Do you really know when you need to eat – and when to stop? The cues you’ve been depending on may be as reliable as a $2 umbrella in a hurricane. Discover the truth about them so they won’t fool you again in the future. Link
Next time someone you know acts a little stressed out, give ‘em a hug. Like a Snuggie for your insides, hugs are linked to warm, fuzzy feelings. Even better, those good feelings translate into lower heart rate and blood pressure. Link
Age-related memory loss. Think it’s inevitable? Here’s why you might want to think again. Buying into the stereotype that memory function automatically dwindles with age could become a self-fulfilling prophecy, research shows. Link
Several studies suggest that extra calcium in the diet (and yogurt’s got lots) may inhibit fat absorption in the small intestine. And that means having less of it to store around your hips, thighs, and belly. Link
Most of us know the benefits of cardiovascular exercise: reduced risk of heart disease, improved heart function, improvement in blood cholesterol and triglyceride levels as well as reduced risk of osteoporosis. And let us not forget one of our favorite benefits: less flab! Link
In a study of young inactive men, doing a series of sprints on exercise bikes every couple of days seemed to help lower blood sugar and improve insulin function — even though their total exercise time topped out at less than 10 minutes a week. Link
Alas, the fresh fruits of summer are a distant memory for many right now. But chin up! You might be able to get just as much nutrition with this winter alternative: freeze-dried. Link
It is widely known that women tend to gain weight after giving birth, but now a large study has found evidence that even among childless women, those who live with a mate put on more pounds than those who live without one. Link
Ready to lose a few pounds in the new year? There are five foods that can help. And the best part is that you won’t feel like you’re “eating light” with this group of weight-loss-boosting noshes. In fact, it’ll still feel like the holidays! Link
Step one to losing those holiday pounds: Cut back on the calories, and amp up the exercise. Simple formula. But for extra fat blasting, try these three easy diet tricks. Link
Reap the benefits of soy. Soy beans contain protein and are chock full of calcium, iron, zinc, fiber, omega 3 fatty acids and other health-enhancing components. Link
So, you ate, drank and made merry all through the holiday season. And now … what a hangover! And not the boozy kind, either. We’re talking about what’s drooping over the top of your jeans. Americans gain an average of seven to 12 pounds during the holiday season. Link
Ready to raise your glass to a new year? Red wine is one of the healthiest tipples you can toast with. But certain reds may be better than others. Link
Getting older is inevitable. But how fast you get there is almost completely in your hands. So start putting on the brakes by eating more of these: nuts and berries. Link
Canadians who spend their winters in Florida are being warned about the rising rates of HIV/AIDS among the state’s older residents. Researchers at the University of Waterloo are studying HIV/AIDS infection among Florida’s elderly and the potential consequences for snowbirds traveling there from Canada. Link
