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Your diet, your stomach size

Wednesday, December 23rd, 2009

Can reducing caloric intake actually shrink the size of your stomach? The New York Times cuts through the research. Full Story

Under-the-radar medical news in 2009

Monday, December 7th, 2009

This year, researchers took on leafy greens, hamburgers, and probiotics – making some eye-opening health news stories that flew under the radar in 2009, according to the December/January issue of More. Full Story 

Nutrition sins at the cinema

Thursday, November 19th, 2009

Movie theater popcorn hit the lab, and the Center for Science in the Public Interest reports two thumbs down. Full Story

Feel low on low-carb?

Tuesday, November 10th, 2009

New research on the effects of low-carb and low-fat diets on mood states has been published in the latest issue of Archives of Internal Medicine. Full Story

Calorie labels in the restaurant

Monday, November 9th, 2009

Do calorie posts in popular restaurants affect food-ordering behaviors?  This New York Times article reports on the latest independent research. Full Story

Superfoods at the holiday party

Friday, November 6th, 2009

Practicing portion control, you can reap the health benefits of these six holiday meal favorites featured in Better Homes and Gardens. Full Story

Fit by the 40th birthday

Friday, October 23rd, 2009

CNN’s Dr. Sanjay Gupta discusses his path to fitness at 40.  Watch Video

Unconventional tools for fitness

Friday, October 16th, 2009

Water bottles and soup cans: This Los Angeles Times article features three trainers’ advice on how to maintain fitness on a budget. Full Story

Following a Mediterranean diet

Monday, October 12th, 2009

Mayo Clinic staff offer guidelines for following a heart-healthy Mediterranean diet.  Full Story

Stevia meets strawberries in the lab

Wednesday, October 7th, 2009

Scientists introduce stevia, a sweetener supplement, to dried fruit.  Full Story

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