Quick Tips

One of the most frequently asked questions when it comes to losing bodyfat is, How much carbohydrate should I be eating?

  Fish in your diet may cut Alzheimer’s risk in half. Just three servings a week will do it: salmon, herring...

Studies have shown that drinking alcohol can be good for you—in moderation. It improves HDL, the good cholesterol, and also opens...

Weight training can take a toll on joints. Wear and tear after years of pumping iron can cause aches and pains...

Does cortisol really force fat onto your midsection, as seen in television commercials?

There’s been some controversy recently concerning supplemental fish oil.

Recent studies show that as far as fat gain goes, it doesn’t matter if you get your calories during the day...

Coffee improves concentration. Research shows that coffee drinkers perform better on memory tests. About four cups a day is the limit....

The supplements contain such compounds as arginine or glycine propionyl-L-carnitine, which help the body produce NO, which in turn dilates blood...

Many IM readers are familiar with phosphatidylserine, a soy lipid (see page 64). It’s big on helping reduce cortisol, the stress...

Some research even shows that drinking coffee can help prevent sun damage to the skin, including melanoma, the most deadly form...

Co-enzyme Q10 (CoQ10) improves a specific cell function that can reduce headaches, according to a study reported in Neurology. About 100...

It’s a vicious circle, as the more fat you put on, the hungrier you get. There’s one more reason to...

  Macadamia nuts can help lower cholesterol. Research from Pennsylvania State University showed that eating about a handful a day reduced...

A lot of people believe that eating fiber with a meal helps block the absorption of fat. That’s true but only...