When did you start working with Michelle Obama? I went to Washington in 2009 as a health policy fellow with the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the National Academy of Medicine. It was a mid-career fellowship I did as a faculty member at the CU School of Medicine. As part of that fellowship, I was … Read more
Food is one of our basic needs. It is the fuel that nourishes our bodies, providing the energy and nutrients needed for growth, vitality and general well-being. While good food can help us stay healthy, contaminated, expired, or improperly stored food can lead to various health risks. One in 10 people worldwide are affected by … Read more
A green Mediterranean diet may slow brain aging, according to a study from Ben-Gurion University. Researchers have found that a 1 percent reduction in body weight can make the brain look nearly 9 months younger in an 18-month period. This finding offers a potential method to slow down obesity-induced brain aging and a strategy to … Read more
On World Bicycle Day, discover the health benefits of indoor cycling and make a healthy choice! Also check out some of the best spin bikes you can invest in! Nostalgia strikes the moment someone says the world of cycling. In my childhood, evenings were spent on bike rides with friends. Those were the days of … Read more
A lean midsection is at the top of most workout wish lists, especially with warmer weather on the way. In fact, it’s the most common fitness question I get asked. Unfortunately, there is no simple solution to getting rid of stubborn belly fat, the midsection is one of the hardest areas of the body to … Read more
For a midday pick-me-up, skip the extra cup of coffee and try one of these energizing lunch recipes instead. Featuring energy-boosting foods like eggs, pears, chickpeas, and beans, these meals can help keep you energized and motivated to tackle the rest of the day. Recipes like our Chickpea Tuna Salad and our Best Sandwich Egg … Read more
These nutritious and tasty breakfast recipes can help you feel energized for whatever lies ahead. Energy-boosting foods like peanut butter, eggs, maple syrup and pears are highlighted in these dishes, so they can help you feel ready and fueled to take on the rest of the day. Recipes like our Baked Oatmeal with Pears and … Read more
