Just when you thought you were among the masses of well informed on subjects such as weight control and wellness, science decides to throw us a curve ball.  You ready for this? Obesity is still the leading cause of heart disease, but those individuals that are obese live longer with the disease than those that [...]

Did anyone happen to know that February was American Heart month?¬† Yep, back in 1963 Congress required each sitting president to proclaim the month of February as such.¬† The American Heart Association helps draft each year’s proclamation and here is a link to this year’s version http://www.whitehouse.gov/the_press_office/American-Heart-Month-2009/.
Now you might say what does this all mean [...]

On NBC tonight there is a reality show that many people know about and have seen.¬† I believe that this is the 5th season.¬† This is one of the most uplifting and inspiring television programs that a network has put on.¬† Why people get to the level where they¬†carry around an unhealthy weight doesn’t really [...]