Have you been following the news lately? If so, you may have heard about the huge recall of Slim-Fast ready-to-drink products. All Slim-Fast shakes are being recalled due to a potential contamination with Bacillus cereus, a bacterium that may cause diarrhea and possibly nausea and/or vomiting. According to a Unilever news release, the possibility of severe adverse health effects is remote. Unilever says it issued the recall "out of an abundance of caution"... [More]

The holiday season is here! Be prepared to start hearing some well-known seasonal health myths. According to Rachel Vreeman, MD, and Aaron Carroll, MD, here are a few to be on the lookout for this holiday season... [More]

Last week, I wrote a post discussing some of the great health benefits of nuts. Today, I’ve got a great healthy recipe that makes excellent use of almonds. In fact, this chicken dish provides you with 65% of your daily recommended protein! Additionally, during the holiday season, I sometimes burn out on the traditional ham dinners. So if you’re looking for something a little different for dinner, give this protein-packed chicken dish a try!.. [More]

When I was a kid, I had a terrible habit of biting my fingernails. It was an unconscious thing, really, but it drove my parents crazy! As I’ve gotten older, I’ve done a pretty good job of breaking myself of the habit. Although during some scary movies, I’ve been known to revert back to the old habit... [More]

The holiday season is almost here! Pretty soon we will start seeing Christmas lights, hearing festive music, and holiday cheer will be everywhere! Tis the season to be jolly – right? Well, that’s not quite the case for everyone. Unfortunately, the holidays can be a time of loneliness, anxiety and sadness for many people. How can this be?.. [More]

I was at a friend’s house the other night for a casual holiday party, and of course there were lots of snacks being offered. I overheard somebody make the following comment when they noticed a large bowl of mixed nuts: “I need to stay away from those because I’m on a diet.”... [More]

When I was growing up, my mom would bake homemade bread all of the time. I remember thinking that the smell of freshly-baked bread was the best thing in the world! It was especially good during the winter, when she would make her world-famous (well, at least neighborhood-wide famous) turkey chili and serve it with a slice of fresh bread... [More]

There are many jobs these days that involve sitting at a desk or working on a computer all day long, mine included. Unfortunately, this is not good for the body. But, there are some simple and beneficial exercises that can be done even at your desk. Try some of these desk exercises; they can lead to improvements in overall body health!.. [More]