Nutrition & Fitness


Roundup: Weekend-Only Exercise Does a Body Good;...

If the only time you can find to exercise is the weekend and you’re feeling guilty about it – stop fretting. New research says weekend...

January 13, 2017 / 3 min read


Top 3 Myths About Gluten

Most people who buy gluten-free products don’t have celiac disease or even a mild sensitivity to wheat.

January 5, 2017 / 3 min read


Never Too Late: Building Muscle and Strength...

Repeated research has shown that, through weight training, men and women in their 60s and beyond can grow muscles as big and strong as an...

January 4, 2017 / 3 min read


Weighing Diet Claims: Too Good to be...

Claims by promoters of popular diets often say you can lose weight permanently without much effort or any significant lifestyle changes. That's just not true.

January 2, 2017 / 2 min read


Improve Your Plate: Eating Healthy During the...

Simple modifications in the way you place the food on your plate can make a big difference in limiting calories and maximizing nutrients during the...

December 22, 2016 / 2 min read


Beating Acid Reflux Without Meds (Video)

Physicians are increasingly guiding patients with acid reflux in another direction which can alleviate the production of excessive stomach acid – and improve overall health...

November 30, 2016 / 2 min read


Link Between Alcohol, Lifestyle Factors and Breast...

Lifestyle factors, including body weight, smoking, exercise frequency and alcohol consumption play an important role in reducing breast cancer risks.

October 26, 2016 / 3 min read


Roundup: CDC Urges Zika Testing for Pregnant...

U.S. health officials are recommending Zika testing for all pregnant women who have recently spent time any amount of time anywhere in Miami-Dade County.

October 21, 2016 / 4 min read


Roundup: Tax Sugary Drinks Globally to Fight...

A 20 percent increase in the retail price of sugary drinks could lead to a 20 percent reduction in consumption of these drinks, the WHO...

October 14, 2016 / 4 min read


‘We Really Are What We Eat’: Benefits...

“Those nutrients that we eat from the foods we choose directly impact our blood pressure, our blood sugar and our cholesterol."

October 13, 2016 / 2 min read