Do you take prescription medications? According to the Department of Health and Human Services,1 (HHS) over half of all Americans take at least one prescription drug, with one in six of us taking three─or more….
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Have you heard of the Dukan Diet? This high protein, low fat, low cholesterol weight loss program was created by Dr Pierre Dukan─a general practitioner in Paris─in his efforts to help overweight patients achieve healthy,…
If you were confused by the USDA food pyramid─which for decades was supposed to be America’s primary guide to healthy eating─you were by no means alone. In fact, this outmoded paradigm was almost universally disliked…
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder─ADHD─is an increasingly common behavioral issue that affects up to 10% of school-age children. ADHD is characterized by an inability to pay attention/concentrate on tasks. Symptoms may also include restlessness, impulsive behavior,…
While you may have heard all your life that you should “eat your greens,” most Americans are seriously neglecting these incredibly nourishing foods, which are─hands down─the greatest nutrient-per-calorie bargains in town. If you’re not consuming…
In Part One of this story, we suggested thinking through your weight loss plan before embarking, clarifying your motivation, and establishing a solid, lasting commitment. Covering this ground initially better enables you to maintain the…
Many health conscious people are making whey protein powder─in the form of both shakes and bars─a central part of their daily regimens for numerous reasons. Here’s a rather important one: this nourishing, low calorie, complete…
March is National Caffeine Awareness Month, which invites a question: Did you have your coffee today? Caffeine plays a big role in our culture—in the form of coffee, tea, sodas, chocolate, even medications—but did you…
March 14-20 is Brain Awareness Week, which is a nationwide effort organized by the Dana Alliance for Brain Initiatives and the Society for Neuroscience to promote the public and personal benefits of brain research. This…
Does high blood pressure run in your family? According to the National Institutes of Health, as many as 43 million Americans have high blood pressure, also known as hypertension.1 Hypertension─often referred to as the “silent…