After decades of believing that humans lose energy-producing “brown” fat after infancy, when we develop the shivering response, three new studies have found that it still exists in all adults. According to the New York Times ,”brown...
I’m a big fan of keeping hand weights by the TV for impromptu lifting sessions, and for all you Wii Fit devotees , the Riiflex Wiimote weights have a similar appeal. These snap-on weights affix to your Wii Remote and Nunchuck accessories to make...
How can a zero-calorie sweetener contain three calories? – Nutrition Data Blog When you shop for healthy food, what do you buy? – Shape Up! How sports drinks might be bad for your teeth – Daily Spark Getting to know the next big sunscreen...
Filed under: Diet and Weight Loss Late last summer, I’d just kicked off a personal weight loss campaign when I suffered a surprisingly stubborn bout of asthma. Prescribed a tapering dose of prednisone for what ended up being two months, my doctor...
I’m one of those people who is easily moved to tears, and being both a health fanatic and a mom, this commercial about quitting cigarettes really tugged at my heart strings. I happen to think it’s a really effective commercial, but what’s...
Filed under: Food and Nutrition Is a healthy food just about the nutritional label? Many would say “yes,” but a group within the non-profit Prevention Institute says “no.” In it’s hot-off-the-press report, Setting the Record...
One great thing about running is that you don’t need a lot of gear to participate in the sport. Basically you need a good pair of sneakers. When your sneakers wear out, don’t just toss them away. You can recycle them and green up your running...
Easter is this weekend and for many of you, it’s a time of baskets filled with Cadbury Creme Eggs, marshmallow Peeps, and fruity jellybeans. This holiday is perfect for people with a super sweet tooth, but before you devour an entire chocolate...
Filed under: Diet and Weight Loss , Obesity We all know that calculating body mass index (BMI) can give a good indication of weight range (underweight, normal weight, overweight and obese ), but just how good is that indication? It turns out, depending...
Filed under: Fitness , Food and Nutrition , Motivation and Inspiration Dara Chadwick , author of ” You’d Be So Pretty If… ” That’s Fit: Why did you choose to write this book about “teaching our daughters to love their...
