Becky Holman
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Food Facts
Chocolate to get lean? Maybe so. Researchers at the University of Granada have shown that “higher consumption of chocolate is associated...
LatestBecky HolmanApril 15, 2015 -
Food Facts
Beer appears to have health-promoting properties. Like wine, it is an excellent source of flavonoids, according to the January ’14 Bottom...
LatestBecky HolmanSeptember 8, 2014 -
Food Facts
Greek yogurt has been named “the single best food for shedding pounds” by Harvard researchers. According to the December ’13 Health,...
LatestBecky HolmanAugust 21, 2014 -
Food Facts
Circumen, an active compound in the spice turmeric, may help heal depression. According to the January ’14 Prevention, just 1,000 milligrams...
LatestBecky HolmanJuly 13, 2014 -
Don’t Get Stoned
According to those who have had to pass them, kidney stones are an incredibly painful affliction. Doctors suggest drinking plenty of...
AdviceBecky HolmanMarch 18, 2014 -
Food Facts
Fruit should be on your kitchen counter, not in your fridge—at least most varieties. According to the September ’13 Bottom Line...
LatestBecky HolmanFebruary 28, 2014 -
Q: I’m dropping bodyweight, but my skin doesn’t seem to be tightening up.
Q: I’m overweight, and I’ve been jogging on the treadmill, but I’m not lifting weights. I’m dropping bodyweight, but my skin...
LatestBecky HolmanJanuary 17, 2014 -
Derailing Migraines
A killer headache can ruin a good workout. If you get them frequently and if they are intense enough to be labeled...
AdviceBecky HolmanJanuary 5, 2014 -
Sleep It Off
According to the April ’13 Prevention, a study at the New York Obesity Research Center found that sleep-restricted people may eat...
AdviceBecky HolmanNovember 12, 2013 -
Fast-Talking Influence
We often associate fast talkers with hyperactivity—or even scams. Slick con artists are usually “fast talkers,” but there is another breed...
AdviceBecky HolmanSeptember 25, 2013 -
More Chill, Less Ill
When it’s cold out, we love to bundle up by the fireplace to stay toasty, but it may be better to...
AdviceBecky HolmanSeptember 19, 2013 -
New View: Eggs Are Good for You
In a special health report put out by the magazine Prevention, a section on eggs was particularly interesting: “Research found that...
LatestBecky HolmanSeptember 15, 2013 -
Relax and Remember
We’ve all been frustrated when we can’t remember where we put something—like our car keys—resulting in lots of wasted time searching...
AdviceBecky HolmanSeptember 13, 2013 -
Do Reps to De-Stress
According to the November ’12 Health, a study out of Tel Aviv University in Israel showed that people who exercised moderately...
AdviceBecky HolmanSeptember 10, 2013 -
Food Facts
Sugar is a far greater danger to your heart than fat, according to the February ’13 Better Health. Sugar is what...
Diet & RecipesBecky HolmanAugust 29, 2013