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Can you lose weight singing in the shower? I belt it out loud in the car, sing in a garage band and used to sing in a Chicago doo wop group called the ... Read More »

Do you seem to put on a few pounds every holiday season? Not surprisingly, this happens to many people during the winter doldrums. Some of it can be ... Read More »

Research shows that inflammation in the body, specifically chronic systemic inflammation, can contribute to all kinds of problems including heart ... Read More »

The first few paragraphs of this recent article in The New York Times are interesting, and after that it gets really scary. The interesting part has ... Read More »

Many studies have been done on the effects of soy on dieting, and one thing seems to keep showing up consistently: more soy means more weight loss. ... Read More »

It's a generalization in our society that people who suffer from obesity just lack willpower or control, and that if they would "just eat less," then ... Read More »

We hear it all the time -- if you want to lose weight eat more protein. Have you ever wondered why? What is it about protein that helps us lose ... Read More »

When I became a mother, I quit sleeping. First it was pregnancy, then it was nightly feedings, colds, flu, toddler separation anxiety, pretty soon it ... Read More »

Ahhhh ... sleep. One of my favorite pastimes. No, I'm not just lazy -- I've embraced the restorative power of sleep, which I've heard can have a ... Read More »