The connection between the COVID-19 pandemic and our dietary habits is undeniable. The stress of isolation, coupled with a struggling economy, has caused many of us to seek comfort with our old friends: Big Mac, Tom Collins, Ben, and Jerry. Overindulging in this kind of food and drink might not just be affecting your waistline,
How many food commercials do you see on television, in magazines, mailers, etc.? Have you ever noticed that the majority of those advertisements for places that serve various beef dishes, especially steak, show pieces of meat that are still pink and even red inside? Many people like their steak, hamburgers and other beef dishes cooked
As we get older, there are some people that are blessed with retaining their healthy bodies, while many others tend to lose weight and become too thin or gain weight and become too fat. If you read many of the reports these days, you would realize that the bulk of the people are in the
If you’ve ever looked up how to boost your metabolism, you’ve probably come across tips that seem too good to be true. A few common ones are drinking water in the morning and eating more spicy foods for a metabolism boost, but it turns out, they don’t affect much. Although chugging water first thing in
Did you know that worldwide, there is a bone fracture every 3 seconds due to the damaging effects of osteoporosis? Worldwide, about 200 million women are affected by osteoporosis. In fact, about 1 in every 3 women worldwide age 50 and over will experience a bone fracture due to osteoporosis. Men, you’re not out of
What people choose to eat doesn’t just affect their waistlines, but maybe also the way they think and feel, according to a growing body of research. Some Americans may believe that eating “comfort foods” leads to happiness. But often choosing to eat processed foods like ice cream, macaroni and cheese or chips may eventually be
High blood pressure, technically known as hypertension, is one of the leading causes of death in America. It is estimated that nearly 68 million Americans have high blood pressure and about 20% of them don’t even know it. Considering that the current population in the United States is 328 million, that means that one out
For centuries, men have searched for ways to extend life – live longer. There are a number of legends and myths about fountains of youth. When I was in school, we were taught about the Spanish explorer Juan Ponce de León. He is supposed to be the first European to set foot on what is
Breast cancer is one of the most prevalent forms of cancer and although everyone thinks of women, breast cancer does occur in a small percentage of men. Over the years, it seems that more women fear learning they have breast cancer than any other form of cancer. How prevalent is breast cancer? According to BreastCancer.org
For many, peeking at a grocery item’s nutritional facts is common practice. The line item that draws a customer’s initial attention, however, varies greatly. Some consumers believe fat should be avoided at all costs, while others see sugar as the real criminal. With new research pouring in every day, it’s hard to know which one
