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100 Calorie Snack Packs Aren’t Healthy, Try These Alternatives
Snacks are as dialed into our daily meals as breakfast, lunch and dinner. Yet, these between-meal repasts, which all too often are nutritionally inadequate,...
Are We Having Enough Sex?
The amount of sex we have varies from person to person. However, recent studies have suggested that there are many benefits to regular sex that go beyond simply feeling good and all sexed up.
Diagnostic Changes to Autism Coming
The American Psychiatric Association announced in early December that it is making substantial changes to autism diagnostic criteria. The Diagnostic Statistics Manual, also known...
The Plastic Poison That Lingers for Generations of Children
BPA (bisphenol A) is a hormone-disrupting synthetic estrogen chemical additive that is used in many forms of plastic and packaging products. Numerous studies have...
Eating Disorders: What Are the Differences and How Can We Help?
Several celebrities have made news in the past few weeks by announcing they have struggled with eating disorders in the past. Lady Gaga announced...
3 Libido Killing Foods: Your Diet Might be Stalling Your Sex...
If you find yourself saying “not tonight,” it might be the fault of what you are eating. Low libido has become a serious problem...
Is Fructose Shocking Your Brain?
In the ever-shifting lineup of dietary villains, sugar has taken a commanding lead. Even New York City mayor Michael Bloomberg has fingered sugar as...
Alternative and Complimentary Therapies for Autism Spectrum Disorder
Autism is an illness that is still not well understood by the medical community. While a great deal of research is still being conducted...
4 Healthy Eating Tips for Those Holiday Parties
We’ve made it past Thanksgiving, but many of us are still faced with all kinds of holiday festivities that center around food and eating...
5 Power Foods for Diabetes Sufferers We Can All Benefit From
Diabetes is an illness that affects almost every aspect of your life. If you have diabetes, it is important to eat foods that can...