7 bad foods that are actually good for you

Are you shying away from bad foods that are actually good for you? With all the hoopla about healthful eating, it’s hard to separate fact from fiction. As a nutrition consultant, I’ve come to realize there is no shortage of surprises and superstitions in the world of nutrition. Here are reasons to enjoy some of your favorites. Read full article >>

Cholesterol Plummets Naturally With New Android App by Nutrition and Fitness Expert Dr. Janet Brill

For every 1% reduction in LDL (bad) cholesterol, risk of heart disease drops by about 2%. Dr. Janet Brill’s new Cholesterol Down mobile app for Android promotes significant LDL reduction in 4 weeks without prescription drugs.Philadelphia, PA (PRWEB) May 15, 2012 Dr. Janet Brill announces the release of Cholesterol Down, a new mobile app for Android available on Google Play.Based on Dr. Brill’s ...

Kicking up the spice may help your heart

Hitting the gym is a great way to keep your heart healthy. But what about breaking a sweat during dinner?

"Pre-diabetes," diabetes rising among U.S. teens

By Amy Norton NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - The percentage of U.S. teenagers with "pre-diabetes" or full-blown type 2 diabetes has more than doubled in recent years -- though obesity and other heart risk factors have held steady, government researchers reported Monday. The good news, the researchers say, is that teen obesity rates leveled off between 1999 and 2008 -- hovering between 18 percent ...

Healthy Helpings: Plant the seed for a healthy heart

As many people look for a way to lower their cholesterol, plant sterols are gaining in popularity.