Diet

The jury is out but there is one person who is taking a very passionate stand against carbonated drinks. And it’s not just about your diet, the high calorie content, or what it does to your waistline either. One researcher is saying that carbonated drinks can lead to a whole slew of health related downfalls, ...click here to read more

While alcohol might not be entirely recommended for anyone trying to lose weight, or who is participating in strict weight loss efforts there is still some good news. Well kind of. Dieticians and healthcare practitioners might not be keen on recommending alcohol of any kind for a whole host of reasons, it is also true ...click here to read more

The word Addiction normally conjures up thoughts of alcoholism or drug abuse; however, there is a long list of addictive substances and items that can damage our lives. The 50 plus crowd should know better right? Wrong…it turns out that older people have plenty of addictions, and some of them are rather strange. Believe it ...click here to read more

Improvements in diet, medical treatments, and diagnostics have significantly influenced the current life expectancy— yet women are still considered as the prominent gender that lives longer.  What anti-aging tips and diet did this specific gender employ to live longer?  According to the recent medical report published in the International Journal of Public Health, there are ...click here to read more

In the last decade, the effects of wine on good health have been highlighted in both scientific and informal platforms, resulting in the boost in its production and sales. Unfortunately, most of the hype in relation to good health and diet has focused on red wine and thus, white wine has not been given equally ...click here to read more

Over recent years, you have probably been bombarded with information saying that you should reduce the amount of salt in your diet to prevent high blood pressure in an attempt to decrease the risk of stroke, heart attack, and heart disease. Aging increases the risk of suffering from one of these conditions, therefore many individuals ...click here to read more

Millions of North Americans have bladder issues. In fact, it is one of the most common medical problems. We just may not hear a lot about it because people find it embarrassing. Bladder issues can have a huge impact on a person’s life. It can be uncomfortable, stressful, lead to sleepless nights, and restrict a ...click here to read more

Menopause represents the end of the reproductive phase of a female and is typically characterized by the termination of the release of eggs from the ovaries.  From the point of view of an older woman, menopause simply equates to the loss of the menstrual period, plus a few additional features that are strongly associated with ...click here to read more

It is common knowledge that you need to have a variety of foods in your diet in order to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Food experts tend towards diets that include a great deal of whole, raw foods, with special emphasis on fruits and vegetables. But aside from the obvious nutrient rich diet of fruits and ...click here to read more

With obesity levels on the rise, people around the world are looking for a quick weight loss aid. A recent airing of the Dr. Oz show showcased a “miracle” weight loss aid – raspberry ketone. As the result of the claims made on the show, people are rushing out to buy this weight loss product, ...click here to read more

A whopping 68 percent of people are overweight and 31 percent are struggling with obesity. What’s more, the diet industry itself yields 33 billion dollars annually and 75 percent of women in their childbearing years are currently on a diet or following a restricted eating regime. If you need to lose weight, it may make ...click here to read more

Extra snacking while on a diet plan might not be the worst thing after all. The extra calories can end up being satisfying in ways that could even prevent higher fat snacking throughout the day. A little temptation might be possible, but giving into your food cravings without ruining your waistline can be tricky! Barbara ...click here to read more

Raquel Welch has earned her position as the ultimate sex symbol, so if you are what you eat, is it possible that you can be as sexy as Raquel Welch …even at 71 years old? It might well be possible, and Bel Marra’s Dr. Alwyn Wong shows us how: Well recognized for her sizzling roles ...click here to read more

As the average age of the Canadian population continues to rise due to the large number of baby boomers, we need to start paying attention to age-related diseases and look at ways we can prevent them.  Eye-sight is one of the senses that many people take for granted, but what if you started to lose ...click here to read more