Want Corn Syrup with That? Health Alert #187 Today you have the first in a series of three alerts about supposed “health foods” that aren’t. Many of the products labeled as healthy are problems, not solutions. Specifically, there are several new studies linking high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) with a

What’s A Man to Do?Health Alert #184 Let’s face it: Not all of us men have super strength. Not all have the sex drive of Adonis. Not all men have the energy to propel us through the day. Not all men age well. The truth is, a lot of men

In Pain? Relief May Be in Your KitchenHealth Alert #183 If you have chronic pain, you may know the prescription drugs Celebrex and Vioxx. Their use is very common. When Celebrex came out it was the #1-selling drug of all time…until Viagra hit the street. But Viagra isn’t what dropped

200 Times More Powerful than Vitamin E Health Alert #175 Would you like an aide in weight loss that can also strengthen your bones and help prevent cancer, rheumatoid arthritis, and heart disease? And it’s available at your local grocer for pennies. I’m talking about the ancient herbal drink, green

Harnessing Real Strength Health Alert #162 Thinking of buying one of those exercise machines you see advertised? They make great towel racks but few people stick with them. The movements are often unnatural and do little to train your muscles. The good news is your body is the only equipment

Don’t Let A Fall Get You Down Avoiding Falls Will Lengthen Your Life Health Alert #159 A gerontology associate of mine recently opened my eyes to the issue of falls and accelerated aging. Falls are the primary cause of accidental deaths in persons over the age of 65. And, falls

Lessons From My Nutrition Class Health Alert #158 I teach nutrition class at a university. All the approved textbooks promote the USDA Food Pyramid. The Food Pyramid is a recipe for weight gain. It encourages 6 to 11 servings of grain-based carbs daily. Unless you are exercising 4 hours a

Could stress be killing you? Health Alert #155 Stress is the result of resisting reality1. As we have discussed in previous Health Alerts (HA 39 & HA 47), stress is dangerous to your health. Stress leads to the increased accumulation of cortisol. Increased levels of this hormone are associated with