The 6 M’s of Exercise! (Health and Weight Benefits of Exercise)

In my last blog, I spoke about diet versus exercise for weight loss. While exercise all by itself does not work well for weight loss (we ne...

Why I’m worrying about Vyvanse and Binge Eating Disorder

Seeming quick fixes can be so tempting. This week’s inbox held the following message from an old patient: “I was watching Good Morning Ameri...

Diet vs. Exercise for Weight Loss - which is more effective?

When it comes to weight loss, which is more effective - diet or exercise?   Of course BOTH diet and exercise are important for overall healt...

Seasonal Affective Disorder; Sunlight Affects Weight, Appetite, Leptin, Ghrelin

Patients have been asking about SAD/Seasonal Affective Disorder and the effect of daylight on appetite and weight. The days are finally sta...

How much caffeine in chocolate covered coffee beans? Death by caffeine?

Caffeine was the topic of my first post back in 2009: ( http://healthyweightcenter.blogspot.com/2009/01/caffeine-confusion.html ), and a fam...

Train Your Brain to Crave Healthy Food instead of Junk Food: MRI Research at Tufts

Can we actually change how our brain responds junk food - actually switch OFF our cravings for junk food, and switch ON our cravings for hea...

Flashback Thursday: Seasonal Eating Challenges ("Seasonal Eating Disorder"!)

Seasonal Eating Challenges If you are finding yourself nibbling before dinner, and craving sweets after dinner, you are not alone!  The shor...