The effects of stress on your health and weight
We’re all familiar with stress. Stress is a natural “fight or flight” response to difficult or tense situations. During times of stress, the brain floods with stress hormones,…
Take these steps to prevent cancer as you age
Nearly 40 percent of people in the US will be diagnosed with some form of cancer during their lives. Although the disease can occur at any age, advancing…
Gene linked to obesity becoming more of a problem
Although scientists have discovered more than 50 genes that influence weight, one appears to be chief among them: the fat mass and obesity-associated gene, also known as the…