Why Exercise is Not Effective for Weight Loss

In All Health Watch, Diet and Nutrition, Featured Article, Fitness and Exercise, Weight Loss

There are a lot of important reasons why you should exercise…

It builds strong bones and muscles, which help to ensure that you stay active and able for many years to come. It can also dramatically reduce your risk of cancer, heart disease and diabetes. It can lift your mood and alleviate depression. It can even improve memory and thinking and cause new brain cells to form.… Read More

Scientific Sleight of Hand: Two Ways Big Pharma Lies to You

In All Health Watch, Big Pharma, Featured Article, General Health

A little over 30 years ago, Henry Gadsden was the CEO of Merck Pharmaceuticals. And he was distressed that his products were limited to sick people. He wanted to expand the market. In fact, he wished Merck could become more like “Wrigley’s chewing gum.” He openly dreamed of making drugs for healthy people. That way, Merck could “sell to everyone.”

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Is Stevia Bad For You?

In All Health Watch, Diet and Nutrition, Health Warning

As more and more consumers become aware of the many negative health effects of over-consuming sugar in their diet, the search continues for a good replacement to sweeten foods. While the FDA has insisted that artificial sweeteners like aspartame (brand name Equal) and sucralose (brand name Splenda) are safe, they can cause side effects in many people. Headaches and muscle pain are two of the more common reported side effects, for example.… Read More