by Christina Jordan — For years, people have suspected that stress and obesity were linked — and now scientific research has found evidence to support this connection. As doctors better understand these reasons, they may be able to address the obesity epidemic facing the country. What you eat can affect your mood and metabolism. We […]
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Diet is a dirty word
February 26, 2012
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by Stacy Maxwell — A diet should be a lifestyle, and not a special occasion. When it comes to many diets today, the problem is that you are not eating the way you will eat for the rest of your life. Perhaps the diet requires eating foods you may not like or do not find […]
Balance is the answer
February 25, 2012
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by Victoria Bowmann — In our world of instant messaging and fast foods, one does not necessarily like to think about the concepts of moderation and balance. “I want it now!” is a frequent mantra. One of my friends is on the “energy-saver plan” for electrical use; so from 3 to 6 p.m., he is […]
February 26, 2012
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