Nutrition & Weight Loss

The last thing you might want to do when your knees hurt is put on a pair of cross trainers and head out the door for the gym. But that might just be part of the answer to finding relief. Losing weight combined with exercise reduces pain and helps people who have knee osteoarthritis regain […]READ MORE

Lemonade. Sweet tea. Cupcakes. It’s not easy to give up sugar. But for anyone trying to lose weight or maintain their blood sugar levels because they have diabetes, it’s imperative to cut out these sweet, empty calories. Here’s one strategy that may work: try substituting drinks that contain added sugars with those that rely on non-nutritive sweeteners […]READ MORE

I grew up in a mostly sugar-free home. We didn’t have cookies at lunch. Candy? That was strictly on Halloween. Cakes were reserved for birthdays. And when it came time for breakfast every morning, we never had Cocoa Puffs or Apple Jacks in our bowls either. Cheerios was the sweetest cereal we were allowed to […]READ MORE

Organic. Does the word make your wallet wince? If it does, you’re going to love – and hate – the latest news from the Environmental Working Group – a nonprofit research group based in Washington DC. Each year, the EWG publishes two lists – one for the most contaminated fruits and vegetables, the other for […]READ MORE

Avoidance is not necessarily a bad thing. I recently invited a friend out to dinner to a Mexican restaurant. A large group of mutual friends are planning to get together after a two-hour fitness fundraiser. We are going to be tired and hungry. But my friend kindly turned me down. And I couldn’t be happier […]READ MORE

I sent my husband a text yesterday: “Heading to the gym.” He wrote me back within two seconds: “Good for you!” I know what he’s really thinking: “Thank goodness! She’s been so grumpy these past few days. She’s going to feel so much better after a good workout.” And he’s right. I felt so much […]READ MORE

It was the most beautiful, warm spring day. The kind of weather  you can only hope happens to occur during the weekend when you have time to enjoy it. But instead of heading to the pool on this Saturday morning, I’m in the weight room under bad fluorescent lighting. With about six other people. And one […]READ MORE

People diagnosed with arthritis may need to be screened for anxiety and depression. Federal researchers have found that one-third of adults in the United States with arthritis, ages 45 and older, report having anxiety or depression, according to a news release from publisher Wiley-Blackwell. In fact, anxiety is nearly twice as common as depression among […]READ MORE

One of the first physical signs people notice as they grow older is that one or both of their hips may start to ache. Although hip arthritis can cause significant pain, it does not always lead to surgery if it’s discovered in the early stages, according to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. The AAOS […]READ MORE

How much do you really want that filet mignon? Are you willing to raise your risk of premature death? If that sounds overly harsh, you may want to check out the recent news on red meat. Eating any amount and any kind of red meat may significantly raise the risk of premature death, according to […]READ MORE