Some types of foods are easier to incorporate into one’s diet than others. If your doctor advises you to eat more fruits or vegetables, you can quite easily select the varieties that you like best and up your intake. The same can be said for other commonly... 

They say the holidays are a time for overindulgence, but there are many healthy habits that we find ourselves practicing during this season that should be no-brainers anytime throughout the year! As the holidays wind down, I’ll be reminding myself... 

It’s starting to get chilly out there! Over the holidays, warm drinks and cocktails like eggnog , Tom and Jerrys, and hot buttered rum are in abundance. The problem is that these drinks are stacked with sugar and saturated fat. Spiked mulled cider... 

If you aren’t able to take our advice on preventing a hangover this New Year, here are a few tips on making it more bearable. Remember: lots of water, but mostly just time. Or, if you’re PartySugar, your remedy might be another cocktail .... 

The holidays are almost over, and I definitely ate and drank more in these past few weeks than I do in a month. OK, maybe I’m exaggerating, but coupled with exercising less, I definitely feel like a blob. My first New Year’s resolution is... 

If you’re planning a night out (or even in) for New Year’s Eve, chances are you might imbibe a little‚ or a lot. And, if you’re watching your weight, keep in mind that cocktails can be filled to the brim with hidden calories . That’s... 

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Food has always played a pivotal role in shaping culture, and many great traditions are based around its symbolism. New Year’s Eve is no exception – throughout the world, specific foods are eaten because they are believed to bring good luck... 

Some people like to play board games, watch sporting events or knit in their spare time. Me? I like to browse around the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention web site. I sometimes search around there for statistics that help shape the content that... 

We also highlight favorites about odd embargoes, the New England Journal of Medicine (c. 1800s) and an inspirational soprano. Original post: Best of the Health Blog 2010: LeBron, XMRV and Dendreon  Read More →