Nutrition

Do you drink coffee?  A LOT of coffee?  Could your caffeine habit cause you to have a temporary mental disorder? LiveScience.com reports that the DSM-5, the latest edition of the psychiatric mental health manual, lists “caffeine intoxication” among the many disorders known to Read More

How much sugary soda do you drink each day?  Well according to a new study, just one can of sugary soda per day may significantly increase your risk of developing diabetes later in life. According to a story on HealthCentral.com, Researchers at the Imperial College in London, say Read More

WHEN you eat could be as important as WHAT you eat.  According to a report from KPRC-TV in Houston, a new study suggests that timing when eating could matter when trying to lose weight. Researchers from Harvard University said this is the first large-scale study that found that Read More

Were you born between 1946 and 1964?  If so, how are you feeling?  According to a story on HealthDay.com, the baby boom is turning out to be a health bust. Medical advances have led to the longest life expectancy ever, but baby boomers have higher rates of chronic disease, more Read More

Berries are bright, flavorful and sweet super fruits that have a long list of health benefits. These colorful fruits are high in antioxidants and polyphenols, which help fight chronic disease and cancer. And their health benefits just keep getting sweeter! A recent study in the Read More

A troubling new report has come out on energy drinks. A new government survey suggests the number of people seeking emergency treatment after consuming energy drinks has doubled nationwide during the past four years.  Interestingly, during that the same period, the supercharged Read More

Baking calms the mind and feeds the soul, but all that buttery goodness can pack on the pounds. If looking to make healthier baked goods, omitting some or all of the butter from your favorite recipes greatly reduce the amount of calories, fat, and cholesterol in your sweet Read More

It’s Garrett from Shine Afternoons and if you are like me, you’re working on making 2013 a healthier year than 2012 (remember…my one word is “transform”).  I want to run a couple of 10K’s this spring and a longer race or two later in the Read More

Can being slightly overweight lead to a longer life?  A new study on that has created quite a stir among obesity experts. The research was reported last week, in the Journal of the American Medical Association. It suggested that slightly overweight people were less likely to die Read More

By Alice Oglethorpe, SELF magazine According to researchers at the University College London, it only takes 18 days to make a habit stick. Get #UpNOut for an A.M. sweat session with these five tips. 1. It’s the Fit Girl’s #1 Secret: The enviably in-shape women we Read More