By Kavita Varma-White When the Food and Drug Administration meets this week to hear experts testify on whether artificial food dyes play a role in making kids hyperactive, there’s a community of parents who will be all ears. The Food and Drug Administration will reconsider whether there might be a link between the artificial dyes… [Read more…]
February 14, 2012
by Mehmet C. Oz, MD and Michael F. Roizen, MD If your drugstore has been picked clean of hand sanitizer, decongestant, and tissues, then it must be flu season. Starting in the fall and ending in the spring, some 5% to 20% of us — maybe even 25% this year, since… [Read more…]
February 8, 2012
Elderly adults who regularly drink green tea may stay more agile and independent than their peers over time, according to a Japanese study that covered thousands of people. Green tea contains antioxidant chemicals that may help ward off the cell damage that can lead to disease. Researchers have been studying green tea’s effect on everything… [Read more…]
February 2, 2012
There are a lot of vices in this world and I believe sugar is definitely one of them. I don’t necessarily believe in this much government involvement, but I do think something needs to be done. With the obesity pandemic and the list of diseases that can be caused by the over consumption of sugar, fat, salt… [Read more…]
January 27, 2012
Working out regularly may brighten the mood of people with chronic health problems like cancer, heart disease and back pain, according to the first sweeping look at previous research. But it’s no miracle cure: On average, six people would need to hit the gym or go for a jog for one person to… [Read more…]
January 18, 2012
It’s sad to know that things are not getting better. One in three adults and one in six children are considered obese in America. In fact, it appears as though things are getting worse. The number of obese men has climbed. This does not include the number of people who are overweight, but not yet… [Read more…]
January 10, 2012
Tough Mudder events are hardcore 10-12 mile obstacle courses designed by British Special Forces to test your all around strength, stamina, mental grit, and camaraderie. As the leading company in the booming obstacle course industry, Tough Mudder has already challenged half a million inspiring participants worldwide and raised more than $2 million dollars for the… [Read more…]
December 23, 2011
You have the best intentions regarding your workout, but find that your motivation has been sapped. Lately, no matter how hard or how often you work out, you just can’t seem to progress any further. You’re stuck on a plateau. It turns out that the exercise you’ve been doing has worked so well that… [Read more…]
December 13, 2011
Ingredients 1 medium sized butternut squash 1 ½ lbs brussel sprouts 1/8 cup yellow onion, diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 2T + 2T olive oil 3T dried cranberries (or dried and fresh cranberries mixed) 3T slivered, toasted almonds Salt & Pepper to taste Get yourself a nice, heavy butternut squash and preheat the oven to… [Read more…]
February 20, 2012
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