How to Overcome Negative Thoughts That Keep You from Getting Fit
You know it’s good for you, but a million excuses can get between you and a workout. Here’s how to change your thinking—and your health—with tips from The Ultimate Stress-Relief Plan for Women: Heal the Destructive Effects of Stress on Your Body, by Stephanie McClellan, M.D., and Beth Hamilton, M.D.
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By A.J. Jacobs
Author of Drop Dead Healthy
My kids and I recently watched the movie Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs. This is the one where giant steaks, ice cream scoops, pancakes and, of course, meatballs plummet from the sky. It was funny. But it with a few tweaks, it could be turned into a terrifying documentary. In recent years, portions have experienced a puberty-like growth spurt.
How Crafting Can Save Your Health
By Kristin Sidorov
The do-it-yourself movement is in full swing, and homemade decorations, foods, and fashions are all the rage. Getting crafty is a great way to find a little “me time“—and it just so happens to be a top-notch stress reliever that can actually help you relieve pain, control blood pressure, beat back depression and anxiety, and aid in sleep.
How the Anti-Vaccine Movement Has Become a Public Health Threat
What is the cost of Jenny McCarthy appearing on Oprah to blame her son’s autism on vaccinations? Or notable pediatricians such as Dr. Jay Gordon and Dr. Bob Sears downplaying the risks of vaccine-preventable diseases? Unfortunately, when one family decides not to vaccinate, other families can pay the price–even those who’ve chosen to vaccinate their kids, explains author Seth Mnookin in The Panic Virus.
Spoonful of Crazy: The Risks of the Cinnamon Challenge
by Kristin Sidorov
You might be a little perplexed to learn that it’s a thing now to attempt to choke down spoonfuls of cinnamon without water. Dubbed “the Cinnamon Challenge,” this latest fad’s intense and growing popularity seems strange. For one, it seems, well, bizarre and gross, and also, isn’t it dangerous?
How to Know If You Have a Concussion
It’s spring sports season, and head injuries among athletes big and small, soldiers, and many unfortunate others have created an emerging health crisis. Knowing the symptoms of this invisible injury is key. From The Concussion Crisis: Anatomy of a Silent Epidemic by Linda Carroll and David Rosner.
17 Day Diet Success Plan: Dr. Mike Answers Your Questions!
By Dr. Mike Moreno
Author of The 17 Day Diet Cookbook
Fans of the 17 Day Diet are a very vocal bunch. I love hearing from you, so we took some of our favorite queries from our Facebook fans, Twitter, and blog comments here, and I answered them. Please keep on sharing your success and your great questions. Good luck!
Carcinogen Found in Coke, Pepsi Recipe Forces Changes
By Kristin Sidorov
Coca-Cola has been a part of American culture for decades. It’s considered a classic, an icon, and perhaps that’s why it’s so troubling that one of its ingredients has recently been added to a list of known carcinogens. We all know that soda can be unhealthy, but cancerous, too?
17 Day Diet Hydration Tips: What You Need to Drink, When, and Why
By Dr. Mike Moreno
Author of The 17 Day Diet
Are you on the 17 Day Diet and struggling with abstaining from alcohol or just experiencing difficulty with getting in your daily green tea and water? Here are my personal answers to your questions about staying properly hydrated, and why it’s so key to your weight-loss success.
The 17 Day Diet Cookbook Recipe: Kale Chips
Sad your diet doesn’t allow for a little green beer on St. Patrick’s Day? All hail, kale chips! You’ll no longer need to worry about satisfying cravings for fattening potato chips once you’ve tried these. From The 17 Day Diet Cookbook by Dr. Mike Moreno.
Go Green with Healthy St. Patrick’s Day Recipes
By Kristin Sidorov
Looking to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with flair, but a wee bit nervous about overdoing it on the holiday’s traditionally heavy fare? These lightened-up recipes are perfect for celebrating the year’s luckiest day—without skimping on St. Paddy’s must-haves or ruining your spring diet plans. From classic soups to healthy green dishes that’ll bring out your inner leprechaun (avocado mashed potatoes, anyone?) you’ll be celebrating in true Irish style.
10 Tips for First-Time Half Marathon Runners
By Danny Dreyer
Author of Chi Marathon
Running a half marathon is a safe, effective and enjoyable way to get fit, learn to run well, and have a great time with others. If you find running challenging, and the idea of running 13.1 miles daunting, and if you’ve ever felt pain associated with running, the Chi Running technique will help you lighten your step, steady your breathing and make running truly enjoyable.
High-Cal Diets Can Harm More than Your Waistline
By Kristin Sidorov
As if we needed another reason to cut back on calories, a new study has found an alarming link between high-calorie diets and memory function. In those ages 70 and older, consuming between 2,100 and 6,000 calories a day could double the risk of mild cognitive impairment.
Seasonal Citrus Recipes to Brighten up Winter’s Last Days
By Kristin Sidorov
Does this funky winter have you yearning for a fresh twist? Citrus fruits are a seasonal antidote to the winter’s heavier, richer flavors and a delicious nod to the warmer months already peeking around the corner.