Posted January 25, 2012
Longer hours are part of the economic landscape for most Americans. A recent study in the Los Angeles Times reported that people who worked over 11.5 hours were likely to suffer depression and other illnesses. According to the study,working 11 or more hours a day was associated with a 2.3- to 2.5-fold increased risk of […]
Read MorePosted January 23, 2012
Organic and natural herbs and supplements have mass appeal for those who believe in natural enhancements. Some products promise to increase sexual desire that makes them even more appealing. According to a recent Los Angeles Times article herbal supplements that promise to increase sexual desire are a hot commodity as we approach Valentine’s Day. According […]
Read MorePosted January 17, 2012
Many people look for solutions to inactivity that is inevitable with a desk type of job. A treadmill that combines a working desk appears to be an excellent solution. According to a recent article in the Orange County Register a growing body of research has found that the chair in the cubicle may be more to […]
Read MorePosted January 11, 2012
Most of us are familiar with the term irritable bowel syndrome, a recent study concluded that the risk of developing it are less for those of us who live in sunny states. According to the online post Everyday Health, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) includes Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, which can be extremely painful and require […]
Read MorePosted January 05, 2012
Mariah Carey appears to be the latest celebrity diet spokesperson under the critical eye of the public who doubts her weight loss is without cosmetic body contouring procedures. A recent celebrity blog raised the question whether or not Mariah Carey has had a tummy tuck. Plastic surgeons speculated that her navel is almost too round […]
Read MorePosted January 03, 2012
Bethenny Frankel has made a successful career helping women take the stress out of staying thin, healthy, and enjoying life. According to an ABC news story, Bethenny Frankel says that women like her, especially busy working moms, need to keep a few things in mind to stay healthy and happy in 2012, and beyond. She is the […]
Read MorePosted December 22, 2011
It is not surprising that the wealthiest countries have a larger percentage of obesity in their population. Some have labeled obesity as a disease of prosperity. According to the Los Angeles Times a study argues that it may be linked with wealthy nations and their fast-food restaurants. Researchers compared the number of fast-food restaurants per […]
Read MorePosted December 18, 2011
It seems as though 20 years ago you never heard the word obesity. The truth is, the behaviors of the past have led to the obesity epidemic of today. According to a recent Los Angeles Times article the behaviors of women particularly mothers that date back to the 50s have spiraled out of control leading […]
Read MorePosted December 15, 2011
The fear of weight gain after massive weight loss is not only a common fear it is legitimate. According to a recent article in the Los Angeles Times the latest winner of the popular television show “Biggest Loser” shared his fear for regaining the more than 200 pounds that he lost during the show. His […]
Read MorePosted December 04, 2011
Could it be that people with a jittery high strung nervous system are more likely to succeed in weight loss programs? A small study out of Australia says that this may in fact be so. According to the article the sympathetic nervous system, which spreads throughout the body, regulates many functions, including control of resting […]
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