New Rules of Fat Loss

By Craig Ballantyne

One thing I hate to see in the gym is someone on a workout program that is stuck in the 80s. The common wisdom back then touted low-fat, high-carbohydrate diets and lots of cardio as the best ways to lose body fat.
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Keep Your Brain Young

By Jonny Bowden, Ph.D., CNS

I don’t have to tell you how important exercise is to your health and well-being. But did you know that exercise can actually help you grow new brain cells?
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Surviving Hell: Scream When You Need To

By Dr. Matthew Anderson

Jennifer was a 40-year-old, very successful entrepreneur who was in the middle of a messy divorce. She came to me because she was having severe panic attacks, the kind that make you think you are dying and need to call the paramedics.
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The Workout That Keeps on Working

By Al Sears, MD

My PACE®exercise program prevents heart attacks. But that's just the tip of the iceberg. It's also the most effective way to burn fat.
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Anti-Aging Tip: Why You Should Eat Your Eggs Raw

By Al Sears, MD

Eggs are one of the few perfect foods. They’re full of vitamins and powerful nutrients - and packed with omega-3 fatty acids. Plus, they are the only protein source with a protein quality rating of 100 - meaning they have all the amino acids you need in exactly the ratio you need. Red meat is second at 70, followed by fish at 60 and chicken at 50.
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Anti-Aging Tip: You Don’t Need Big Pharma to Reduce the Effects of Menopause

By Al Sears, MD

A jury recently [Monday, January 29, 2007] awarded a Philadelphia woman $1.5 million for breast cancer caused by a popular "hormone replacement therapy" (HRT) drug. The drug maker at the center of the lawsuit - Wyeth - is in the firing line for their estrogen drug Prempro.
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Prevent Heart Disease With Vitamin C

By Al Sears, MD

I was out getting groceries when a woman I had never seen before called out to me, "Dr. Sears, can I ask you a question?" Turns out, she had read a couple of my books and recognized me from my picture. Whenever this happens, I feel a bit embarrassed, but try to be helpful. After all, I have worked hard to get my message out ... and here's a person who's paying attention.
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The Double-Edged Sword of Obesity

By Jon Herring

Being overweight is not only a health risk, it can also reduce your motor skills and mental ability. Researchers recently found that, in general, individuals with more abdominal fat and higher blood pressure performed most poorly on both types of tasks.
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"Skimming" the Fat

By Jon Herring

Millions of people drink skim milk to help keep their weight down. But new evidence has shown that skim milk - not, as you may expect, full-fat milk - actually makes you gain weight.
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Cosmetics and Breast Cancer

By Al Sears, MD

Recently, I told you about chemicals that act like estrogen when they get into your body. These "estrogen mimics" lurk in most forms of plastic and many other commonly used products, including cosmetics, lotions, perfumes, and shampoos.
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6 Ways to Prevent Heartburn

By Jon Herring

Chronic heartburn can lead to Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). And that, in turn, can cause tooth decay, throat ulcers, and, potentially, esophageal cancer.
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The Effect of Zinc on Heart Health

By Jon Herring

Researchers at the University of Kentucky found that a zinc deficiency can increase your risk of heart attack. By triggering inflammation and lowering the body's level of cardio-protective compounds, it can lead to clogged arteries ... or worse.
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"One cannot think well, love well, sleep well, if one has not dined well."

Virginia Woolf

7 Characteristics of the Perfect Diet

By Dr. Loren Cordain, Ph.D.

For 2.5 million years, our ancestors ate only what they could hunt and gather themselves. Every food item was raw, fresh, packed with vitamins and minerals, and had no refined sugar or salt. As we evolved, natural selection showed preference for humans eating this type of diet. Over the years, our health and survival as a species became genetically dependent on it.
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Forget the Food Pyramid - Here’s My Simple Formula for Getting Lean

By Al Sears, MD

In 2005, the government issued its latest food pyramid. You’ve probably seen it - but if you haven’t, you’ll soon get your chance. Over 2,000 supermarkets in 17 states are planning to promote it in their stores.
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Get Your Omega-3s From Natural Sources

By Al Sears, MD

On a recent trip to the grocery store, I noticed a tub of margarine with the label "Now with added omega-3s!" Whenever a new trend hits the market, companies everywhere try to capitalize on it. In this case, it’s a bandwagon you’ll want to jump on yourself.
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A Realistic Look at Calories

By Jon Herring

If you want to get a good idea of what it takes to burn off calories, jump on a treadmill. That’s what I did yesterday. After a brief warm up, I dialed up the intensity for about three minutes until I was spent. Then I slowed it down for a minute or two. After this brief rest, I repeated the process six or seven times.
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What You Drink Is as Important as What You Eat

By Al Sears, MD

A few days ago [from 02-14-2007], a patient walked into my office with one of those super-sized soft drinks from a fast-food place near my office. It wouldn’t have surprised me - except that it was 8:30 in the morning.
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The Apple: Nature’s High-Powered Disease Fighter

By Al Sears, MD

"An apple a day keeps the doctor away" - and after all these years, new studies reveal why this saying is true. Turns out the humble apple has remarkable antioxidant and disease-fighting capabilities.
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Yoga for Your Back

By Jon Herring

If you're suffering from lower-back pain, increasing your flexibility through yoga could bring welcome relief.
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"When you get right down to the root of the meaning of the word 'succeed,' you find that it simply means to follow through."
- F. W. Nichol, former V. P. of IBM; from You Can't Afford The Luxury Of A Negative Thought by John-Roger & Peter McWilliams

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Get Paid to Learn a Business

By Larry Fredericks

Starting a side business is one of the best ways to supplement your income, or even start a new career. But it can be hard to decide on a business that is right for you. Fortunately, there is an easy way to make sure you've chosen the right one before you leap into it. And, as a matter of fact, you can even get paid to find out if you like it.

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