Understanding and Controlling High Cholesterol
Cholesterol gets a lot of bad press, which is slightly unfair considering it’s necessary for the body to function correctly. So what exactly is cholesterol and how does it affect your health? Here is some information about the dual role cholesterol plays inside you. [Read more]
The Great Tomato Mystery
When you think about tomatoes, the last thing that jumps to mind may be flavor. [Read more]
Is Junk Food Marketing Causing Obesity?
As it turns out, food ads may play a huge role in obesity. A new German research study demonstrates that looking at pictures of salty or sweet foods (such as Viennese Schnitzel, ice cream or pizza) causes an increase in grehlin, a hunger hormone. Pictures of pianos, bikes or shoes did not have the same effect. This is the first time pictures of junk food pictures have been shown to cause immediate adversity. So we should take notice! [Read more]
How Sleep is Directly Related to Dieting and Overall Health
Skimping on sleep will have a variety of negative effects on the body, including an increase in weight gain. [Read more]
Does Your Weight Hurt?
Obesity may not only be linked to serious chronic health issues, but increasingly more research points to weight problems being associated with a greater risk for chronic pain. [Read more]