October 28, 2015 Over long term, diet and exercise are best to prevent diabetes In a head-to-head comparison over 15 years, diet and exercise outperformed the drug metformin in preventing people at high risk for diabetes from developing the disease.
October 28, 2015 How to get single-digit body fat At a fitness conference last spring, I joined some friends for breakfast. It was a normal breakfast up until the moment Spencer Nadolsky, D.O., pulled a scale out of his gym bag to weigh a banana. I knew Nadolsky was preparing for a bodybuilding contest.
October 28, 2015 Is rice cereal the best food for baby? Perhaps one of the most exciting times as a mom is when your pediatrician gives you the green light to start your baby on solid food, which usually happens around 6 months of age.
October 28, 2015 Breakfast cereals loaded with too much sugar for US kids, report says U.S. children are consuming more than 10 pounds (4.5 kgs) of sugar annually if they eat a typical morning bowl of cereal each day, contributing to obesity and other health problems, and cereal makers and regulators are doing little to address the issue, according to a study released on Thursday.
October 28, 2015 The 5 best ways to lose belly fat Repeat after me: "Crunches do not burn belly fat."
October 28, 2015 3 common myths about soda— debunked Soda has been a big part of American pop culture since the 1800s, when it was first marketed as a brain tonic to “invigorate the system” and cure headaches.
October 28, 2015 Vision impairment linked to worse quality of life While vision impairment can lead to lower quality of life on its own, the negative impact on daily activities may be even more pronounced for people who also suffer from other chronic health problems, a Korean study suggests.
October 28, 2015 Study: Fructose intake linked to slightly higher risk of death It's no secret that eating excessive amounts sugar puts you at risk for conditions like obesity and type 2 diabetes. Now, a new study in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition suggests it may send you to an early grave, too.
October 28, 2015 Are you eating diet-friendly carbs? Lots of tasty foods have fiber, some of them you know and others will surprise you. The good news is that it’s easy to eat more fiber starting right now. Here are a few ideas
October 28, 2015 5 tips for raising a healthy eater While it’s important for parents to keep an eye on how much food their child eats, here are some ways to help a child develop healthy food values and eating habits.