Sometimes it seems manageable and sometimes it feels like a curse but when someone said to me recently ¨C stop eating sugar, and you¡¯ll find out what you really need, what you have been denying yourself for so long - well, it hit me hard. I never re... more>>
Aerobic exercise such as bicycling, swimming or strenuous yardwork — the kind of exercise that gets you breathing hard and gets your heart rate up — is the best kind of exercise to burn fat.... more>>
Although the link between belly fat and health is not entirely clear, experts do know that people with a lot of belly fat are at higher risk of health problems than are people who accumulate fat in other areas — and men are more likely than wome... more>>
When people are diagnosed with major depression, they obviously have a depressed mood. But new research is showing that depression doesn¡¯t exist in a vacuum, and the condition is also associated with many other chronic health problems, from diabetes... more>>
Depression can be a serious problem for children as well as adults. In fact, at any given time, about one in 20 children and adolescents suffer with depression in the United States. That rate is about the same for boys and girls, but by about age 15 ... more>>
Men tend to deny their symptoms. They are less likely to describe feeling sad, but instead may discuss their low energy, motivation, poor sleep, and low interest in work and hobbies. When reviewing the past, men often minimize earlier episodes of dep... more>>
It is not true that there is a big increase in severe depression and suicides around Christmas, Hanukkah, and the New Year celebrations. Yet, some people do feel sad as they contemplate their lives now compared with happy times in the past. ... more>>
Popsicle Sugar Free Lifesavers Pops pack a lot of fruity flavor, but contain a mere 20 calories each. Each pop -- a swirl of raspberry, cherry, watermelon, orange, and pineapple -- is a treat for your taste buds.... more>>
Ah, summer. The season of sunshine, poolside naps and, of course, ice cream. But if a double scoop of mint chocolate chip is one seasonal delight that's too decadent for your diet, we have good news for you. We've found 10 delicious frozen treats t... more>>
Sometimes the government goofs. In late 1970s, the United States began advocating a high-carbohydrate, low-fat diet. In the early 1970s, the average daily energy intake was 2,450 calories. By the year 2000, that number had risen to 2,618. Almost all ... more>>