Health Blogs

Most sleep-medicine doctors report that their practices are overwhelmingly dominated by women. Reports have shown that almost 3 in 10 women are now using some type of sleep-aide, at least a few ... Read More »

From wine to jelly to raisins, grapes can be enjoyed in a number of ways. So it's no wonder that grapes are the second-most popular fruit (they come in a close second to oranges) and that growing and ... Read More »

I know, I know, this sounds like the same old theme I bring up from time-to-time. “TV is bad and books are good.” But, I thought this time around, I’d share with you all some sobering data ... Read More »

One of my neighbors, Richard Scammell, is a wonderful cook. In fact, I consider him a chef even though he does not cook for a living. Cooking is his hobby, but when it comes to food preparation, ... Read More »

The recent allegations of child-sexual abuse involving Jerry Sandusky, an ex-Penn State football coach, have turned our world upside down over the past couple of weeks. As more details emerge, it is ... Read More »

Chickpeas, otherwise known as garbanzo beans, enjoy a huge popularity in kitchens all over the world. In most Middle Eastern countries, chickpeas are included in a variety of different foods, from ... Read More »

As it is almost cold and flu season once again, now is a good time to pro-actively support the system that keeps us well and fights the germs and flu bugs that cause cold and flu – our immune ... Read More »

If you're eating wholesome food but unable to lose weight, you may be overestimating the calories you are burning, or underestimating the amount of food you are eating. You wouldn't be alone since ... Read More »

Each fall, millions of Americans carve pumpkins for Halloween and enjoy traditional pumpkin pie on Thanksgiving. But with a little imagination, pumpkins become more than decorations and dessert. A ... Read More »