Weight Loss

By Colin McCandless With more than 40% of adults in the United States classified as being obese and many more carrying excess weight and dealing with related health conditions, it’s no secret that Americans have been suffering with this escalating epidemic for quite some time. For those with severe obesity, the most effective, long-term treatment … Read more

By James Crawford Fasting has become incredibly popular over the past few years. People from all walks of life are trying out the practice of restricting or eliminating calories. You may have considered dipping your toe in yourself or you likely know someone who has. Anyone who has fasted will tell you it’s a challenge … Read more

The hoarding of toilet paper when the coronavirus struck the United States became a sad joke. But people were also in grocery stores stocking up on nonperishable foods as well. Dry, canned and frozen food sales have all seen a substantial increase since the beginning of the pandemic. According to Nielsen market research, frozen fruit … Read more

Everyone goes shopping for groceries, most of us at least once a week. We cruise through the aisles past an abundance of appealing food items, loading our carts with everything from Almond Joy candy bars to zucchini. But do we ever give more than a passing thought to what we are doing and why? That’s … Read more

Fads come and go: the pet rock, the hula hoop and diets. And, after the holiday season, it might be tempting to consider burning off some of those festive calories with a “fad” or “crash” diet. But are these sometimes exotic eating regimens good or bad for you? HealthLinks asked the experts to review a … Read more