"Weighing In" on Obesity
Recently, both the American Medical Association (AMA) and the US Federal Drug Administration have declared obesity a “disease.” Doctors and researchers have […]
Category: Obesity
"Weighing" in on Obesity
Recently, the American Medical Association (AMA) and the US Federal Drug Administration both declared obesity a “disease.” Doctors and researchers have known […]
Are These Spices In Your Diet Plan?
Some time ago, I came across a speech that David Heber, MD, PhD gave to a group of people interested in nutrition. […]
How to Read a Food Label
Healthy eating starts with knowing the facts about what you are putting in your mouth. While reading nutrition labels helps you make […]
Why Do Diets Fail?
Ninety-eight percent of all diets fail within the first year or two. People either get discouraged and revert to old habits or […]
The Human Microbiome
In the “Last Frontier” of Medicine, as my Trekkie friends would say, scientists and physicians are exploring how the Microbiome and probiotics […]
Obesity in the Workplace: A Costly Issue for Your Business
Recently, every time you turn on the television, or read a magazine, or surf the internet, you see someone talking about the […]
7 Steps to a Successful Weight Loss Program
Almost 98% of all “fad” diets fail within the first two years. Go to a local bookstore and you’ll see hundreds of […]