The Liquid Gold that Saves Babies
They call it ‘liquid gold,’ and any mother who even occasionally pumps and stores her breast milk will tell you the nickname is apt—it’s a lot of work. And it’s why the hundreds of moms
A New Dilemma for Diet Soda Drinkers
At 140 calories a can—almost all of which come from sugar—we know soda might not be the best option to reach for when we’re thirsty, but diet soda can’t be bad, right? After all, they’ve
Learn the One Hour Rule for Food Safety This Summer
The sun is shining, and the grill is beckoning. It’s the perfect time to invite friends and family over for some dining al fresco. But with dining outdoors in the summer heat can come the
For a Sweet Summer, Skip the Sugary Drinks
After an hour of yard work, you run inside for a drink and grab that bottle of flavored water. After all, you keep hearing that keeping hydrated during the summer is important—and water is the
Cinco de Mayo Without Sinking Your Diet
Margaritas. Nachos. Tacos. Enchiladas. All delicious things one might indulge in to celebrate Cinco de Mayo. But are they all that healthy? Is there a way to celebrate without the gut bomb? In a word,
Cardiac Rehab is a Work of Heart
If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with heart disease or has suffered a heart attack recently, your health problems can be scary, worrisome and even confusing. But with effort, experts say that
Living the Ornish Life
Constance Kilgore is a true believer in the Dr. Ornish Program for Reversing Heart Disease.™ “This program has saved my life,” the 71-year-old geriatric care manager and social worker says. Kilgore was born in Massachusetts,
Clearing Up Rumors Around the Cleansing Diet Fad
Every few months or so a drink that claims to be a cure-all for weight loss regains popularity across multiple social media platforms and email inboxes, and with it come multiple declarations of its legitimacy.
Why Are Food Allergies So Common Now?
Little 3-year-old Lina Stanton knows she can’t have eggs. “It is beyond adorable when Lina asks me if I will make pancakes, and if I will make them with egg replacer,” her mom, Britta Stanton,
Do Men Really Lose Weight More Easily Than Women?
If you’ve ever watched a season of NBC’s reality show “The Biggest Loser”, you know the men always seem to drop significantly more weight during each weekly weigh-in. While the women may lose a few