When choosing topics for Scientifically Speaking, I find it helpful to investigate everyday issues I see in my own health and the health of those around me. As an avid runner, I’m often running on the treadmill to get in a good cardio workout. And while…
Read More
This is a Flash-based video and may not be viewable on mobile devices. The Flavorists. Morley Safer reports on the multibillion dollar flavor industry, whose scientists create natural and artificial flavorings that make your mouth water and keep you coming back for more. For transcript,…
Read More
Branding USANA Ever since Dr. Myron Wentz founded USANA in 1992, we’ve been innovators. We’ve been on the cutting edge. We’ve known our products were the most scientifically advanced on the market. Now, after 20 years and with a brand new look and attitude, we’re ready to share that…
Read More
by Dr. Yoni Freedhoff I can’t tell you how many times I’ve heard that statement. There are even TV shows and bootcamps dedicated to those “last” 10 pounds. What does that mean “last”? For most people out there it means the last 10 pounds to…
Read More
By Dr. Mercola The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) and the National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) have filed a petition with the FDA1 requesting the agency “amend the standard of identity” for milk and 17 other dairy products. This was done to provide for the use…
Read More
By Alisa Bowman, Photographs by Kenji Toma It was supposed to be a routine study. At the University of Minnesota 2 years ago, Shalamar Sibley, M.D., was examining how calorie reduction might affect hormone pathways. On a hunch, she decided to test one more variable: vitamin D….
Read More
There’s at least one in most families—picky eaters. Children are often the culprit of turning up their noses to dinner. Unfortunately, the foods that get the “stink eye” the most are the foods needed for proper cellular function and growth. Help even the pickiest eater…
Read More
ASHLEY COLLINS Let’s face it, we all have our insecurities, and no matter what size, shape, color or age, it’s become an all-too-common pastime to self criticize and scrutinize our outward appearances. Blame it on whatever you will — the media, pop culture, that…
Read More