Meg, I've heard Vinegar can help with weight loss. True, or another wives' tale? Thanks! Vinegar is an excellent preservative and a good household cleaner, but it is not a medicine or a weight-loss drug. Several popular ... Read More

Many athletes stock up on carbs before and during exercise, but for those of us looking to lose weight with exercise, is there a 'best' time of the day to work out?

Running on empty may not be such a bad idea af ... Read More

Should average bicycle riders ride with their heads as low as possible, as racers do?

Probably not. A study from Trinity College in Dublin, Ireland shows that "aerodynamic position" (with the head down nearer ... Read More

Donna asks; I am on obese person on Warfarin. Do you know of any Health & Nutrition books with recipes out there that would help me keep within the therapeutic range for my Warfarin and yet be low calorie?

Donna,< ... Read More

Lisa in Wilmington asks:

My goal is to loss between 25 and 30 pounds this year. I have so many questions on where to even start! I know protein and calcium are helpful in losing weight. Can you recommend any smoothi ... Read More

My doctor says I have gout. What is that and what do I do? Joe – Elsmere, DE

Gout is a kind of arthritis. It can cause sudden burning, swelling and stiffness in a joint, most often the big toe, feet or lower ... Read More

Meg,
I admit to being something of a "binge snacker." I know that has an impact on my weight, but what really is good to go for when you just plain have that urge? Thanks! Mark

Mark,
Proper snack ma ... Read More

I really want to quit smoking I have tryed a few times cold turkey but havent had much success. Is there anything out there that actually works to help you quit?
Kathy
New Castle


Kathy,
Congrat ... Read More

Cutting out regular sodas is a great way to boost your weight loss. If you drink even 1 soda a day, that’s enough calories to add almost one pound a week! On the other hand, if you give up one soda a week, you can lose almost ... Read More

I was thinking about joining one of those weight lose programs like Nutri System or Jenny Craig. Do you have any suggestions on which one would be the most beneficial and cost effective? Thanks!

First congratulati ... Read More

Kim from Wilmington writes:

I know it takes awhile to see results when starting an exercise program, but I just wanted to know if there was anything I could do to get some results faster? Maybe taking a vitamin, o ... Read More

Kathy from New Castle asks:
I just wanted to know what time of day is best to exercise? The only time I get to exercise is at night after work. Should I exercise before or after dinner??

Hi Kathy,
There ... Read More

Heather from Seaford writes:
I have recently quit eating any beef products. I now hear that chicken, turkey, and pork are also very hard to digest, even harder than beef. Is this true?

Heather,
Foo ... Read More

Katie in Salisbury writes:
I am in a wheelchair, can not use my legs and all my weight is around my middle. I have tried all kinds of diets and nothing has worked. I've tried cutting out all snacks, and just eating 3 m ... Read More

Q : I have ringing in my ears? What is causing that?

A: Nearly 36 million Americans suffer from tinnitus or head noises. It may be an intermittent sound or an annoying continuous sound in one or both ears. Its pitch ... Read More

Kathy Asks:
I REALLY WOULD LIKE TO LOSE WEIGHT ESPECIALLY IN THE MID SECTION! BUT I LOVE "BAD" FOOD AND SEEM TO NEVER HAVE TIME TO EXERCIZE. DO YOU HAVE ANY SUGGESTIONS? I EAT OUT A LOT BECAUSE DONT HAVE TIME TO COOK. ... Read More

Matt from New Jersey asks:
What is the low down on energy drinks? Are they really good for you?

Matt,
No. Energy drinks are not good for you! First, let’s distinguish energy drinks from Sport drinks ... Read More

Question from Lynda in Middletown: I HAVE BEEN WORKING OUT INTENSLY FOR SOMETIME NOW. AND ALTHOUGH I'M NOT PERFECT WITH MY FOOD INTAKE, I HAVE BEEN STAYING, FOR THE MOST PART, AT AROUND 1800 CALS/DAY. OCASSIONALLY, I M ... Read More

Maggie from Newark asks: I'm trying to do all that I can to be healthy. Is vitamin water a good choice?

Meg's reply: I vote no. Look at it this way - good or bad, getting vitamins in your water is certainly ... Read More

Kelly from New Castle asks: Over the past year I have lost 30 pounds and I exercise regularly. My body fat has dropped from 42% to 31% which is considered good for my age. I really feel good except that I still want t ... Read More

Hi, Meg!
I'm at the gym three times a week and want to maximum what little time I have to spend there. So, with each visit I try and do both cardio and weights. Which is the better workout...a half hour to 40 minutes of ... Read More

From Jen in Newark:
I've heard that you should step on the scale every day if you're trying to lose weight. I always feel so disappointed when I do because even if I've lost weight, it's not very much and sometimes ev ... Read More