New studies show carnitine, often found in energy drinks, supplements and beef, can increase risk of cardiac disease by Elizabeth Barker If you thought you were safe from heart disease by skipping red meat, think again. A study published in Nature Medicine earlier this year shows that a compound called carnitine, found in beef, can speed […]
Brian Patton, aka the Sexy Vegan, promises a no stress, truly happy happy hour
David “Avocado” Wolfe’s secrets for gorgeous health: Putting in healthy foods, pure water and nutrients; and leaving out unhealthy, damaging foods and water.
By Elizabeth Barker When it comes to boosting levels of vitamin D—a nutrient found to fight diseases ranging from diabetes to depression—munching on mushrooms might be just as helpful as popping a supplement. In a new study from Boston University School of Medicine, a group of healthy adults given either vitamin-D-rich mushroom powder or vitamin […]
Diners at Pedaler’s Fork will be delighted to discover what has so obviously been missing in the West Valley: a destination restaurant
Time of day and your last meal are as important as knowing the facts By Margaret Heffernan Judgment counts. As politically correct as the words “don’t judge” may be, we all make judgments every day that are essential to our health and well-being. We like to think that we make the big ones with enough […]
Not satisfied with an anti-aging day treatment at a Beverly Hills spa, I journeyed from California to Kerala, birthplace of one of the world’s oldest medical systems, to immerse myself in the real deal for a month.
Formerly plus-size vegetarian Jaime Berube explains why you don’t have to eat meat to get your protein needs met
By Elizabeth Barker If you’re still struggling with blemishes way past your teen years, take a look at your eating routine. A report recently published in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics indicates that overdoing it on foods high on the glycemic index could leave you more acne-prone, and that shaking up […]
Fresh energy, great outdoor access and sunny summers By Teresa Bergen Portland is one of those cities visitors fall in love with and immediately start packing to move, with or without a job in sight. Artists, musicians, bike culture enthusiasts, yoga teachers, writers and idealists all are magnetized by the Rose City. When they can’t […]