“You are what you eat” has been a catch phrase since I was a child… but new research from Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York City suggests it’s not only what you eat but how hot you cook it that matters. Subjecting certain foods to prolonged high heat — not only for frying,… Continue reading Cooking the Health Out of Your Food?
Category: Health & Fitness
Don’t Fight Being Human
The list of celebrities getting toppled from their perches due to their human failings gets longer and longer… John Edwards, Tiger Woods and Kirstie Alley are just a few recently in the headlines. Not to mention that our fascination with human weakness has turned into a booming industry known as reality television shows. But what’s… Continue reading Don’t Fight Being Human
Are You a Type D Personality?
You’re probably aware of whether you tend toward a type A or type B personality, since those labels are part of our lexicon. What you may not know, however, is that there is a third type — type D — and it’s not a great category to find yourself in. The D stands for distress,… Continue reading Are You a Type D Personality?
The Real Scoop on Coffee and Caffeine
JoAnn E. Manson, MD, DrPH Harvard Medical School Do you worry that coffee could harm your health? Relax. Studies suggest that, when consumed in moderation — meaning two to four eight-ounce servings daily — coffee may in fact be good for you. It is not clear whether the benefits come from coffee itself or its… Continue reading The Real Scoop on Coffee and Caffeine
The Right Place for Stroke Treatment
Hospitals advertise constantly these days and, by and large, the ads don’t say much that you need to pay attention to. But if you notice that a nearby hospital promotes itself as a “stroke center,” do take note — a new study from the University of Toronto reports that being treated at a stroke center… Continue reading The Right Place for Stroke Treatment