Health & Wellness
Nutrition
Are You Addicted to Fast Food?
There is emerging research to suggest the brain can become hardwired to crave a hit of extra crispy chicken just as it might any other addictive substance. Fast food companies share at least some of the blame for global corpulence. Read more...
Preposterous Portions
The steady increase in portion sizes since the 1950s is an insidious change that we have grown accustomed to in everyday life. Being aware of this change is a first step toward addressing one of the many causes of obesity. Read more...
Eat Less, Eat Smart, Live Long
A long-term study involving rhesus monkeys strongly suggests that what is true for other animals is also true for humans: a low-calorie diet has strong associations with longevity. But in addition to eating less, you must also eat smart. Read more...
Wine: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
Friend or foe? Pleasure or poison? There has been a lot of discussion about wine over the past decade or so, and today’s column will take a look at how this “nectar of the gods” affects adults over 50. Read more...
Slimming for Cancer Prevention
When you do a computer search for cancer diet information, you are stunned by an avalanche of data. Some research on the relationship of foods to cancer seems contradictory. Here is some simple, sensible advice: foods to avoid, and others to stress. Read more...
Oh Sole Mio! Cancer Prevention and Vitamin D
The sun lifts our spirits and enhances digestion, circulation, and well-being. And there's another reason to bask in the sun: most Americans suffer from an unrecognized deficiency of vitamin D, which we get from sunshine. Read more...
The Spice of Life
Can a simple change in diet be one of the best ways to stave off the threat of Alzheimer's disease? Mounting evidence suggests the answer is 'yes.' Read more...
Omega-3s May Benefit Menopausal Women
A new study from a Canadian university presents the first evidence that omega-3 supplements are effective for treating common menopause-related mental psychological distress and mild depression. Read more...
Maintaining a Healthy Lifestyle Amid Increasing Challenges
The over 65 demographic has been and still is one of the fastest growing age groups in America. While regular exercise and sound nutrition are vital components to overall health for any person, older people face a unique set of challenges. Read more...
