As you stare at the cupcakes in the office break room you think to yourself, “I might as well eat them all.” After logging countless hours at the gym and watching your diet for months, you still have quite a bit of belly fat. To say you’re feeling frustrated would be the understatement of the… Continue Reading

As women, our hormones define us. As I touch on in What Doctors Eat, from adolescence to menopause, the rhythm of our hormones can dictate our mood, energy, beauty, and general sense of well-being. Yet I am continually surprised that the role of hormones in women’s health is often minimized and how we, as women, are… Continue Reading

You don’t smoke and you live a generally healthy life, but that doesn’t mean you’re in the clear. More and more studies are showing that other unhealthy habits are just as much cause for concern. These six habits either expose you to the same contaminants in cigarette smoke or lead to cancer rates equivalent to… Continue Reading

Not everything is meant to be reheated and consumed. Here are some of those foods and why you should refrain from giving them a second go in the oven, on the stove or in the microwave. (Celery, with its high nitrate content can become toxic if you heat it the second time.) CHICKEN With its high… Continue Reading

Here’s a quick question: How many spoonfuls of high-fructose corn syrup did you eat yesterday? Oh, you don’t recall slurping down any of the hyper-sweet corn extract? Well, you did—about eight teaspoons’ worth, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. In fact, the average American consumed 27 pounds of the stuff last year. But while… Continue Reading

EAT YOUR MAGNESIUM “Research shows that when the body doesn’t have enough magnesium, a mineral that is found in our bones, tissues and organs, it has an increased need for oxygen during exercise—in other words, you wear out more easily,” explains Rachel Meltzer Warren, MS, RD, a New York-based nutritionist. “Magnesium is found in foods… Continue Reading

When you’re on a diet, you know you should probably pass up the dessert menu, but what about the cocktail menu? It’s a question researchers and dieters alike have grappled with for years, usually while clinging to a bottle of booze. In the end, the answer isn’t all that different from any other solid weight-loss… Continue Reading

Attraction relies on much more than your physical appearance. It’s in the way you carry yourself, the people you hang out with, and how you talk to people — plus a whole lot more. Be funny. Multiple studies indicate that women are more attracted to men who can make them laugh. In one study, a psychologist asked… Continue Reading

Many of us depend on caffeine. Some of us can’t even start our day without it. Whether you get your daily caffeine fix from coffee, tea, or a canned energy drink doesn’t make much of a difference. It’s still a stimulant with some positive and negative effects. For starters, caffeine makes most of us feel more… Continue Reading

For health’s sake, women should limit alcohol to one drink a day, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. But let’s face it, when you’re out celebrating your friend’s new job or simply cutting loose after a long week, it’s easy to overdo. Problem is, you pay the price for overindulging the next… Continue Reading