Although I walk regularly, I don't do any other form of exercise. I do clean the house, garage and lanai; trim small palms; wash the car; cook meals; do the laundry; tend my garden; help friends with a few chores; and run errands. Shouldn't that be enough to keep me limber? Evidently not! As one senior friend put it, "When I drop something on the floor, I need to plan how I'm going to pick it up." Boy, does he have a point! ...more

November 4, 2009

A doctor's friendly suggestion was the motivation Todd Allen needed to drop the excess pounds. ...more

March 25, 2009

Dietitians and moms always say to slow down when you eat, but does it really work to cut calories and curb the waistline? ...more

March 21, 2009

Review: Realfood Organics Her Daily Nutrition multivitamin by Country Life; available at health food stores nationwide and online; retail price is 60 vitamins for $35.99 ...more

February 21, 2009

There is no doubt an expanding waistline is a key predictor of health problems. Visceral fat, which accumulates around the midsection and internal organs, contributes to the risk of heart disease, metabolic syndrome and type 2 diabetes. Evidence also is mounting that visceral fat may contribute to increased risk of stroke and colon and breast cancer. ...more

November 29, 2008

Want to avoid a heaping scoop of guilt at your Thanksgiving gathering? We're here to help. ...more

November 20, 2008

When I think of eating out, the first question that comes to my mind isn't "Where should we go?" It's "Can we afford it?" ...more

October 15, 2008

As a country not known for its overweight people, Japan has undertaken one of the most ambitious campaigns by a nation to slim down its citizenry. ...more

June 13, 2008

Jordan Rubin says his latest book is meant to keep America from "imploding" under the weight of poor health. ...more

May 3, 2008

If you're a middle-aged woman, you've probably already noticed this nice little surprise: Unlike when you were younger, extra weight goes to your belly as well as your thighs. Or worse, even if you haven't gained weight, your stomach changed anyway. You now have an aggravating little pooch that refuses to budge. ...more

February 22, 2008