Memorial Day is upon us. After a long winter, the sun is shining and it’s barbecue season again! I did a quick Google search for “Memorial Day” and “food” or “diet” and got back a bunch of hits about sticking to your diet on holidays. We’ve got our own…

Middle classes hooked on takeaways as hectic lifestyles turn Britain into a ‘fast food nation’ | Mail Online : “The average Indian or Chinese takeaway meal contains around 1,400 calories – almost three-quarters of a woman’s daily allowance – and consists of up to 60 per cent fat.” says…

Did you know that what you eat for breakfast could help you burn more fat throughout the day? In addition to boosting your metabolism , foods that are low in refined sugars and high in fiber can fight off hunger so you don’t overeat at lunch, according to a…

BBC NEWS | Health | Too much cola zaps muscle power Yet another reason not to drink coke (as if you needed one!)

Read the original here DANGER – Coca Cola

5 a Day Are you getting enough? Tibit’s restaurant in Picadilly London launched a National Vegetarian Week campaign today to encourage people to get their 5 a day. Vegetarian model Juliet was transformed into Eve – an artistic 5 a day installation in tibit’s window on Heddon street. Paparrazzi…

Today is The National Day to Prevent Teen Pregnancy and, so, there’s no better time to reflect on a few startling statistics about teen pregnancy. In 2001, UNICEF conducted a survey of teenage birth rates in the industrialized world–it wanted to figure out why some rich countries have teenage birth…

Mid-life is when the growth of hair on our legs slows down. This gives us plenty of time to care for our newly acquired mustache. In mid-life women no longer have upper arms, we have wing spans. We are no longer women in sleeveless shirts, we are flying squirrels…

by Parul Dube, R.D A tricky phase in every womans life, as menopausal symptoms manifest in funny ways, from hot flushes to nausea to irritable mood swings. But life can be a little better if you incorporate these tips in your daily routine Imagine going through all this, just…

According to the latest research, women who count more years between their first period and menopause actually have a lower risk of developing Parkinson’s disease. These findings which appeared in a USA Today article by Mary Brophy Marcus, will be presented at the American Academy of Neurology’s 61st annual…