Some 45 million Americans suffer from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). It can make your life miserable. The stomach pain, bloating, diarrhea, constipation, and loss of appetite can be disabling.1
Drugs to treat the problem are not consistently effective. And they can have side effects that make the symptoms even worse.2
Now, a new study finds that taking one natural supplement can safely relieve IBS.… Read More
When the sun goes down, so does your dieting willpower.
That’s the finding of a new study that shows you’re most likely to overeat at night—especially if you’re feeling stressed.
The research focused on two hormones that affect appetite: ghrelin and peptide YY. They are the yin and yang of hunger. Ghrelin makes you feel hungry and Peptide YY makes you feel full.… Read More
Ever wonder why you gain weight in winter?
Most of us chalk it up to lack of exercise. When it’s cold, we tend to stay inside and are less active.
And lots of people swear that cold triggers their appetite for richer, heavier foods. During a snowstorm, a salad just doesn’t seem to cut it.
… Read MoreThe old saying “use it or lose it” pushes some of us to lift weights to retain muscle as we age. But a new study shows that lack of exercise is not the only reason we lose strength as we get older.
Researchers found a larger cause of muscle loss. And it can be prevented with a simple diet change.
We typically start losing muscle mass around age 40.… Read More
When someone in your house gets the flu, you probably say to yourself, “I’m next.”
That’s understandable. The flu virus is relentless. Every time a flu sufferer coughs, it propels the viruses six feet in the air. When the viruses land on any surface, they can infect anyone who touches them for up to 24 hours.
But there are steps you can take to reduce your risk.… Read More
Have you tried “raw” water?
The term is puzzling. (After all, does anybody drink “cooked” water?)
But raw water refers to a growing trend to shun tap and bottled water for to unfiltered, untreated water straight from natural sources…like streams and springs.
The movement took root in Northern California. But it’s no longer a fringe phenomenon. It’s taking off across the country.… Read More