“Eat your fruits and vegetables” is not only your mother’s advice for your nutritional health but also the core message of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, the official recommendations by the United States government for how its citizens should eat to stay healthy and slim.
Memorial Day weekend used to be the traditional kickoff for summer getaways.
I never feel more enlightened, more inspired, more educated than when I travel, especially to far-flung and exotic places. Without fail, I come back a different person, feeling enriched and full of gratitude for what life has to offer.
For many generations, immigrants from all over the world have come to the United States hoping for greater opportunities and better living conditions compared to their home countries.
That too much fondness of fast food can cause weight problems is old news. But the idea that nearly all types of restaurants dish up meals that can expand your waistline has not been as widely discussed – until now.
Baby Boomers – those born between 1946 through 1964 – will live longer than any other generation before them, but they will not necessarily be healthier.
Do you feel energized, restless and impatient? You may have spring fever. Are you irritable, weary, listless and unable to concentrate?
It’s a proven fact that most people change their eating habits and lifestyle choices only after a serious health scare such as a heart attack or a diabetes diagnosis.
If you want to know how food will be manufactured, distributed and consumed tomorrow, just follow the money.
An apple a day used to keep the doctor away, at least according to folk wisdom. But not any more – unless it’s organically grown.
Seniors who suffer from chronic health conditions like high blood pressure or heart disease often develop a host of other, seemingly unrelated health problems, including cognitive impairment like memory loss and dementia, according to a new study based on data collected by the National Center for Health Statistics.
Diabetes affects over 25 million Americans today, more than 8 percent of the population.
While most of us are out and about doing our gift shopping, attending parties, going on vacations or visiting loved ones, we are also increasingly at risk of falling prey to the countless health hazards we encounter in public places – most commonly a cold or the flu.
It feels good to laugh once in a while. Everyone knows that. But laughter as a health-promoting exercise is not as widely practiced, despite of the fact that scientists have long known about the healing effects of good humor.
Imposing hefty taxes on sodas could curb consumption and make a significant difference in the fight against the current obesity crisis, according to health experts from Oxford University in England.
Dear Timi, My 12-year old granddaughter is getting chunky. I’m alarmed by this since she was always a healthy and…
