I knew a baby picture would make you start reading! We’ll get to that item in a moment. But first, some health news for and about grown-ups: You know that old rule that you buy a lot more food when...
This week’s health news is all about three F’s: fertility, fat and firm glutes. You’re probably interested in at least two of the three, so let’s dive right in. We’ll start with an interesting tidbit that might send couples scurrying...
The funny thing about health news is that it tends to focus on the very near term. We obsess over today’s steps and calories and fat grams, then get on the scale tomorrow to judge how successful we’ve been. But...
I’m always amazed at how little we know about our bodies. I mean, we’ve been living inside these things all these years, yet every week there are new studies that change the way we think about our bodies. This week...
Summertime, and the livin’ is easy… Sorry, but I think George Gershwin had it all wrong. With summertime approaching, most of my friends are worried about getting back into a swimsuit again. What’s easy about that? I have an even...
Sometimes I feel like New Year’s should come in the spring rather than the winter. After all, lots of us might resolve to get into shape on Jan. 1, but there’s not much motivation or opportunity when you look outside...
This week, I was happy to do discover that one of America’s best-loved snack foods is packed with antioxidants. Can you guess which one? We’ll save that answer for last, after the latest news on veggies, vitamins and exercise. Good...
When you’re trying to stay healthy, there’s almost nothing worse than that craving for a mid-afternoon or late-night snack. I find that “munchie” foods tend to go straight to the waistline — and worse yet, they’re designed for mindless eating,...
For exhausted parents, the sound of a snoring baby may be pure bliss. But new research has found that early sleep disorders such as snoring, mouth breathing and sleep apnea may increase the chances of childhood behavioral problems including ADHD...
More family time, more video games, more dessert and more butter. Who says health news has to be negative? We found all kinds of good news for you this week, so let’s dive right in. Experts say children need about...