The creation of Health Insurance Exchanges is a major part of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of the Obama administration. It aims to provide millions of uninsured Americans with affordable and comprehensive health coverage. These exchanges will serve as marketplaces where individuals and small businesses can compare and purchase coverage in one place. […]

When counting our calorie consumption, we often overlook the ones we get from alcoholic beverages. According to a U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report, alcohol is one of the biggest contributors of empty calories in the American diet. An average adult gets about 100 calories a day from alcohol. That may sound small, […]

The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of the Obama administration aims to provide millions of Americans with affordable health insurance. Now, the law would like to make applying for coverage easier by using a simplified health insurance application. The first draft of the application was long and complex; many feared uninsured people would give […]

Not all fats are the same, most of what you hear today is, “Eat a low-fat, low-cholesterol diet.” while it is true that many fats are detrimental to health, a growing body of research shows that the important consideration is the kind of fat you eat. The Women’s Health Initiative Dietary Modification Trial showed that […]

Your pulse may tell you how long you’ll live. A new study from Denmark suggests that people with faster heart rates have higher risks of early death, regardless of their fitness level. The finding provides more evidence of the dangers of having faster resting heart rates among men and women. What’s the problem with having […]

According to a recent survey conducted by the International Food Information Council Foundation, more than half of Americans say that they want to lose weight. The survey showed that almost all say that they are trying to improve at least one aspect of their eating habits and exercise routine. But many of these kinds of […]

We always read about new ways to help us lose weight. Trying out new stuff is okay. However, we shouldn’t forget the basics like eating at the right time, essentially in order to succeed, you need to time your meals to lose weight. It is an important aspect of losing weight that shouldn’t be neglected. […]

Running outdoors is a great form of exercise. However, when it comes to burning fat,  the benefits of using treadmills are hard to beat. Treadmills allow you to run under controlled conditions, so you don’t have to worry about anything else. Here are five reasons why you should consider a treadmill if you want to […]

You’re sitting on the couch in the evening. You’ve eaten a good dinner and yet, despite being full, you start feeling like wanting something sweet. The balance of food you eat during the day can affect evening sweet cravings. However, cravings may be based on habits and associations. If you’ve always had sweets after a […]

Chances are, you have encountered trans fat without even knowing it. Before 2006, trans fat was labeled as partially hydrogenated oil. The ingredient became popular with consumers and food manufacturers because it acted as a preservative, giving foods a longer shelf life. It also gave foods a more tempting taste and texture. Most of the […]