Death by Sugar

Can sugar be deadly? According to recent buzz, yes. For the past few years sugar has received negative press and has been blamed for everything including obesity, heart disease to cancer. Because sugar consumption has tripled worldwide, many researchers and doctors...

Getting Back on Your Feet After an Ankle Sprain

In the U.S. alone, 23,000 people sprain their ankle each day, resulting in 1.6 million doctor office visits annually. The direct and indirect costs (e.g., lost days from work) associated with treating ankle sprains exceed $1.1 billion annually. To make matters worse,...

Four Great Exercises You Can Do at Home

Turn off the infomercials, ditch the gym membership and put down the get-fit-quick gadgets; it’s time to get in the best shape of your life the old-fashioned way, right from the comfort of your own home. Believe it or not, some of the best exercises can be...

20 Ways to Reduce Toxins in Your Diet

Did you know toxins called “obesogens” can disrupt your metabolism? From nicotine to BPA to antibiotics in meat, obesogens increase the number of fat cells you have, decrease the calories you burn, and change the way your body manages hunger.  Here’s...