We often give a special gift on Valentine’s Day to those we love. Many send flowers to commemorate this...

Typical junk-food meals contain lots of saturated fat—mostly from animal sources such as bacon, sausage, and...

Whereas the DASH diet ranked number one in 2012 as the healthiest diet, not far behind were other excellent...

In the last blog (Dumb and Dumber Diets in 2012, January 13, 2013), I identified loser diets for last year....

What will 2013 hold for the latest gimmicks or diets to lose weight? In case you missed it, observers...

As 2012 closed, many resolved to lose weight during the coming year. A few days into 2013, several had...

For 30 years it’s been heard every Christmas. In fact, it may not seem like the holidays have arrived until...

While turkey and dressing tantalize taste buds, festive tables catch the eyes with a glimmer of cranberries...

November 14 is World Diabetes Day. The World Health Organization estimates that diabetes affects more than...

October 30 is National Candy Corn Day. This treat has survived unchanged for more than a century. Production...

What do you think Halloween means to most children? My first guess is candy. I doubt they think much about...

If someone steps on your toe, the pain is minor compared to what gout sufferers experience. This arthritic...

If women live long enough, all will experience menopause. Will what they eat affect their quality of life...

Many consider diet drinks as a way to reduce sugar and calories while still enjoying colas and beverages. Is...

Here’s exciting news for chocolate lovers. New studies have found more health benefits from chocolate. This...