Monthly Archives: March 2010
Food Addiction…Real or Not?
Below is an article from CNN that I read this morning. See my comments at the end! CNN Article Scientists have finally confirmed what the rest of us have suspected for years: Bacon, cheesecake, and other delicious yet fattening foods … Continue reading
Filed under Brain Health, Diet, Public Health
Taking Responsibility for your Health
The debate over health care will continue to rage. The fact that health care reform has passed will not end the debate. Many Americans, myself included, believe that people who make poor decisions for their overall health should pay more … Continue reading
Filed under Diet, Public Health
Breakfast in America
My wife and I spent the night in Burlington last night with some friends. This morning we went out to breakfast and found some pretty ridiculous things on the menu. It really illustrates why Americans are so overweight. I must … Continue reading
Filed under Diet, Public Health
Diet, Exercise can prevent 1/3 of all breast cancer cases
Recently, researchers have concluded that one third of all breast cancer cases in Western countries could be prevented if women ate healthier diets and exercised more. This is great news for all women and a shift in the thinking of … Continue reading
Filed under Public Health
More Terrible Advice Doled out from the ‘Experts’
My receptionist recently read a piece in our local newspaper and brought it to the office for me to see. I was floored. It was in ‘Annie’s Mailbox.’ This is an advice column syndicated in many newspapers throughout the country … Continue reading
Filed under Diet, Public Health
Self Admitted ‘Couch Potato’ Gets Weight Loss Surgery…By the way, she’s 14
Below is an article from CNN about weight loss surgery for a child of just 14. I have blogged about this before so I won’t belabor the point, but please see my comments at the end of this article. Norwood, … Continue reading
Filed under Diet, Public Health
My Take on “Health Care” Reform…
In light of the recent health reform bill that passed the legislative branch of the government and that President Obama has signed into law today, I thought I would take a closer look and see who will actually benefit from … Continue reading
Filed under Big Pharma, Diet, Public Health
Finally, “modern” medicine catches up a little…
I have been touting the benefits of vitamin D for years. A multitude of studies have shown that it is beneficial for many things, not just for healthy bones. Now a new study, published in Pediatrics, shows that even infants … Continue reading
Filed under Diet, Public Health
Drugs shown to have no benefit (and some risks) for diabetics
The results of a new study in diabetics has shown that adding drugs to drive blood pressure and blood-fats lower than current targets did not prevent heart problems, and in some cases caused harmful side effects. This study was launched … Continue reading
Filed under Diet, Public Health
Kraft Foods Trying to get “Healthy”
Kraft Foods has announced that they are going to cut salt in all of its foods sold in North America by an average of 10% over the next two years. Specifically the move will reduce the sodium in Oscar Mayer … Continue reading
Filed under Diet, Public Health
