Healthy choices can beat bad genes

In a study recently published in the International Journal of Obesity, researchers founds that artificial light at night (ALAN) can lead to weight-gain as well as some types of cancer.  After adjusting for other factors, including dietary patterns, ALAN emerged as prominent predictor of obesity and cancer of the breast and prostate. Bright light before bedtime, especially…

From the electric-powered devices we use in our homes to the gasoline-powered cars we drive, everything needs a source of energy (power) to function. The human body is no different. Instead of electricity or gasoline, the body is powered by an energy source called adenosine triphosphate (ATP) which is made from the food we eat by…

Stress is usually caused by too much pressure being put on us by others, or in many cases, by ourselves. Left unchecked, at the very least, it can lead to an inability to function effectively and cope under pressure. Worse, it can lead to serious mental and physical disease. Here and the top 10 causes…

Ever notice how some people seem to stay slender without ever stressing about missed workouts or counting a single calorie? It seems unfair—and even frustrating—but those ladies have some secrets the rest of us can steal. Try incorporating some of their simple steps into your day-to-day life:  1) Drink white or green tea; 2) Eat…

In a recent study published in the journal Obesity, researchers from the University of Birmingham monitored the progress of 84 obese individuals over a 12-week period. Half of the people were told to drink 17 ounces (500 mL) of water before mealtime, and the other half were told to imagine they had a full stomach…

According to a recent study published in the Journal of Sex Medicine, erectile dysfunction (ED) is a far more serious condition than previously thought. Men who suffer from ED are more likely to die an early death. Researchers at the University of Mississippi found that those with ED were 70% more likely to die at…