One beer, two beers, three beers – what’s the harm in one more?

I'm a dietitian. People come to me for help losing weight. It's not uncommon for my clients to report that they "binged" on all their favorite foods the day before coming to see me, in anticipation of being told they are never "allowed" to have them again.

(BPT) - Warm weather offers many sweet delights, from trips to the beach and more free time, to seasonal foods and soirees with family and friends. Unfortunately, many of the foods we commonly associate with spring and summer are high in added sugars. Hidden sugar in summer foods can make it a challenge to regulate calories and stay on track with your health goals.

It’s no secret that our teenage daughters are under stress to look a certain way, dress a certain way, wear a certain amount of makeup and given societal pressures, be obsessed with weight.

The scenario seems straight out a J.A. Jance mystery novel. A twenty-something wife waits at home for her oppressive, alcoholic husband, who eventually is dropped off at their home after a drinking binge. "Don't you worry about your wife being at home alone at night?" the driver, a stranger the husband meets at a bar, asks as the wayward spouse exits his car. "No," says the husband, "we have dogs." Days later, the police contacts the couple. That night's driver was a serial killer suspected in the murder of several women.

(BPT) - The number of people living with type 2 diabetes continues to grow. In the United States, it is estimated that approximately 23 million Americans are currently living with the disease. Type 2 diabetes is the most common form of the disease and is a progressive and chronic condition. Patients should work with a health care professional to manage and monitor their disease.

April 12, 2006 - There are several names that will always resonate throughout the cultural pantheon that is modern day sports. Wayne Gretzky. Bill Russell. Babe Ruth. But Takero Kobayashi?