Dr. Alex Jimenez

Reset Your Taste Buds to Crave Less Sugar

Did you know that flavored yogurt in the United States has a lot more sugar than it does in other… Read More

July 10, 2017

Are Latest Coconut Oil Warnings Overblown?

Is coconut oil a metabolism-boosting superfood or an artery-clogging threat to heart health? That question has fueled a raging debate… Read More

July 10, 2017

Pet Owners More Likely to Find Ticks on Themselves

Having a pet dog or cat more than doubles the odds that humans will find a tick on themselves, and… Read More

July 10, 2017

Resistance Exercise May Help Stave Off Heart, Diabetes Risks

Middle aged adults who do even a small amount of regular strength training exercise may be lowering their risk of… Read More

July 7, 2017

Does Smelling Food Make You Fat?

People who complain that they only have to smell food to gain weight may be right. Researchers at the University… Read More

July 6, 2017

Acupuncture Can Aid Weight Loss

New research has found that acupuncture could be effective as a tool to aid weight loss. Carried out by the… Read More

July 6, 2017

Some Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids are Effective

A handful of over-the-counter "personal sound amplification products" fared as well as an expensive hearing aid in helping people pick… Read More

July 6, 2017

Chocolate is Good for Your Brain

Is your idea of a balanced diet chocolate in both hands? If so, you may be onto something — at… Read More

July 3, 2017

5 Reasons to Take a Nap

As long as it doesn't take more than 30 minutes to an hour, a nap is good for our health… Read More

July 3, 2017

Popular Prostate Drugs Can Cause Harm

Popular hormone-based drugs for treating an enlarged prostate could increase men's risk of type 2 diabetes, heart disease or stroke,… Read More

June 30, 2017

Office Workers as Sedentary as Retirees: Study

UK research has revealed that many middle-aged office workers are as sedentary as elderly pensioners. Carried out by the University… Read More

June 29, 2017

Is This Hidden Condition Robbing Your Strength?

You may be familiar with osteoporosis, the so-called “brittle bone” disease, but there is another condition – sarcopenia – that… Read More

June 29, 2017

Good Night’s Sleep Minimizes Stress Eating

Feeling stressed at work can lead to us reaching for unhealthy snacks and extra portions, but a new study has… Read More

June 27, 2017

Drinking Ages Cells

The more alcohol people drink, the faster their cells appear to age. Researchers from Japan's Kobe University Graduate School of… Read More

June 27, 2017

Too Much Exercise Harms GI Function: Study

When it comes to stomach discomfort during exercise, forget that old adage "no pain, no gain." New research suggests that… Read More

June 26, 2017

10 Unusual Warning Signs of Disease

Gray hair could be an early warning sign of heart disease. Hiccups that won’t go away may foreshadow cancer. Sometimes… Read More

June 26, 2017

Fish May Ease Arthritis Pain

Eating fish at least twice a week may significantly reduce the pain and swelling associated with rheumatoid arthritis, a new… Read More

June 25, 2017

Wallpaper Breeds Sick Building Toxins: Study

Wallpaper may contribute to sick building syndrome, a new study suggests. Toxins from fungus growing on wallpaper can easily become… Read More

June 25, 2017

Dangerous Mono Diet Draws Warnings From Experts

A new diet plan that dictates that you eat only one food for several weeks to lose weight fast is… Read More

June 20, 2017