Humans have long been searching for the fountain of youth.  We long for a miracle drug to help us live longer healthier lives.  A nutrient called resveratrol is making big news on this front. Resveratrol was originally discovered in the 40’s, but has been gaining in popularity since Harvard released their impressive results in 2006.  In the study, resveratrol was feed to overweight mice. ... 

According to the American Heart Association the risk of death increases with weight. Nearly 112,000 deaths per year may be attributable to obesity. Those individuals with a body mass index (BMI) greater than 30 are more likely to die than compared to people at a healthy weight. Here are some of the consequences of weight gain presented on the American Heart Association’s website: • A weight... 

I’ve written about this phenomenon before: studies are showing how critical sleep is to weight control.   Previously, studies have shown that lack of sleep can lead to weigh gain, but in a recent rash of studies, the opposite has been found to be true also.  Getting a good night’s sleep can help you lose weight.  There are even some experts who site our nation’s lack of sleep as a cause...