Another reason to avoid the carbs: Researchers reported last week that increased carbohydrate intake was associated with a higher rate of breast cancer recurrence in survivors of the disease.
Starch intake seemed to be particularly influential, they said, accounting for 48 percent of changes in the women’s carbohydrate intake.
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With a little bit of organization and work, you can significantly reduce your risk of heart disease.
February is American Heart Month, as good a time as any to start taking these steps to promote heart health. Make a pact with yourself (and family members) to cross these things off your list as soon as possible. And check in with us on...
A new study that surveyed 1 million Americans shows a clear association between obesity and pain.
The study, done by Stony Brook University Medical Center in New York and published in January in an online edition of Obesity, found not only was there a clear link between pain and obesity, but also that people who were the heaviest...
It’s not easy to be pregnant when your mom is a dietitian. My daughter reminded me of this when she called to confess that she has already gained a pound for each week of her pregnancy. And she has more than 3 months to go.
Do you want me to send you a pregnancy weight gain chart? I offered, only half kidding.
“No, Mom! It’s just...
Even a mild winter can bring cold weather and too much time indoors in dry, heated spaces. For many of us, all that hot air equals stuffed up noses, scratchy throats and parched skin.
Back in the day, Grandma’s remedy was to place pans of water by heating vents or on top of radiators. Now, millions opt for humidifiers to put moisture...
