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Sugar: How Bad Is It for You Really?

August 15, 2017

Research has shown that too much of the sweet stuff can lead to obesity, type 2 diabetes, coronary artery disease, cognitive decline and even...

tags: cancer , carbohydrates , dextrose , diabetes , glucose , heart disease , high fructose corn syrup , maltose , malt syrup , obesity , rice syrup , sucrose , sugar

Good Carbs, Bad Carbs: Is Fruit Bad For Your Health?

November 11, 2015

You turn on the TV and there's a slick talk show host promising dramatic weight loss results if you stop eating grapes. You click on a link...

tags: carbohydrates , carbs , diabetes , diet , health , healthy eating , nutrition , obesity , wellness

3 Embarrassing Men's Health Issues You Need...

July 8, 2015

Your wife keeps nagging you to see the doctor about that embarrassing health condition you refuse to even talk about. You can't possibly...

tags: diabetes , erectile dysfunction , exercise , health , infertility , male incontinence , male infertility , men's health , obesity , smoking

Is Obesity Beautiful? Size 22 Supermodel Causes...

July 3, 2015

True, health is personal. And beauty comes in many sizes. But here are 5 situations when obesity definitely leads to health problems.

tags: diabetes , exercise , health , healthy eating , heart disease , nutrition , obesity , sleep apnea , wellness

New Year's Resolutions Nobody Makes, But ...

December 30, 2014

January 1 is just around the corner — a new year, a clean slate. Time to start making your New Year's resolutions. But this time, ...

tags: depression , diet , exercise , goals , health , new year's resolutions , nutrition , obesity , screen time , sleep , wellness

Surprising Risk Factors For Diabetes: Your...

November 25, 2014

Obesity and type 2 diabetes in children has been on the rise. You might be surprised to find that school policies can put kids at risk for obesity...

tags: children's health , diabetes , diet , exercise , healthy eating , kids , kids health , nutrition , obesity , parenting , pediatrics , peds

Gestational Diabetes: What Every Woman Needs...

July 2, 2014

Gestational diabetes is one of the most common medical complications, occurring in nearly 200,000 US pregnancies each year. Gestational Diabetes...

tags: diabetes , diet , first trimester , gestational diabetes , healthy eating , motherhood , obesity , pregnancy , pregnant , second trimester , third trimester

News for New Moms: The Benefits of Breastfeeding

June 5, 2014

As an internationally board-certified lactation consultant, I'm often asked, What are the benefits of breast milk?

tags: baby , breastfeeding , breast milk , childhood obesity , ear infections , formula feeding , infant nutrition , kids , kids health , motherhood , parenting , pediatrics , peds , preparing for baby , sids