
Eating is a good thing. It gives you energy, fuels your brain and body, provides you with life-giving nutrients -- and it tastes good. Food is awesome ... in the right quantities. When eating goes overboard, you could lose many of its good-for-you qualities, and instead feel tired, sluggish, and in need of a good, long nap.
Because we all get a little cake-crazy once in a while, here are some tips for taming your appetite. Read more »

I have an acquaintance I'll call "T." T is always looking for ways to lose weight. Read more »

New research shows that a diet rich in antioxidants and omega-3 fatty acids can help protect women from skin cancer.
As the sun sets on summer, we still can’t forget our daily sunscreen application. But a study recently published in Nutrition Reviews reveals research by Dr. Niva Shapira of Tel Aviv University's School of Health Professions that suggests that your diet can play a role in protecting your skin from the sun's harmful rays. Read more »

Living a healthy lifestyle is expensive. Even the cheap, quick fix isn't that: an hour of late-night television will convince you that the right fat-burning supplement and the best workout gadget out there can make you 30 pounds lighter in just 30 days for only three easy payments of $99.95. Read more »