Did you know that eating junk food can change the chemistry in your brain? A recent article on CNN.com reports on scientific findings that junk food is addictive. Addiction comes in many forms, and food addiction is nothing new. The...
Hyperstension Now Affecting People of All Ages
Next time you are out at the grocery store or the mall, take a look at the people around you: one third of everyone you see has high blood pressure, according to recent findings from the American Heart Association (AHA)....
Juicing Vs. Blending: The Lowdown on Green Beverages
Recipes for green juices and smoothies are "cropping up" all over the place, and slowly these beverages are becoming a popular approach to fast, healthy eating and detoxification for the body. They are certainly good for you. But is...
High Trans Fat Consumption Now Linked to Alzheimer’s Disease
From obesity to hypertension and even heart attacks, trans-fats have gotten a reputation for causing body-deteriorating conditions. And now, a new disease is being added to the list: Alzheimer's.Alzheimer's disease, also known as senile dementia, is essentially the loss of...
Want to Lose Weight in 2012? You May Be Better Off Keeping That Goal to Yourself
If your resolution for the New Year is to lose weight, you might want to think twice before you announce your plans to your family and friends. Doctors are taking a closer look at effective diet plans, and some are...
Happiness: A State of Mind or Your State of Residence?
"Happiness is the meaning and the purpose of life, the whole aim and end of human existence" - AristotleHappiness is elusive for some, natural for others. But it is the primary goal of all humans and animals.A recent article in...
Relax Your Mind and Body This Year With the Power of Meditation
Though Christmas is over (and I hope everyone had a merry one), most of us are still burning the candle at both ends during the final days of 2011. One great way to relax your mind and body during busy,...
Medicare Approves Weight-Loss Counseling
This month, Medicare announced they will now reimburse physicians for providing weight-loss counseling to obese patients. This is a small, but crucial victory in the health crisis, but it brings with it a new set of concerns.Medicare is a government-run...
The New Scoop on Dairy: Why Milk Doesn’t Always Do a Body Good
Millions of Americans, including many vegetarians, consume large amounts of milk and dairy products each year. I grew up drinking milk every day, with almost every meal. Is this a bad thing, you ask? Possibly, in light of new...
Local, Organic Meat: The Costs, Benefits, and Why You Should Care
Image via WikipediaDespite the growing popularity of vegetarian and vegan diets, meat and other animal-derived foods still make up the majority of most American's diets. Whatever your philosophical feelings are about eating meat, anatomically we are designed to consume a...