Remember the oat bran craze? In the late 1980s, several published studies touting the benefits of oat bran for lowering cholesterol had health professionals singing its praises. Food companies introduced oats galore…oat bran garlic bread, oat bran muffins, oat bran...

Everyone knows hand washing is important. But a new study shows how washing your hands often, and at the right time, can have a big impact on your family’s risk for getting sick. A recent edition of  American Journal of Infection Control focuses on washing hands at...

Giveaways that a diet is indeed a FAD diet: It promises too much weight loss too soon. It completely eliminates complete food groups for significant lengths of times. It acts as a laxative. It substitutes non-foods for foods It recommends too little fat, or...

Ever feel like you’re just too tired to work out? You might have to find another excuse. Researchers at the University of Georgia have found that getting regular, low-intensity exercise helps boost energy levels. In a small study involving 36 previously sedentary...

Studies suggest savoring the delicious taste, because chocolate, in moderation, can be good for you. Dark chocolate contains antioxidants,, which are responsible for heart health and preventing cholesterol from sticking to the artery walls, thus reducing the risk for...

The American Institute of Cancer Prevention (AICR) published a definitive review on cancer research with 10 evidence based recommendations for reducing cancer risk. Here is a brief summary of the recommendations: 1.  Body Fatness: Be as lean as possible within...