Sprints may be best for diabetes prevention If one of your goals in working out is to reduce your risk of developing diabetes, experts say just a few minutes of intense exercise may do the trick. Researchers at Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh found that working out hard for as little as 7.5 minu...

Although we all would be healthier if we cut sugar and sweeteners out of our diet, it's a tall order. Humans are hard-wired for sweetness which is my excuse for eating Pocky's at 8 a.m. But since 1985, the annual per-person consumption of all added sugars -- everything from beet sugar to high-fructo...

globeandmail.com: Artificial sweeteners may cause weight gain Another confirmation that natural is always better. I’ve been avoiding most highly processed foods and those containing artificial ingredients for about a year now. I have not been eating less, probably more than I used to. The diff...