Busted! We admit it: We can be manic about shooing people home at the first snuffle or sneeze, even if they swear they feel well enough to work. Fine; work from home. Just don’t spread that virus. (Here’s the secret to shrugging off colds.) Part of it is selfish. We don’t want to catch a [...]
Archive for January 11th, 2013
Flu, Colds, and Other Bugs: How to Stay Well During Virus Season
Friday, January 11th, 2013Five Simple Breakfasts to Wake Up Your Metabolism
Friday, January 11th, 2013Do you rush out the door in the morning without giving breakfast a second thought? Skipping breakfast programs your body to burn less calories the rest of the day. Your metabolism will slow down when skipping meals, especially breakfast.
Multivitamins Not a Quick Fix; Aim to Get Your Nutrients From Real Foods First
Friday, January 11th, 2013True or false? A multivitamin a day helps keep chronic diseases at bay. Answer: We just don’t know enough yet. Despite a recent large clinical trial that showed a link between daily multivitamins and lower cancer risk in men, the jury is still out on whether taking supplements is worth it.
Really? Dieting Is a Short-lived New Year’s Resolution
Friday, January 11th, 2013As the Champagne hangovers fade, the New Year’s resolutions begin. For many people, that means a new diet. But just how prevalent is the “new year, new you” weight-loss resolution?
How to Avoid Yo-Yo Dieting
Friday, January 11th, 2013If your closets are packed with skinny jeans, fat slacks, and in-between pants (with drawstrings), you know the only thing tougher than getting slim is staying slim. You’re not alone. Statistics like this are rampant: “Eight out of ten dieters regain their lost weight within 2 years.” One study suggests why: The things that make [...]


