Archive for January 11th, 2013

Flu, Colds, and Other Bugs: How to Stay Well During Virus Season

Friday, January 11th, 2013

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 [...]

Five Simple Breakfasts to Wake Up Your Metabolism

Friday, January 11th, 2013

Do 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, 2013

True 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, 2013

As 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, 2013

If 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 [...]