Vegetables offer a wide range of health benefits, but some seem to have greater potential to ward off disease than others. Broccoli falls into this category, having been widely studied for its many health effects. Research shows this cruciferous veggie…
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1/3 of Tennesseans Are Obese
A new report ranking obesity by state ranks Tennessee 9th in the nation with an obesity rate of 33.8 percent. The annual “The State of Obesity: Better Policies for a Healthier America” report was released by the Trust for America’s…
Read MoreDiet Soda May Make You Fat
Dieters opting for low-calorie fizzy drinks to help boost their weight loss may see their waistlines expand instead, experts have warned. Rather than encouraging the pounds to drop off, a new study has shown regularly drinking diet sodas adds inches…
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