May 20, 2009
On the Body Clock
Researchers discover how 24-hour body cycles influence metabolism, aging
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May 18, 2009
Un-earning Your 'Stripes'
Stretch marks are almost a given for most moms, but is there an effective way to get rid of them for good?
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May 7, 2009
The Parent Trap
'Practice what you preach' is a tried-and-true motto when it comes to teaching your kids good eating habits
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April 30, 2009
Worth Your Weight
What incentives would it take to get you to lose a few pounds?
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April 13, 2009
Gut Reaction
Understanding the triggers of digestive issues leads to better individual treatment
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April 6, 2009
Short-order Kids
Picky eaters can keep the eager-to-please parent running wild in the kitchen, but experts warn it could be a problem deeper than preference
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March 5, 2009
Something Fishy
The health benefits of taking fatty-acid supplements versus eating fish has yet to be established
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February 4, 2009
Slow and Steady
Eating speed could have a direct impact on obesity
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January 28, 2009
Vitamins with a Side of Vitamins
Fortified foods can lead to too much of a good thing - especially in light of recent findings about the efficacy of vitamins in disease prevention
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January 21, 2009
What's In a Vitamin?
Nutritional supplements have been touted as the easiest way to protect against myriad diseases, but some experts warn that the hype outweighs the benefits.
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September 22, 2008
Love in the Dark
For years health experts have lauded the health benefits of dark chocolate - here are the reasons why
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August 18, 2008
Are You Raw?
Experts, devotees disagree on the actual health benefits gained from uncooked foods
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August 12, 2008
Beverage 2.0
Add-in nutritional supplements have turned water, soda and fruit juices into modern health elixirs. But do the benefits outweigh the costs – or the sugar?
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July 15, 2008
More to Love
Excess pounds can create more than just a physical divide between couples. Here’s how to speak to your spouse without disrupting the house
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July 4, 2008
Very Berry Super
Able to leap tall buildings in a single bound? Not so much. Heroic? Most definitely
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June 25, 2008
Ground to Grill
Strike-up the fire and grab the veggies for a tasty, safer grilled meal
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June 20, 2008
Beyond the Five-Day Diet
Eating right is easier during the workweek but once the weekend rolls around, all bets are off. Here’s how to live-it-up on the weekends without ruining your diet
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May 19, 2008
More Bag for Your Buck
With the cost of groceries on the rise, American families are spending more than ever at the store. Here's how to cut back on big spending
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April 14, 2008
Three Square
Skipping meals isn’t a good game to play for people looking to lose or maintain weight
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March 28, 2008
Sweet Relief
Chocolate, coffee, honey and pistachios provide a fix that extends beyond mere indulgence
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February 13, 2008
No More Food Fights
Getting kids to eat a healthy meal doesn’t have to be a battle of good versus evil
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February 8, 2008
The Do-Not-Eat List
Whether trying to lose weight or trying to keep illness at bay, knowing which foods should rarely cross your lips can help you achieve your goals
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January 25, 2008
Beyond the Clone
Cloned meat has stolen the headlines, but what about an eel protein that can make ice cream softer? Or a ground-up fish that can make your orange juice healthier? Food science is taking leaps to improve what we eat and how it’s stored
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January 25, 2008
Be Great in 2008
Want to be your best? Here’s how to improve your health, your career, your mojo and your potential
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January 4, 2008
Do Periods = Pig-Outs?
TV and movies show angry, premenstrual women with cravings for chocolate, pizza and more chocolate – but is PMS really a gateway to overeating?
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December 28, 2007
Better Living Through Food
No meat, no dairy, no caffeine – nutrition expert Gary Null says living the best life requires a total diet overhaul
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December 28, 2007
Avoid the Biggest Workout Blunders
Not enough water, too little stretching and lack of diversity top the experts’ lists of mistakes the amateur athlete makes when exercising
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December 14, 2007
Sugar, Sugar
Hidden and not-so-hidden sugars could be sabotaging your diet – and your overall wellness
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December 7, 2007
Winter-Proof Your Body Today
Hibernating and the holiday season are bad for the body - here’s how to get your body ready for winter
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November 30, 2007
Eat to Prevent Cancer
You are what you eat when it comes to warding off cancer, especially when what you’re eating is processed foods and deli meat
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November 30, 2007
Holiday Heart Hazards
Some studies indicate death rates from heart attacks and stroke spike during the holiday season. Here’s what you need to know to keep you and your loved ones healthy
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November 28, 2007
Healthy – and Happy
Putting the fun into fitness isn’t that hard with a few new ideas and products
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November 23, 2007
Thanksgiving: The Week After
As fun as it is to indulge for a day, it’s important to get back on track with diet and exercise after turkey day. Here are five easy ways to help make up for your day of gluttony
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November 9, 2007
Get Juiced
Daily doses of some 100-percent fruit juices might be the trick to staying healthy, strong and mentally agile - so which are the best of the bunch?
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November 2, 2007
At the Core of Nutrition
As it turns out, an apple a day actually might be one way to keep the doctor away
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October 19, 2007
Watch Your Mouth
That seemingly innocent afternoon snack could be doing a number on your teeth and gums – beware these 10 popular foods
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October 11, 2007
You Might Be Overfeeding Your Child If …
Parents often are in denial about the eating habits of overweight and obese children. Here are some easy ways to tell if your child is eating too much, and developing bad health habits as a result
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September 21, 2007
Lean on Me
The new best dietician, personal trainer and coach might just be a best friend
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September 21, 2007
B-lieve in B-Vitamins
Even with a healthy diet plan, the chances of getting enough folic acid or folate are slim
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September 14, 2007
Live Active Cultures!!!
Probiotics are bacteria even germ-phobic foodies can eat and feel good about
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September 6, 2007
How Brown is Your Fat?
Recent studies show a possible link between brown fat cells and reversing obesity. What is the difference between brown and white fat cells, and what, if anything, can brown do for you?
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August 17, 2007
Fiber Is the One
Sure, fiber can help you feel full and maintain a normal, healthy weight, but studies are also showing it’s a champion in the battles against colon and stomach cancer
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August 17, 2007
Hard Facts About Soft Drinks
Middle-aged soft drink consumers might be increasing their risk of heart disease along with their waistlines
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August 3, 2007
Dial-In for Weight Loss
From high-tech “diet” phones to telephone wellness coaches, more people are using cell phones to get the 4-1-1 on their health
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August 3, 2007
A Healthy Red Meat Revival
If the pleasures of red meat are just a memory as you try to trim fat and calories from your diet, you may be depriving yourself unnecessarily
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July 27, 2007
Additive It Up
Parsing the labels of your favorite foods might raise a red flag or two, but not every unpronounceable word is bad for you
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July 27, 2007
A Dark Chocolate a Day
Eating 30 calories a day of dark chocolate is associated with a lowering blood pressure without weight gain. Choco-holics and fitness buffs, rejoice!
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July 27, 2007
A Measure of Success?
With scales that promise to measure body fat, treadmills that give information about fat calories burned, heart rate and pedometers that measure every step, how accurate is the information and how can you chart your progress effectively?
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July 26, 2007
The 85/15 Diet
When it comes to eating, baby boomer Jesse Ziff Cool is good – very good. But when she’s bad, she’s still slim
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July 26, 2007
The Bottom Line
A perky rear end is a sign of good fitness. Don’t accept sagging as inevitable. Here’s what to do
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July 26, 2007
Well, What Do You Know?
It’s time for a check-up on your health and fitness savvy. Have you been keeping up? Look and learn
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July 20, 2007
Fight the Fat after ‘The Change’
Many women pack on the pounds after menopause, which is a dangerous time to lose health-control. Here’s how to combat mid-life weight gain, and some simple solutions to staying fit and trim
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July 13, 2007
The Bean Means Well
If you feel guilty about your java habit, relax. Give yourself a break, a coffee break
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June 29, 2007
You Food: Sardines
For a little fish, sardines pack a whale of nutrition. Here’s how to incorporate their big benefits into your diet
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June 22, 2007
You Food: Use Your Melon
If you think this fruit is a summer lightweight, you’re not giving melons, including cantaloupe, honeydew and watermelon, their nutritional due
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June 15, 2007
Healthy and Hot Off the Grill
Behind that delicious smoky flavor lies a slew of health concerns, especially for meat eaters. Learn to grill the right way for a healthier summer meal
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June 8, 2007
What to Eat Today
Choosing what and when to eat is a daily struggle for most women – here’s how to get the most bang for your nutrition buck
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May 25, 2007
How Green is Your Salad Bowl?
Darker is better when adding greens to a salad. Try these nutritious options for a crunchy, health-packed meal
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April 30, 2007
Eating in the Comfort Zone
Our love affair with food boils down to one simple thing: What makes us feel good. But can we have comfort food without the calories? TV chef G. Garvin shows the way
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April 13, 2007
You Food: Yogurt
Curdled by bacteria and full of living microorganisms, this dairy byproduct tastes – and helps – a lot better than it sounds
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April 6, 2007
Time-Saving Menus
There are several shortcuts people can take to put nutritional meals on the table without much effort and cooking, so why not make it easy tonight?
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March 30, 2007
Little Things to Live Longer
Whether it’s adding two servings of juice to your diet or flossing your teeth daily, small things can make a big impact on your health. Here are some easy habits to start today
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March 23, 2007
Avoid Portion Distortion
Only a half a cup of ice cream is one. A quarter cup of raisins is one, too. And butter? One is only a single tablespoon. Find out why serving size matters most
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March 2, 2007
You Food: Corn
From on-the-cob to old-fashioned grits, we stalk-down the origins, health benefits and innovative ways to add this nutritious veggie to your next meal
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February 23, 2007
Get Your Vitamins Here
With countless supplements on the market, many consumers have forgotten to look no further than the end of their fork for vitamins
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February 23, 2007
Feel-Good Getaways
Volunteer vacations let you go somewhere and get something done for the greater good.
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February 16, 2007
Back to Basics
Low-carb diets, fitness and all-out laziness may make you feel good in short-term, but all we really need to do to win the battle of the bulge is eat simply and move
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February 9, 2007
Eat Like a Kid Again
Subsisting on only cereal and popsicles is a bad idea, but there are plenty of positive eating lessons children can teach us
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January 12, 2007
The Guiltiest Meal
When kids head to school, their food choices aren't completely out of parental control
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January 12, 2007
You Food: Kale
Cabbage's favorite relative is a leafy triple threat; superstar cancer-fighter, pill-free vitamin and hearty, heart-healthy additive to any winter meal
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