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2017 Wake-Up Call: The Doctor Is Out! Jan. 04, 2017
It's not my nature to end the year on such a somber note. Normally, I'm a pop-the-cork, hats-and-hor... Read More
Obesity, Fatty Foods, Death and Science Dec. 09, 2016
Something is killing us — beyond the fact that life itself is a terminal condition. This week ... Read More
2015: From Obesity to Toxicity, and Some Good News, Too Dec. 29, 2015
Looking back is so helpful when it comes to moving forward. That's why I indulge in these end-of-yea... Read More
How's Life? When Well-Being Is Measured, the US Falls Short Oct. 20, 2015
The U.S. is super terrific at tracking jobs added or lost, personal income and corporate profits, bu... Read More
Give 'Em a Break Sep. 16, 2015
It's bad enough that two-thirds of American adults are considered to be overweight or obese, but the... Read More
Coca-Cola Has a Scientific Word or Two for You in Defense of Sugary Beverages Aug. 21, 2015
Last week, I bemoaned the seemingly infinite amount of conflicting information that exists in this n... Read More
Dangers of Sugarcoating Good News About the American Diet Jul. 31, 2015
In light of recent reports that we are only consuming a small fraction of the fruits and vegetables ... Read More
When It Comes to Health and Fitness, We Continually Fail to Motivate Jul. 24, 2015
The world has never had so much information at its fingertips. In this technology-driven age, we rec... Read More
One Size Doesn't Fit All May. 27, 2015
Just as all morbidly obese people don't look alike, they all shouldn't receive the same treatment. E... Read More
Focusing on the 2nd Half in the Game of Life Feb. 13, 2015
Well, the big game not only is over but also has quickly faded into yesterday's news as fans dimly s... Read More
Smoke Gets in Their Thighs Nov. 26, 2014
It's not quite the same as saying smog is fattening, but a study out of the University of Southern C... Read More
Things I Don't Understand Sep. 03, 2014
There are things that really puzzle me. Some life insurance companies charge lower premiums if you h... Read More
Bringing Big Fat Change to Your Town, Step by Step Jun. 10, 2014
Roslyn and Norman Levy, like lots of Americans, are shocked and upset by the number of grown-ups and... Read More
Gastric Bypass for Quitting Smoking: No Fair Trade Apr. 22, 2014
Dear Annie: I am quite a bit overweight. My 29-year-old daughter is concerned that I might have a he... Read More
Bizarre Arguments and Behavior Mar. 26, 2014
Some statements and arguments are so asinine that you'd have to be an academic or a leftist to take ... Read More
Lighter, Smarter, Truthier: Three Cheers for Progress Mar. 04, 2014
Everything changes, and when I see three small but positive changes in the world of healthy lifestyl... Read More
Commitment to a Healthy Lifestyle Is More Important Than Weight in Determining Longevity Dec. 05, 2013
These days, being overweight or frankly obese is the rule rather than the exception. The body mass i... Read More
Mad Scientists in the Laboratories of Democracy Mar. 17, 2011
Supreme Court Justice Louis Brandeis once said that states are the "laboratories of democracy.&... Read More
