Chances are you know someone with high blood pressure, or hypertension. According to the Centers for Disease Control, almost 1/3 of all Americans suffer from hypertension, characterized by a blood pressure measuring 140/90 mmHg or more (normal blood pressure is…
If you’ve been following the vaccine debate, you know that enough people are convinced that the potential risk of vaccination is greater than its benefits that we are experiencing an upswing in cases of measles, a disease once thought to…
First there was the sports drink. Modeled after rehydration fluids used for medical purposes, sports drinks provide fluid, electrolytes (sodium and potassium) and an energy source (sugar). These drinks can be more effective than water in aiding performance as they…
The media was all over it. “A Call for a Low-Carb Diet That Embraces Fat” announced Anahad O’Connor in the New York Times (9-1-14) . Even Medscape Medical News responded to a study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine…
Nuts are often avoided by those following low-fat or low-calorie diets. After all, 1 cup of shelled pistachios have 702 calories, 67% of which are from fat. Recent research has suggested, though, that the type of fat as well as…
On February 17, 2014, the New York Times printed an article in their Business section by Stephanie Strom titled “A Big Bet on Gluten-Free.” The article reports that 11% of households are now purchasing gluten-free foods, and that the industry…
By: Liz Canepari M.S. Candidate Nutrition & Exercise Physiology Teachers College, Columbia University As we all know exercise has many health benefits that are discussed day in and day out. To name a few, exercise helps to control our weight,…