Research shows that frequent travelers and people who work night shifts are at higher risk for diabetes, heart disease and weight gain. A recent Harvard Medical school study showed that people with inconsistent and little sleep experienced an 8% decrease …

Tyler Cowen, a renowned economist, thinks so. He argues that children have had a heavy influence on food choices since the 1950s which consequently led to the dominance of bland and unhealthy food in the American diet. The rise of …

“At Starbucks, the price of coffee isn’t so expensive. But the profit margin changes when you order any special blended milk and sugar concoction.” You end up paying more for calories and sugar – a Starbucks caffe vanilla frappuccino grande contains 58g …

Dr. Lester Breslow, a renowned public health expert, died early April at age 97. He studied the effects 7 healthy habits, which he himself practiced, on life expectancy. The study followed people over 20 year intervals and strongly found that “a …

Yes! – it no longer has to be a guilty pleasure. Chocolate, especially dark chocolate which is rich in antioxidants, are good for blood pressure, cholesterol, and heart health. It is also great  for weight loss! A recent study featured …

Being obese (68.8% of U.S. adults are obese or overweight) and having a sedentary lifestyle opens the floodgates for many health problems and diseases, like cancer. It opens up to weight related cancers (like breast (after menopause), pancreatic, colon, kidney, and …

Self tracking has helped me tremendously with weight loss. There is a growing population of self trackers who use digital trackers for a variety of reasons: from losing weight to getting better sleep. A new study shows that “using an …

Buddy programs can work for weight loss.  Many overweight and obese patients have diabetes (even if they don’t know it!) For diabetics, a buddy program (“peer mentors”) improves control of diabetes.  I am an Adjunct Professor in the Perelman School …

It is an extremely sad truth that eating healthy can be quite costly in the United States, or that access to healthy foods and adequate nutrition is limited to well-to-do neighborhoods. Food prices have risen significantly this past year, motivating …

With spring here, and summer right around the corner, you’re probably upping your weight loss efforts, and looking for something to provide that glow. Fruits and veggies are great for weight loss; and according to a study referenced in WebMD …