Overall an average 12 percent lower risk of dying over study period compared to frequent meat consumers.

Apigenin alters a specific step in gene regulation, restructuring cancer cells into normal cells that die as scheduled.

Vitamins B6, B12 combined with folic acid figure prominently in slowing gray matter atrophy.

Option to enroll in pedometer-based program yields reduced insurance rates and waistlines.

35.7 percent of Americans now classified as sick; potential for changes in reimbursement rules for obesity drugs, surgery and counseling.

Results suggest that following simple recommendations could significantly increase longevity and lower overall healthcare costs.

Pecans contain different forms of vitamin E along with many other compounds that have been shown to function as antioxidants.

Tufts, University of Maryland study suggests they may even reverse some behavioral deficits.

Understanding what is needed to counteract the caloric intake helps put choices into perspective.

Even small amounts of soda or slice of chocolate cake might have a bigger effect on your health than you think.

TurboCharged co-authors say optimal body composition and health is not rocket science.

Researchers agree, never too late to make healthy and positive diet and lifestyle changes.

Study sheds light on previous school of thought and possible health implications.

Boomer generation health experts Dian Griesel, Ph.D., and Tom Griesel: "Our health is our responsibility."

Report projects health care related costs to reach $2.7 trillion.

Today Show segment on Joy Fit Club with Kathie Lee and Hoda, highlights man's 150-pound weight loss journey and skyrockets sales.

Achieving peak performance by deprogramming automated reactions and responses through self-hypnosis.

State-by-state obesity statistics released. Top 10 dominated by states with low income levels.

Recent study from the University of Adelaide found that infants' early diet can make a noticeable difference in IQ.

Researchers found the percentage of carbohydrate and fat consumption by girls around age 11 seemed to predict increases in body dissatisfaction by age 14.

Researchers found the percentage of carbohydrate and fat consumption by girls around age 11 seemed to predict increases in body dissatisfaction by age 14.

According to the studies, lifestyle factors are the major cause; high levels of physical activity, large amounts of fruits and vegetables and lower caloric intake are common and may offer protection against health problems.

A new suggests that eating foods that contain omega-3 fatty acids may be associated with lower blood levels of a protein related to Alzheimer's disease and memory problems.

Researchers found that fast food in the U.S. and Canada contains much higher amounts of sodium than either the United Kingdom or France.

Researchers found that the cost of obesity is most likely twice as high as previous estimates and is now responsible for nearly 21% of healthcare expenses.

Researchers found that those who regularly ate mangos scored higher on the Healthy Eating Index than those that did not.

Turbocharged authors advise eating very lightly during the day and using extended periods without food to accelerate the rate at which the body uses fat stores.

The recipes in the pages of TurboCharged Recipes were created and compiled for the person who loves good food, but can't or won't spend hours preparing it because they are far too busy living and loving life.

"Strength training is necessary for muscle maintenance and optimal health, but there are many ways to accomplish this," say boomer generation health experts Dian Griesel, Ph.D., and Tom Griesel,

Many known and still unknown compounds found in whole natural food are good for you when consumed as part of a balanced diet, but may be toxic when isolated into supplement form.

According to a recent 400-page report by the Institute of Medicine (IOM), over 65% of American adults are overweight.

After looking at 1,088 pairs of twins, researchers found a correlation between sleeping fewer than seven hours a night with an increased BMI and greater genetic influences on BMI.

After analyzing results of two studies in China and Japan and two in the US and Australia, a significant trend was discovered: The more white rice consumed, the higher the risk of type 2 diabetes.

Researchers concluded that a steady diet of HGL foods will increase inflammation in overweight and obese people, and most likely everyone else too.

Researchers concluded that what dieters say or think in times of decision or temptation can make a huge difference in one's rate of success.

The co-authors of the new book The TurboCharged Mind believe people have spent a fair amount of time 'hypnotizing' themselves into bad patterns.

Recent research suggest that weight-loss surgery can reverse and possibly cure diabetes.

Melanoma, like many other modern diseases, had previously been considered an age related condition.

Researchers found that daily consumption of red meat, both processed and unprocessed, was associated with increased risk of total, cardiovascular disease and cancer mortality.

Researchers noted that patients following the Mediterranean diet appeared to protect the brain.

Researchers discovered that other genes controlled by KLF-14 are linked to a range of metabolic conditions including BMI, obesity, cholesterol, insulin and glucose levels.

A study from Yale University suggested that people's state of mind influences how they react physiologically to food.

Researchers recently found that eating just one ounce of raw mixed nuts (walnuts, almonds and hazelnuts) increased serotonin levels.

Research shows that a "veggie tan" is even more appealing than the color you get from the sun.

One of the main concerns of baby boomers is healthcare costs, according to a poll published last year.

Diet high in carbohydrates sets off a metabolic cascade of events, such as an increase in blood serum glucose and insulin and an increase of lipids.

A recent Stanford University study examined 980 patients who had gastric bypass surgery.

The poll also found that half of obese boomers say they are regularly exercising; many say they get some aerobic exercise, but only 25% said they get the recommended 4-5 sessions or 2.5 hours per week.

The research shows that individuals who have a poor diet in the womb are less able to store fats normally in later life.

Reports indicate that shorter, more intense methods are not only more time-efficient, but may also be better for you.

Natural foods-like fresh fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, eggs and other quality proteins-contain an abundant variety of antioxidants and other ingredients we need for optimal health.

The study identified specific behavior of their mothers around the time of birth.

A study reported in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, lean individuals averaged four bites per minute and chewed each bite an average of 21 times.

Some prior research has indicated that obesity may be partly hereditary; now, researchers are wondering if thinness might also be inherited.

Pre-diabetes places Baldwin among an estimated 79 million Americans with elevated blood sugar levels that can put them at risk of chronic, life-threatening Type 2 diabetes, according to the American Diabetes Association.

When we eat many different foods at the same time, our digestive system becomes unnecessarily stressed and needs to work overtime.

Virtually all studies, say the Griesels, indicate that minimizing calories while optimizing or supplying adequate nutrients results in the best physical health.

Too much Vitamin D can increase heart rate and lead to irregular heartbeat say a new report from the American Heart Association.

According to a study in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism, adults who consumed high-fructose corn syrup for two weeks as 25 percent of their daily calorie requirement had increased blood levels of cholesterol and triglycerides.

After looking at over 75,000 people for genes associated with body fat, they found evidence linking a gene called IRS1 to lower levels of body fat.