BMI is often the deciding factor in recommending or authorizing many medical treatments. However the AMA is now acknowledging its limitations and that it shouldn't be the only factor considered.
You’ve heard the advice about covering up and wearing bug spray before. But did you know that prevention can start in the shower? Certain soaps make you more attractive or less to mosquitos.
Daily aspirin may be linked to anemia, or lower oxygen levels in the blood. In a study of more than 18,000 people over 65, researchers saw that those who took aspirin were 20 percent more likely to be anemic.
New research has found that testosterone replacement therapy is safe for men with heart disease to help treat low testosterone levels. However, it’s not an “anti-aging tonic” as some have claimed.
Next Tuesday is Independence Day. We’re sharing four wonderful summery sweets, low in carbs and not too high in fat. Bringing one of them to you July 4th party will make you a big hit!
Intermittent fasting may help folks with blood sugar concerns. A study found that people had fewer spikes when they ate 80 percent of their daily calories before 1 p.m.
Weeding your garden is a great workout. When you weed, you are stretching all sorts of muscles. You lean, stretch, squat and kneel. You burn through a lot of calories as you make your yard beautiful!
A study found that taurine, an ingredient in energy drinks, improves the health and longevity of worms, mice and monkeys when taken as a supplement.
A new study has underscored just bad a poor diet is for sleep quality. A diet high in fat and sugar doesn’t impact the duration of sleep, but it does reduce deep sleep and alters key sleep patterns.
Sorbet contains no dairy or eggs and usually focuses on fruit flavors. It’s a deliciously sweet way to enjoy dessert without adding many carbs to your diet! Here are four sorbet recipes perfect for hot days!
A study found that obesity lowers the brain’s ability to feel full and satisfied. Even if people lost a large amount of weight, their brains didn’t regain the ability to feel cues to stop eating.
The Northeast has been dealing with fires for the last couple of weeks. Fire season isn’t in their wheelhouse. As a Californian company that deals with this every year, we feel we should share some tips.
Melatonin can be beneficial in some situations, but it’s not ideal for everyone. It has drawbacks, and you should speak to your doctor before adding a supplement to your routine.
People are calling berberine “nature’s Ozempic.” Celebrities are taking Ozempic to shed pounds; now influencers claim berberine will help people lose more than a pound a week. Is there any truth to it?
Cucumbers are a delightfully versatile vegetable. A cucumber salad can be a star side dish at any potluck. They are a delicious way to eat your veggies and stay hydrated this summer!
Blue light suppresses melatonin, the sleep hormone. People thought red light may aid sleep because it’s at the other end of the spectrum. Newer research has shed "light" on the situation.
Almost 312 million people visited national parks last year! The busy parks are ready for visitors. Popular spots start getting ready for spring and summer visitors during the winter.
Common knowledge tells us that losing weight slowly is healthier than fast weight loss. But, what is the science behind that? Is there really a difference between the two or is it just an old wives tale?
New research might yield a tool to aid blood sugar health. Researchers have found a way to turn stem cells harvested from stomach tissue into cells that secrete insulin in response to blood sugar.
It’s so rare to find prepared food as healthy as what you would cook at home. Rotisserie chickens are the rare gem. Here are four tasty, low-carb and low-fat meals you can make with a pre-cooked chicken.
