Smoking still too common in movies, CDC says

The number of U.S. movies showing people smoking has declined since 2005, but cigarettes still feature in far too many films and could be influencing young peop...

Aug 20, 2010 11:05AM

Why excess abdominal fat is more DEADLY than you think

Mike Geary, Certified Nutrition Specialist, Certified Personal Trainer

Did you know that the vast majority of people in this day and age have excess abdominal fat? The first thing that most people think of is that their extra abdom...

Aug 18, 2010 1:16AM

A type of trans fat that burns belly fat?

Mike Geary

As a Certified Nutrition Specialist, I usually shock people with this fact... it's true that there is a type of healthy natural trans fat that actually helps yo...

Aug 03, 2010 8:45PM

Research to confirm if aspirin increases healthy life span

Researchers from the U.S. and Australia are joining efforts to increase the length of disability-free life of older adults, in the biggest international trial e...

Jul 31, 2010 3:32PM

7 Foods That Fire Up Your Passion

John Mcgran

I'd much rather eat my way to health and happiness than pop a pill and attain the same results. So when it comes to dieting, I choose to eat my way slim rather ...

Jul 26, 2010 5:24PM

How to Stay Hydrated in the Summer

Margaret

With the hottest part of summer here, staying hydrated is even more important. Dehydration can lead to vomiting, dizziness and palpitations.

Jul 13, 2010 12:00PM

Obesity Numbers Rising According to America’s Future 2010

Carm En

In a new report entitled America's Future 2010, adult obesity rates are reported to have increased in 28 states nationwide. Thirty-eight states reported obesity...

Jul 13, 2010 11:36AM

Breakfast Habits Good Indicator for Child Health

Jason

In a large study of children and their breakfast habits, those who ate cereal in the morning were the ones with the healthiest diets.

Jul 07, 2010 9:41PM

Protein must exist in specific brain cells to prevent diet-induced obesity

A protein found in cells throughout the body must be present in a specific set of neurons in the brain to prevent weight gain after chronic feeding on high-calo...

Jul 07, 2010 9:33AM

Personalized approach to smoking cessation may be reality in 3-5 years

A personalized approach to smoking cessation therapy is quickly taking shape. New evidence from Duke University Medical Center and the National Institute on Dru...

Jul 05, 2010 9:40AM