Up until not too long ago, being “pleasingly plump” was a sign of good health. Especially as you got older. And now, we have the science to back up that sensible, conventional wisdom… In fact, [...]
Category: obesity
A little extra weight—and a healthy gait—protect against early death
In recent years, scientific studies have consistently found that people who are overweight—or even mildly obese—live longer with less chronic diseases than those who weigh less or who are [...]
Six reasons why you’re still vitamin D deficient
Vitamin D is one of the absolute best supplements you can take to support your health and longevity. Unfortunately, a majority of Americans — nearly 80 percent to be exact — simply aren’t [...]
Gluten-free diet tied to heart disease, obesity, and metabolic syndrome
Over the past few years, Americans have been going “gluten-free” in droves. But this latest diet craze isn’t as health conscious as you might think. In fact, new research links a gluten-free diet [...]
Exercise won’t help you lose weight
A recent UK study examining the role of exercise on weight loss is finally making its way across the pond. It illustrates that you can’t out run a bad diet. Most mainstream experts promote the [...]
The natural weight loss wonder backed by science, not hype
There is so much hype about weight loss supplements. And most of the time, that’s ALL it is — hype. As I reported back in 2015 in my Insiders’ Cures newsletter, most so-called weight-loss [...]
The safe way to stay slim — without eating less or exercising more
You may have heard how rosehips — which are popular in herbal teas, jams and juices — are a potent natural source of vitamin C and other nutrients. Maybe you’ve also heard how this fruit of the [...]
Why BMI is a bust when it comes to measuring your health
According to a new study from UCLA, 54 million Americans are perfectly healthy — but mislabeled as obese. In my view, the problem stems from our modern cultural bias against “excess” body [...]
Why Santa Claus could be your health role model
Today, many of us unwrap presents brought down the chimney by that jolly old elf, whose main characteristic is being pleasantly overweight. According to the well-known poem, his belly shakes when [...]