss reduces the aches and pains of being overweight. This can be a major motivator for dieters.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Women who get their protein from sources other than red meats have healthier hearts.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Losing just a few pounds, especially around your middle, may help your blood vessels work better.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Cancer cells actually prefer fructose over glucose to fuel themselves and multiply.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Adding some fun activities to meal preparation improves kids' attitude toward fruits and vegetables.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Calcium supplements may strengthen the bones, but they may also raise the risk of heart attack...
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Even well-meaning weight loss campaigns may end up turning off the people they are meant to inspire.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Eating fish rich in healthy fats may help protect the eyes.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Many weight-loss supplements appear to be no more effective than a placebo.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Researchers find that the longer you sit, the shorter your lifespan.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Slower may not always better when it comes to weight loss. Losing a fair amount of weight quickly tends to lead to better results.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Neighborhood convenience stores may be hazardous to your waistline. The high ratio of junk food is behind the problem
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Lorcaserin seems to help people slim down with fewer side-effects than past drugs. Will FDA approve?
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Heart disease hits 1 in 3 people. The first step to heart health is to set realistic behavioral rather than physiological goals.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Salsa and guacamole are major sources of restaurant-related illness. Too often, they are not refrigerated adequately.
Read more >Neil Wagner
When it comes to helping kids lose weight, exercise is very important; but reducing calories is the most important first step.
Read more >Neil Wagner
People who drank a glass of beet juice had a maximum drop of 10.4 points systolic blood pressure.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Leaving the car at home and taking the train can help you be more active and lose some weight.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Most Americans are getting too much salt, and most of it comes from processed foods.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
A study of 37,000 people over 13 years found that drinking 3 to 6 cups of tea a day reduced the risk of heart disease by over 40%.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
The "hunger hormone" ghrelin not only makes you hungry, it also appears to make you crave.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Children with insufficient vitamin D are more likely to experience severe asthma attacks...
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Obese individuals report reduced sex life, more STDs, sexual dysfunction, and unwanted pregnancies.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Eating whole grains, such as barley and brown rice lowers the risk of type 2 diabetes.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
If fructose didn't already have a bad enough rap, now it seems to help kids' fat cells proliferate.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Kids say foods taste better when cartoon characters are on the label...
Read more >Lawrence J. Cheskin, M.D., and Scott Kahan, M.D., M.P.H.
Two physicians discuss the risks of obesity. Learn to recognize the behavioral triggers behind overeating and overcome them.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Make sure your baby gets the proper amount of vitamin D
Read more >Alice G. Walton
The FDA has found a potentially fatal drug in honey from China, adding evidence to support concerns.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Eating a Mediterranean-style diet helps protect the heart from a second attack.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Drink one less serving of sugar-sweetened beverages (such as sweet tea, lemonade or soda) and you can lower your blood pressure.
Read more >Neil Wagner
High fat meals appear to increase inflammation and decrease lung function. Blame immune responses.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Eating diets high in bran may reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease in people with type 2 diabetes.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Eating a handful of nuts every day is a good way to reduce your cholesterol and blood fat levels.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
A compound in broccoli called sulforaphane may stop the growth of breast cancer stem cells.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Keep serving platters off the table during meals and reduce calories by 20%.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Olive oil is a big reason why the Mediterranean diet is healthful. The phenols in it suppress genes involved in inflammation.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Significant weight gain (over 30-pounds) during middle-age can increase a woman's risk of breast cancer after menopause.
Read more >Esther Entin, M.D.
When babies begin to eat solids they are particularly at risk for vitamin D deficiency.
Read more >Neil Wagner
A study of 18-year-olds found that those who drank the most cola were more likely to have low sperm
Read more >Alice G. Walton
While the exact relationship between fruits, vegetables, and cancer risk has not yet been determined, it can't hurt to continue eating...
Read more >Alice G. Walton
One good way to keep from over-eating is to be sure to get enough sleep.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Replacing saturated fats with low-glycemic foods - not high-glycemic foods - may be a good way to reduce heart attack risk.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Dieting can actually make it harder to shed pounds because it raises levels of the stress hormone cortisol.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Eating the equivalent of a square of chocolate every day can reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke
Read more >Alice G. Walton
An hour a day of moderate exercise like walking or a half-hour of vigorous exercise like jogging can prevent weight gain.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Heavy alcohol consumption and a fatty diet raise the risk of breast cancer by up to 20%.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
You may lose weight on a high−protein, low−carb diet, but you are also likely to be raising your "bad" cholesterol.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Even older adults, including those taking cholesterol-lowering drugs, can lower their cholesterol further by cutting down on butter and satu
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Stress is a feeling, but it is also a biological response that is both helpful and harmful.
Read more >Neil Wagner
People who are obese may not receive the same level of protection from a vaccine because the standard needle used may not reach the muscle.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Once you are over 70, a few extra pounds may actually be beneficial and may add to longevity.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Selenium is found in meats, grains and nuts. It can be toxic if too much is taken, but adequate amounts seem to reduce cancer risk.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
It appears apples provide beneficial bacteria and a pH environment that keep the intestines healthy and the doctor away.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
An occasional fast food meal is no big deal. But eating them often raises the risk of diabetes and obesity greatly.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Blocking the action of the hunger hormone, ghrelin, just may ease that obsession with nachos.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Negative emotions can contribute to overeating or binge eating. Therapy aimed at improving social skills can therefore help prevent weight
Read more >Neil Wagner
The more green tea elderly subjects drank in a day, the less likely they were to be depressed...
Read more >Neil Wagner
Early research suggests that putting calorie information on menus really can help reduce overeating.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
The herb milk thistle appears to help keep levels of two key liver enzymes low during chemotherapy.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
People who drink between three and four cups of coffee a day reduce their risk of type 2 diabetes by 25%.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Soy-based foods mimic estrogen's effects and may lower women's risk of ovarian and endometrial cancers.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
A Mediterranean diet, the LMN diet appears to enhance brain health, promoting cell growth and reducing damage.
Read more >Esther Entin, M.D.
For most babies, breast milk is the best milk, but it is important to supplement with vitamin D.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Eating more fresh fruits and vegetables helps seniors' hearts and their cognitive function.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Omega-6 fatty acids (found in certain oils and red meat) can promote inflammation while omega-3 fatty acids help reduce it.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Working out in warmer conditions (think non-AC rooms) reduces hunger, thanks to peptide YY, which signals fullness.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
A diet high in antioxidants, particularly vitamins E and C, may slow age-related muscle loss.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
carb and high protein diets both seem equally effective at producing weight loss.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Supplementing the diet with selenium can raise blood cholesterol as much as 8 percent.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Yo-yo dieting may generate a withdrawal effect in the brain, increasing the likelihood of a relapse.
Read more >Neil Wagner
If you need to re−establish a healthy digestive tract, probiotics can be helpful, but fiber is perhaps even more important.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Your home environment is the single most important factor in losing weight and maintaining weight loss.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
The polyphenols in cocoa — among other foods — reduce risk for heart disease and cancer.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
fat is associated with an increased risk of heart problems and diabetes.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Scientists have recently discovered why fiber is so good for the immune system. The answer lies in the by-products of the breakdown of fiber.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Fats high in omega-6 unsaturated fatty acids (like safflower oil) can lower blood sugar.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Drinking coffee offers no defense against the natural decline of mental abilities as we age. But several other factors seem to be good predictors...
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Eating whole grains can help reduce the risk of high blood pressure.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Women who obsessively replay negative events in their mind are more at risk for alcoholism, depression and obesity.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Folate or folic acid is required for the formation of nucleotides, the "building blocks" for DNA and RNA.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Uric acid, produced by the breakdown of fructose, can raise blood pressure and the risk metabolic syndrome.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Taking vitamin D supplements appears to help prevent falls in older adults, perhaps by strengthening bones.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Foods high in saturated fat actually change your brain's chemistry and interfere with its ability to signal that you are full.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Eating meat in middle-age, may actually help people live independently longer in old age.
Read more >Neil Wagner
The Maximum Weight Limit, a simplification of the BMI, gives people what they most need -- a weight over which they should not go. The calculation...
Read more >Alice G. Walton
The so−called Mediterranean diet appears to help some diabetics reduce their need for blood sugar medications.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
There is a strong connection between bodily health and brain health.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Once a significant amount of weight is lost, the heart actually restructures into a healthier, more productive version of itself.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Snacks like nuts, cereal, crackers or popcorn provide antioxidants to combat free radicals.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Obese and overweight people have less brain tissue than do those who are normal weight.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Four important lifestyle choices – never smoking, eating healthy, staying trim, and exercising – may cut the risk...
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Eating a healthy, Mediterranean-style diet is linked to significantly lower rates of Alzheimerss disease.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Being mindful of what you eat can help you shed pounds.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBS) appears linked to the consumption of omega 6 fatty acids found in red meat.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Depression during pregnancy not only affects the mother, but it can be damaging to the baby as well.
Read more >Esther Entin, M.D.
Having confidence in your ability to change behavior even in the face of obstacles is a critical asset for an effective parent.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Glutamic acid, found in vegetable protein, can lower systolic and diastolic blood pressure.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Glycemic load is significantly correlated with estrogen receptor-positive/progesterone receptor-negative breast cancer.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
High doses of caffeine can help prevent exercise-induced asthma.
Read more >Neil Wagner
When red yeast is grown on rice, it produces an effective, natural statin that lowered cholesterol by 31 points without side effects.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Vitamin C administered with insulin helped end the damage to blood vessels so common in both Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes.
Read more >Esther Entin, M.D.
Parents may want to request that their teen‘s doctor discuss safety, diet, smoking, sexuality and other topics.
Read more >Esther Entin, M.D.
Infants of obese mothers have increased fat mass compared to infants of mothers who are not.
Read more >Esther Entin, M.D.
Only half of males and one-fifth of females between the ages of 19-30 get the recommended amount of calcium.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
High-glycemic index carbs reduce or inhibit endothelial function, which is one of the risk factors leading to atherosclerosis.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Dogs make good exercise companions -- and motivators.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Triglyceride levels can be better predictors of the risk of diabetic neuropathy than blood sugar levels.
Read more >Esther Entin, M.D.
Between the 1970s and the early 2000s, the rates of obesity in children ages 2-11 years nearly doubled.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Darker leafy greens like kale and spinach are more nutritious than lettuce.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Dental erosion initially gives the enamel a smooth and shiny appearance. But there is only so much enamel coating a tooth.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Cancer patients suffering from ill effects of chemotherapy reported significantly less nausea if they took ginger supplements.
Read more >Neil Wagner
The best way to begin to reduce the amount of salt in your diet is to reduce your consumption of processed foods.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Moderate alcohol consumption, particularly wine, can lengthen life and reduce the risk of dementia.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Butyrate, an end-product of the breakdown of fiber in the gut, acts as an anti-cancer agent in a couple of different ways.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Low-glycemic foods, like whole grains, take longer to break down than high glycemic foods do, resulting in a slower climb in blood sugar.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Eating vegetables (and not eating meat) raises the quality of sperm men produce.
Read more >Heavily cooked and charred meats are strongly linked to pancreatic cancer risk.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Fructose, in contrast to its relative, glucose, appears to have a negative effect on heart health.
Read more >Esther Entin, M.D
Teenage boys who ate plenty of omega 3 fatty acids, primarily through consumption of fish, had improved memory and cognitive skills.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Limiting salt by even a half-teaspoon a day could have a significant impact.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Broccoli contains a substance, sulforaphane, that appears to protect airway cells. It may serve as the basis for a new treatment for allergies...
Read more >Leslie Carr and Tom Gilbert
Becoming an informed consumer of health information is as important to your health as any exercise, drug or health plan.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Exercise guidelines differ on particulars, but in generally, they agree that 30 minutes a day, four or five days a week is the goal.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Eating fruits and veggies works to reduce oxidative stress in the body.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Healthy 19-50 year olds should consume no more than 2,300 milligrams of salt a day, about one teaspoon.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Cholesterol is carried by different transport proteins classed according to their densities. High density(HDL)is good; low (LDL)is bad.
Read more >Neil Wagner
The European Union banned the use of antibiotics as a food additive for livestock in 2006, citing health concerns.
Read more >Esther Entin, M.D.
Although premature infants' bones grow in length and circumference, the quality of the bones themselves is often poor.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
The acidity of a diet high in grains and meats may actually increase the excretion of calcium, weakening bones.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Sugar Addiction in RatsNeil Wagner
The American Psychiatric Association defines addiction as including three stages: craving, bingeing, and withdrawal.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Metabolic syndrome is a cluster of factors that increases the chance of contracting heart disease, diabetes or stroke.
Read more >Jordana Bieze Foster
Neutralizing the metabolic acidity of the typical American diet can effectively reduce bone loss in older people.
Read more >Neil Wagner
As triglyceride levels go up, so does the risk of stroke.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
The vascular "age" of obese children is like that of middle-aged adults, based on the amount of plaque build-up.
Read more >Neil Wagner
When it comes to maintaining weight loss, telephone counseling appears to be just as effective as face-to-face counseling.
Read more >Neil Wagner
The two most important factors that determine the calorie density of a food are fat and water content.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
The accumulation of fat in the liver can lead to such diseases as cirrhosis and fibrosis.
Read more >Neil Wagner
When it comes to exercise, more may be better, but some is much better than none at all.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Cooking meat at high temperatures produces suspected carcinogens. Marinating meat before cooking lowers the amount of these substances.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Quercetin, a compound found in many fruits and vegetables may help lower susceptibility to the flu.
Read more >Neil Wagner
A Mediterranean diet is a diet that's rich in grain, fruits, vegetables, nuts, olive oil and includes a moderate amount of red wine.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Glucose and insulin levels fluctuate much more during mental work than during periods of relaxation.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Mothers who eat fish while pregnant and who later breastfeed their infants see better early physical and mental development.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Eating raw foods avoids many of the pitfalls of a traditional Western diet - like added salt and sugar. But it is not so simple as it seems.
Read more >Neil Wagner
It is very simple: increased salt consumption increases your risk of hypertension (high blood pressure).
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Add protecting blood vessels in diabetes patients to the long list of broccoli’s health benefits. A compound in broccoli ...
Read more >Lindsey Harle, M.D
Eating more chocolate increases blood flow to the brain, and may improve memory...
Read more >Neil Wagner
Coffee drinkers have a lower mortality rate, even from cardiovascular disease, according to a long-term study.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Prions, the proteins that cause mad cow disease, can be transmitted by feces, a new study has found, raising questions about safe disposal..
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Eating a low calorie breakfast of eggs is good for your diet.
Read more >Jordana Bieze Foster
Staying hydrated, especially in the heat, increases athletic performance.
Read more >Barbara Boughton
"Eating well is vital at any age, but as you get older, your daily food choices can make an important difference in your health."
Read more >Tom Gilbert
Higher levels of HDL are associated with lower risk of heart attack or stroke.
Read more >Linda Hepler
Prevention, not handing out pills, is the key to improving risk for heart disease.
Read more >Tom Gilbert
What you eat for breakfast can reduce the insulin rollercoaster and your risk for heart attack, stroke, type 2 diabetes and heart failure.
Read more > Tom Gilbert
With obesity on the rise, more and more people are considering bariatric (weight loss) surgery...
Read more >Tom Gilbert
Lipoic acid supplements lowered blood triglyceride levels by up to 60% in a study of...
Read more >Tom Gilbert
Drinking green tea helps fight against drug resistant bacteria.
Read more >Tom Gilbert
Giving young children extra Vitamin D supplements may help prevent type 1 diabetes later in life, says a new study.
Read more >Tom Gilbert
Mediterranean countries have a lower rate of stroke compared to the US, which may reflect the influence of the "Mediterranean diet."
Read more >Tom Gilbert
Multivitamin use can create an overabundance of folic acid which may put people at risk for cancer.
Read more >Tom Gilbert
Eating low-fat dairy foods is associated with a lower risk of developing hypertension, or high blood pressure.
Read more >Tom Gilbert
It is important to know if the information you are gathering on the Web is from a credible source.
Read more >Tom Gilbert
Triglycerides are a strong predictor of cardiovascular disease and should be routinely monitored.
Read more >Tom Gilbert
Once used to treat Parkinson's and other movement disorders, deep brain stimulation surgery, or DBS, may have the potential to treat a wide variety of other conditions.
Read more >Tom Gilbert
People concerned about senile dementia should make sure they are eating plenty of leafy vegetables.
Read more >Mark Sutter, M.D. and Jennifer Brown, M.D.
Eat Less Or Exercise More? A Little of Either Will Help Your HeartTom Gilbert
The heart is not picky. Whether you eat less or exercise more, it responds to weight loss.
Read more >Tom Gilbert
For some older women, calcium may increase the risk of heart attack.
Read more >Eve Van Cauter, Ph.D.
Professor of Medicine, University of Chicago School of Medicine, Chicago, IL.
Read more >Tom Gilbert
Vitamin E appears to help some people avoid heart disease. But it may make others more vulnerable to it.
Read more >Tom Gilbert
Middle-aged women have a far greater risk of stroke than do men.
Read more >Tom Gilbert
Popular legal stimulants coffee and tea do not increase a woman's risk of developing breast cancer.
Read more >Tom Gilbert
Doctors used to tell us that stress caused ulcers.
Read more >Tom Gilbert
Recent research has led to a growing awareness of the importance of vitamin D to our overall health.
Read more >Tom Gilbert
People suffering from Parkinson's disease are less likely to smoke or consume high doses of caffeine than family members who do not have the disease.
Read more >Tom Gilbert
Studies find that consuming alcohol increases your chance of rapid tumor growth.
Read more >Tom Gilbert
As scientists learn more about the role of inflammation in diabetes, heart disease and other disorders, new research suggests that fat in the belly may be an important contributor to that inflammation.
Read more >Tom Gilbert
Gastric bypass and other weight-loss surgery sometimes lead to a dangerous vitamin deficiency that can cause memory loss, confusion, lack of coordination and other problems, according to a new study.
Read more >Tom Gilbert
There is an obesity paradox in cardiovascular health. Heavier people tend to survive health crises better, but are more at risk.
Read more >Tom Gilbert
When they feel a cold coming on, many people reach for what they believe will be a safe preventative — a tea or capsule containing the herb echinacea.
Read more >Tom Gilbert
Researchers have shed light on how the deadly Huntington's disease affects the brain by discovering that the disease causes a dramatic accumulation of cholesterol in the brain.
Read more >Tom Gilbert
For years, mounting research has indicated that consumption of folic acid is associated with a lower risk of developing heart disease and stroke.
Read more >Tom Gilbert
Minimally processed, natural food can help protect your baby against obesity later in life, according to the latest research.
Read more >Tom Gilbert
Calcium supplementation during pregnancy can help reduce the risk of high blood pressure and preeclampsia.
Read more >Tom Gilbert
Quitting smoking can result in a substantial weight gain. Forewarned is forearmed.
Read more >Tom Gilbert
A study finds coffee drinking is related to a reduced risk of type 2 diabetes.
Read more >Edward Saltzman, M.D.
The Detection and Management of OsteoporosisSusan C. Stewart, M.D.
Breaking Up (Exercise) Is Good to DoTom Gilbert
Short bursts of intense exercise may be better for the heart than endurance training.
Read more >Tom Gilbert
If you understand your risk for diabetes, you have the motivation you need to change your lifestyle.
Read more >Tom Gilbert
Decades ago, children dreaded the very words "cod liver oil.
Read more >Robert M. Russell, M.D. and Paolo M. Suter, M.D.
Some people are "salt sensitive." If they increase their salt, they increase their blood pressure.
Read more >Yusuf Yazici, M.D., and Akgun Ince, M.D.
Strengthening exercises for the quadriceps can help relieve symptoms of knee arthritis.
Read more >Kathryn J. Zerbe, M.D.
Recovering bulimics should protect their teeth by NOT brushing vigorously.
Read more >Eli A. Friedman, M.D.
If your doctor says your blood pressure is "a little high," you should betreated with anti-hypertensive drugs.
Read more >Gary M. Gray, M.D.
To reduce episodes of heartburn, avoid cigarettes,late night meals and alcohol and coffee in the evening.
Read more >Tom Gilbert
You cannot depend on your cholesterol level alone to indicate heart disease.
Read more >Tom Gilbert
Cherries — whether fresh, frozen, dried, or canned — are a powerful triple threat in the body's battle against cancer.
Read more >Robert M. Russell, M.D., and Joel B. Mason, M.D.
The elderly need to drink at least 8 servings of water or equivalent liquids every day.
Read more >Susan C. Stewart, M.D.
Two common conditions that can produce chest pain and are frequently confused with angina are esophageal reflux disease and panic attacks.
Read more >Robert M. Russell, M.D., and Carmen Castanada Sceppa, M.D., Ph.D.
Amino acid supplements are not digested and absorbed into the body as readily as amino acidscoming directly from food sources.
Read more >Robert M. Russell, M.D., and Alice H. Lichtenstein, D. Sc.
