In the ongoing battle to stay fit, there are wellness weapons that will help turn back time from top to bottom. Here are six simple (and affordable) steps to self-improvement. More >>

There is much ado about aging these days. We worry about looking old, feeling old, getting old, and being old. But we can forestall "longevity-related" decline with good nutrition, mental stimulation, a healthy environment, and appropriate exercise... More >>

The Good Earth, a small group of natural food restaurants begun in the 1970s that the trade journal Nation's Restaurant News called, "probably the most prominent chain example of a health-food concept," serves up innovative ideas that you can easily and economically replicate at home, such as starting the day with whole grains, vegetables and legumes. More >>

Popular national submarine sandwich shops often show off in their ads which subs are lower in fat and calories compared to the more tubby ones they offer. Almost always, this also involves selecting a smaller roll than the longest choice. You can make the same wise decisions at home while replicating the fun of going out. More >>

Studies indicate that 95 percent of dieters gain back all the lost weight, plus at least 10 percent more. This can set up a pattern of yo-yo dieting, which doctors warn is often more dangerous to the body than simply staying consistently at a higher weight. Therefore, your most important New Year's resolution may be to figure out how not to regain the pounds you lost. More >>

I hear you talk about the difference between an involuntary illness and an illness in which you have some choice in its development. I presume obesity falls into the latter category. More >>

What do you do when your loved one is obese, has heart disease in their family, and won't lose weight? More >>

Even if you didn't hide scores of extra vegetables in your Thanksgiving dishes, there's no reason you can't up your family's after-feast nutrition profile by stuffing leftovers full of compatible, seasonal vegetables... More >>

A cornucopia that's overflowing with produce is a symbol of Thanksgiving and often the perfect centerpiece for the holiday table. Why not take a cue from that symbol and try to innovatively sneak more nutritious vegetables into your holiday feast? Here's how... More >>

I must be one of the few people who crave pumpkin seeds (haha I shouldn't admit that) but I would like your listeners to know that this is not necessarily a good food option. More >>