The idea of "stress eating" is not new, and it's understandable. When we're stressed, we crave familiar, comforting things to soothe ourselves, and many of us turn to food for that quick comforting feeling. From the early...
BMI stands for Body Mass Index. It is a calculation that uses a person’s height and weight to identify a weight category for that individual. BMI can be used as a simple measurement to correlate health risk and, when losing...
The old adage “ you are what you eat” dates back to the 1930s (and another version even earlier), but its essence still holds true today. Simply stated, food directly impacts health. Cholesterol is one of the ways your doctor...
Many men experience problems with the prostate gland, with risk increasing as they age. Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), also known as enlarged prostate, affects 40 million American men, and can cause several urinary...
The joy of the holiday season is here, so why not enjoy it guilt free? We know that going all out on tofu turkey is not...
If you pay attention to the news, you may be confused about coconut oil. For a long time, we did not hear much about...
During the summer, emergency departments across the nation see an uptick in what people call “food poisoning.” This is a...
We often hear about how addicted we are to our devices, and how the constant exposure to screens is unhealthy. While...
Over the years, oils and fats have gotten a bad rap. Even today, the perception that “fats make people fat” still...
We all know we should exercise. It is good for our hearts, minds, and stress levels. Getting active is also beneficial...
Most people have heard about the many brands of non-dairy milk. You have probably seen the variety of options on...
Intermittent fasting is a dietary approach to weight loss that has recently gained popularity. It focuses on limiting...
You’ve probably heard that you should consume less sodium. And maybe you have read that you should stop using the salt...
It seems like there is always something new when it comes to diet and weight loss. One of those hot topics lately is the...