It would be nice to be able to believe the ads and infomercials for weight loss products, wouldn't it? It sounds so great... take a pill, or drink a drink, and watch the pounds melt away without any effort. Eat whatever you want, as much as you want. No need to tire yourself out with exercise. ... Read More ›
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February 9, 2016

April 26, 2016
5 tips for aging backwards
Getting older may be beyond our control, but how we age is not. I, personally, am Aging Backwards. I'm not a doctor, scientist or celebrity and I don't have unlimited cash flow, but I am almost well past 50 years old and I still get asked for ID to buy wine. A few years ago I was even mistaken ... Read More ›
February 9, 2016
Beyond the Carb Wars
You can't toss a baguette these days without hitting someone who's talking about the pros and cons of carbs. And yet, with all this carb chatter it's not always easy to figure out exactly which are the good carbs and which are the bad. Studies have shown that both low-carb and low-fat dieters lose ... Read More ›
February 9, 2016
An End to Yo-Yo Dieting
It's well known that your body works against you when you try to lose weight," Dr. David E. Cummings of the University of Washington reported to Time magazine. "What's new is the possibility that a rise in ghrelin is the way it's done." Unfortunately, the researchers didn't follow the ... Read More ›