Weight loss is the number-one health goal for many of us. But the fact is, getting thinner is a mixed blessing.
When you lose weight, you lose body fat, which is good. But you also lose muscle, which is bad.
New research from Harvard University shows there’s a way you can get rid of fat without sacrificing muscle. And you can do it without dieting or exercising more.… Read More
Nearly half of American adults have prediabetes or full-blown diabetes.[1]
Millions of them take drugs to keep their blood sugar stable. But given the choice, it’s a good bet most would prefer not to have to take medications.
A new study shows there may be a highly effective natural solution.
The research comes from the University of British Columbia. Investigators had obese subjects at risk for type 2 diabetes drink a ketone beverage in the morning.… Read More
A major new Harvard study found that you can gain up to 10 years of lifespan, free of cancer, heart problems, and diabetes if you practice five healthy habits.[i]
Researchers released their findings after tracking 111,000 people for up to 34 years.
The scientists found that women can add 10 years of healthy life and men seven.
The life-extending healthy habits are:
For years, mainstream doctors had a simple mantra for people trying to lose weight…
Cut fat to lose fat.
A low-fat diet—especially one low in animal fats—was touted as the best way to slim down.
The food industry saw it as an opportunity to create a whole new range of products. Fat-free products flew off store shelves.
Low-fat eating became a way of life for many of us.… Read More
Maybe you’ve seen the recent headlines…
“Fourth Carcinogen Discovered in Heart Pills Used by Millions”—Bloomberg[1]
“Yet Another Lot of Blood Pressure Medication Recalled—This Time for a Possible Carcinogen” — USA Today[2]
It’s just the latest example of how dangerous it can be to use hypertension drugs.
Not only were they recently found to contain a cancer-causing chemical, but many are linked to serious side effects.… Read More
This was going to be the year.
You were going to exercise more. And you were going to stay away from your diet kryptonite…sweet desserts.
But then you had to go on a business trip, which made it difficult to exercise.
And your neighbor showed up with a plate of cookies. You didn’t want to be rude. So you ate one or three. … Read More