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 …

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 …

The military is feeling the stress of the obesity epidemic, and is tackling the issue head on by incorporating nutritional education as part of their training programs. CBS has a feature article which provides detail/statistics on the topic: Among 17- …

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 …

I have highlighted the benefits of weight resistance training for women, and this post will cover another weight training exercise. Want Michelle Obama’s arms? This is how Timothy Ferriss advertises the Kettlebell swing exercise in his book, The 4-Hour Body. Not only …

…especially in the African American/black community. Approximately 40% of people with diabetes don’t know it; the percentage is higher for African-Americans. A new study, “Vegetarian diets and incidence of diabetes in the Adventist Health Study-2“ by Loma Linda University School of Public …

The American Journal of Hypertension published a study looking at health habits of adults with high blood pressure. They looked at data in 2003 and 2007.  There were essentially no changes in these habits over the four years: Eating ≥5 …