diet & exercise


Q&A: More Basic Exercises

Question by Sherrill
Posted on August 28, 2008
Hi, I've reccently lost 78lbs i still have a ways to go but one day at a time. I would like to do more besides the ones listed above what… Read Full Q&A

Q&A: Boosting Metabolism After Menopause

Question by Cjtatman (Illinois)
Posted on August 25, 2008
I am 59...very close to 60. I have gained about 30 pounds and can't seem to get the weight off. I have gone through menopause and need ideas for what… Read Full Q&A

Q&A: Body Fat Percentage

Question by 33jasmine (Grand Rapids, MI)
Posted on August 22, 2008
My work just finished up with a Health appraisal for each employee through the Grand Valley Health plan. My body fat percentage is considered healthy for my age, but I… Read Full Q&A

Vitamin C & Diabetes

Article by Amy Bragagnini, MS, RD, CSO
Posted on August 21, 2008
Could the green peppers on your salad or the spinach on your sandwich help reduce your risk of diabetes? A new study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine… Read Full Article

Q&A: Confused About Cholesterol

Question by Anita F. (Livonia, MI)
Posted on August 18, 2008
I have been informed that my fasting cholesterol is too high at 243. However, the LDL level is 120 and the HDL is 123. I have also been told in… Read Full Q&A

Q&A: Tea and Milk

Question by Sherpa
Posted on August 12, 2008
I have read that green tea and herbal teas should not be drunk with milk as the proteins in milk diminish the healthy nutrients in teas. Does the same hold… Read Full Q&A

Shell Game: Hidden Benefits of Eggs Revealed

Article by healthybalance.com staff
Posted on August 07, 2008
After years of bad press, health researchers are finally cracking the myths about eggs being dangerous to your health. In March, The University of California at Berkely Berkeley Wellness… Read Full Article

Q&A: Can Splenda Make Your Glucose Go Up?

Question by Sweeteater (Little Neck, NY)
Posted on August 07, 2008
Can the sugar substitute Splenda/sucralose make your glucose count go up? How does this compare to Nutrasweet/aspartame and Sweet n Low/saccharin? Read Full Q&A

Good (for you) Eats at the Game

Article by Amy Bragagnini, MS, RD, CSO
Posted on August 02, 2008
Millions of Americans love sports. They faithfully watch their favorite team on television and better yet, they love to head out to the arena or ballpark for some live… Read Full Article

Q&A: Losing weight after menopause

Question by Cjtatman (Illinois)
Posted on July 28, 2008
I am 59...very close to 60. I have gained about 30 pounds and can't seem to get the weight off. I have gone through menopause and need ideas for what… Read Full Q&A