For women and men of any age, heart disease is the number one cause of death in the United States. Each year it kills more people than ALL kinds of cancers combined. Some groups are at higher risk than others. If... read more

This article offers a fascinating look at our diet. Nearly 41% of the calories we consume are empty calories, meaning either added sugars or added fats. It is a recommended read for anyone who wants to understand the a brief history of food consumption in the US. read more

Recently, U.S. health officials have identified what they consider the Diabetes Belt. This is the geographic region where there is a higher incidence rate of diabetes. These areas were characterized by a few factors, most notably these areas had a higher prevalence of obesity and sedentary lifestyles were more pronounced. Like Diabetes itself,... read more

Los Angeles has created an ambitious cycling plan, which is expected to be approved by the City Council on Tuesday. The plan should serve as a template for other cities across the country for how they should promote and cultivate a culture supporting bicycle-based transportation. The effort has received major support from the Mayor of Los Angeles. This support,... read more

Much of the attention related to grocery stores and food retailers lately has focused on the supposed health-conscious grocery chains such as Whole Foods or Trader Joes. While these stores offer a welcome change, as they place a focus on natural, healthy foods, there is still a larger grocery/food related topic that needs to be addressed. Whole Foods and Trader Joes... read more