Food Addiction and 6 Dangerous Foods to Avoid

The term “addiction” is normally associated with abuse or dependence on substances like tobacco, drugs, or alcohol.  Is it possible for this term to be applied to describe someone’s relationship […]

Benefits of Dietary Fiber and 3 Great Sources

There are many benefits from eating dietary fiber and there are 3 foods that are great sources. Dietary fiber doesn’t often doesn’t always get the recognition it deserves as part […]

Age and Metabolism

It’s very common for individuals to gain weight, lose muscle, and have more difficulty staying in shape as they age. But why is this? The answer lies in our metabolism, […]

Tips to Losing Those Love Handles

  How To Get Rid of Love Handles Many of us store fat in what is colloquially called our “love handles.” These fleshy fat deposits can sometimes cause the body […]

Leptin: Its Role in Obesity

Scientists are constantly looking to explain the overweight and obesity problem in the United States and leptin could be the answer. This hormone was first discovered in 1994 and was […]

Do DNA Diets Work?

It is likely you have already encountered an advertisement for DNA-based diets on the internet. These may go by “nutrigenomics” or “precision nutrition” eating plans. These eating plans base their […]

The Abdominal Wall

Keeping strong abdominal muscles does more than making us look good. These support the upper body, are involved in everyday motions, and keep our organs safe. A weak abdomen, on […]

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