Nutrition

Studies have linked eating breakfast to good health, better memory, lower levels of low-density lipoprotein (bad cholesterol) and lower risk for diabetes, heart disease and being overweight.

Growing up, family meals happened every night – despite chores, school activities, homework and my parents’ schedules.

Do we all worry about getting cancer? Hasn’t it affected someone close to you in some way?

By Charlyn Fargo It’s amazing that a little extra stress in your life can result in a few extra pounds. As the cortisol increases, so does our tendency to gain weight. The more stressed we are, the more likely we are to grab something – anything – and it may not...

Q: I have a client wanting to try intermittent fasting (where he has long periods of not eating) as a way to lose weight. Does it work?

By Health.com Diet fads tend to come and go: One day we’re eating low-fat, low-calorie and low-sugar foods; the next we’re eating like cavemen, or giving up meat, or eating only cabbage and grapefruit. But while many diets have had their moment in the spotlight,...