You already know that a regular exercise routine—ideally, at least 30 minutes of vigorous activity daily—is among the smartest steps you can take to protect your health. What you may not know: Consuming the right foods and fluids is one...
One of the most effective weight-loss strategies was developed for The Biggest Loser, the popular NBC reality show. The first 64 contestants—...
It's long been known that our eating habits can have a dramatic effect on our overall health. Now a growing...
Most weight-loss diets are hard to stick to. That's because you have to eliminate 13,500 calories to lose just...
The type of carbohydrates you eat before a workout may influence how much fat you burn during your exercise session, new research...
Imagine a simple nutritional protocol that not only boosts your metabolism but also your energy levels! It is one I prescribe in...
To gauge whether they are a healthy size, many people rely on a scale, height-and weight chart or mathematical formula that calculates...
Take note of the brown revolution—the brown fat revolution, that is. Three separate groups of scientists on two continents have independently...
When Carrie, a 55-year-old homemaker, first came to see me five years ago, she was experiencing a multitude of symptoms, including migraines,...
The typical midlife woman in the US consumes about 700 milligrams (mg) of calcium daily—far less than the recommended 1,200...
Until recently, physicians rarely diagnosed deficiencies of vitamin D except in occasional cases of childhood rickets (a disease in which the bones...
You probably already knew that berries are nutritious. But new research shows that a compound found in nuts, berries and other fruits...