Myth: Aspartame is unsafe.
Aspartame is safe and well studied. Aspartame is a non-nutritive low-calorie sugar substitute that is marketed under brand names such as Equal and NutraSweet. A…
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Research: 5 simple changes that could help you live longer
Five lifestyle changes can add years to your life If you could make five small changes to your life that you knew would extend your…
Weight loss tip: Pass on the pop
Soda pop can increase weight gain. I love soda or pop. I can remember it being a treat when I would go to football…
Research: Heart disease and diet drinks.
There appears to be a link between diet soda and heart disease. Diet soda is one of the most common drinks that obese and diabetics…
Editorial: Keto Diet – A physician’s point of view.
Should I try a ketogenic diet? I am a scientist by trade, and I try not to dismiss a question without reading up on the…
Research: Waist circumfernce and what it means for your health.
A trim and tone waist can mean lower body weight and improved health. Our body waist circumference is an indicator of our overall health…
Research: Exercise has an impact on the health of obese patients with cardiovascular disease
Exercise can reduce the risk of heart disease in obese patients. I recently read an article and study that claimed that exercise might outweigh…
Myth: The grapefruit diet will jump-start your diet.
Grapefruit diet fad, fiction, and myth or miracle food for weight loss. I am sure that almost every one of us has seen the magazines…
Research: Weight loss leads to higher quality of life.
Weight loss results in both short and long-term increases in health-related quality of life. Obesity is a worldwide public health issue. Most Americans have a…
Research: Pasta can eaten without causing weight gain.
Pasta can be part of a healthy weight loss and maintenance diet. Pasta is a staple of many American diets. It has long been…