Fish oil may reduce risk of diabetes, heart disease, and obesity; it also fights inflammation. Some studies have also shown that it improves mood. A recent NY Times article notes a study in Neurology which looks at the link between …

How are those New Year’s resolutions coming along?! Here is a reminder of tips to keep you on the wagon: Tip #1: Review your week’s schedule Tip #2: Take a multivitamin every day Tip #3: Record everything you eat for …

Our processed foods are often low in essential nutrients.  Some studies suggest that taking a multivitamin may help with weight loss.  I take one every day.

I drink unsweetened green tea. Click here to read about many health benefits of green tea. However, I don’t drink the stuff picture above.  The additives likely undo any benefits from the green tea.  And at 200 cal!

Now that the days are getting shorter, we have less sun exposure, which can lead to lower vitamin D levels.  Low vitamin D levels have been associated with obesity, diabetes, heart disease, etc.  Vitamin D levels tend to be lower …

I drink green tea every day.  Previous posts have discussed work in animals and people showing better cognitive function and less weight gain with green tea or extracts.  A new animal study shows that: Epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), a bioactive constituent …

I take fish oil, vitamin D, and resveratrol every day. Many overweight and obese people have high blood pressure.  Hypertension is a “silent killer” and usually has no symptoms.  Have you had your pressure checked lately?  Better to get blood …

I’m generally skeptical of supermarket checkout line tabloids, but this article about 3 women physicians who lost significant contains many of the suggestions that I’ve been making in this blog.  I list some below, and my thoughts and links to previous posts …

We’ve written about how obesity and/or diabetes are associated with poorer cognitive function and midlife, and more dementia in the elderly.  Saving my brain has been one of my motivators in losing and maintaining weight. Green tea has less caffeine …

As we age, sleep becomes less deep and more fragment.  People who are obese are more likely to have poor sleep due to sleep apnea.  I often take melatonin 2-4 mg a bedtime to help with my sleep, especially when traveling across …