We are a nation of animal lovers: Fully 97 percent of us tell pollsters that we believe animals should be protected from abuse. But, are we willing to do anything about it? Not if our diets are any indication. Most Americans continue to chomp down on chicken nuggets, ribs and burgers — inadvertently supporting abuse [...]
I knew almost immediately I was pregnant. The first sign was my aversion to coffee, a flavor I’ve loved for 20 years and bacon, a flavor I rediscovered during chemo. My belly bloated with such a full feeling I could only eat a few bites of food for meals and I started belching — something [...]
If you have been diagnosed with cancer, or if you’re caring for a loved one facing a diagnosis, you know that cooking healthful, delicious food is not always easy. You may be experiencing fatigue as a result of your treatments; you may be challenged by the prospect of cooking for a loved one who has a [...]
We’re making so many great gains in the fight against cancer. More people than ever are living long, full, active lives after a cancer diagnosis, through treatment and beyond. One thing that’s not happening for people with cancer? They are not getting enough sleep. For people coping with cancer, sleep problems are an all-too-common complication [...]
When I gained more than 20 pounds after college, I knew I wasn’t taking the best care of myself. I was eating fattening foods (hello, nachos and beer!) and skipping my workouts at the gym, but I didn’t know where to start with losing weight. For most of my life, my weight was never an [...]
Maggie Hayward had suffered crippling back pains since her teens Maggie Hayward winced as her husband Al wrote out the cheque for her £35,000 back operation. ‘It was painful to part with such a huge sum of money — we had to remortgage our home to raise the cash — but I was in so [...]
There are, as you know, sins of omission — and sins of commission. Which do we tend to think is worse? That seems to depend on context, but it should depend on consequences. In this week’s New York Times magazine, the tale is told of Dr. Otis Brawley, the chief medical officer for the American Cancer Society. [...]
he supporting ligament (plantar fascia) of the arch becomes strained and inflamed. It can severely impact your day-to-day routine and may prevent you from staying active. Fortunately, this heel pain will resolve over time with but the process can take up to a year in severe cases. However, there are several simple things that you [...]
Here’s a trend to be excited about: Americans are adding more beautiful foods to their diets. The American Dietetic Association just issued their 2011 Trend Report, and it looks like some of us are finally listening to the pleas of nutritionists across the land. “We are seeing single foods, such as berries and fish, growing [...]
Ever have one of those mornings where you wake up, jump in the shower, turn on the radio and hear the best news you’ve gotten in ages? No, not world peace, but close. Apparently, coffee is now good for you. It holds a host of physical — not to mention psychological — benefits which scientists [...]
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