Year: 2010

This week on KDKA-TV, I talk about the Reds and the Greens of the holiday season — what’s healthy, what’s not, and why!! Sorry I couldn’t put the video here, but REAL Player is having an obstinant Teen-Moment and won’t load to my Blogger Account. Arg!! Here is the...

Show notes for the program RIGHT NOW (12/04/10, noon EST). How to keep your vitamins in your veggies — where they belong!!  AUDIO location: http://www.wmnyradio.com/business_of_health.aspx  VIDEO location: http://www.ustream.tv/channel/the-will-clower-show Healthy Cooking Techniques Boiling your veggies can lead to leaching of the water soluble vitamins (like the anti-carcinogenic properties of broccoli...

Here are my show notes for the program RIGHT NOW (12/04/10, noon EST). Talking about Weight Watchers’ new point system. Is this good or not? Do you like it? Does it work?  AUDIO location: http://www.wmnyradio.com/business_of_health.aspx  VIDEO location: http://www.ustream.tv/channel/the-will-clower-show WEIGHT WATCHERS NEW PLAN The new plan, company officials say, is...

Here are my show notes for the program RIGHT NOW (12/04/10, noon EST), we’re giving you 9 ways to boost your brain power — or at least make your slide into forgetfulness take longer!! AUDIO location: http://www.wmnyradio.com/business_of_health.aspx  VIDEO location: http://www.ustream.tv/channel/the-will-clower-show Healthy food and memory Healthy eating lowers your risk...

Saturday at noon (EST) I’ll be talking about how to increase your BRAIN function, and how to cook foods so you don’t leach out the healthy nutrients. Plus, the health news of the week. (Please forward this to anyone who NEEDS a bigger brain :)) We’re on radio, internet radio, and...

“Buyer beware” is a phrase that we’re used to hearing when you need a gadget or car or some other chintzy consumer goods. You have to protect yourself against people who sell you things that are not in your best interest. Unfortunately, the same can be true with your own doctor. Welcome to our...

I have had two major conversations in two days on childhood obesity.  (Please forward this article to anyone who knows anyone who cares about childhood obesity) Bottom line: A child is not fat because of decisions they made … a child is fat because of decisions they were allowed...

I’m hosting a dessert party for about 20-30 peeps, and we’re still putting together the menu now — I’d love to get your thoughts on recipes you’ve made that are easy and makes-you-moan-out-loud delicious!! (Please share this article with someone who LOVES desserts — yeah right!!)  Right now I’m...

Apparently, according to this new research, almost everyone!! Heres the article from Reutershttp://r.reuters.com/guv67q The scientists did a very simple thing. They looked to see whether we were getting enough vitamin D and calcium. With the exception of young girls (9-14), the answer is a resounding YES. Thus we are...

This is a list of the worst fast food offenders. Just check out the Sodium column!! If you go to Subway, because you think you want to be Jared when you grow up and slim down, just check out the incredible amount of calories (and sodium) in #4 on...

“Healthy mall food” isn’t an oxymoron!! There are actually a few good choices out there. Yes, you practically have to be an archeologist to find them, but you mainly just have to know where to look. Please share this with anyone who will be shopping (and EATING) in the mall. This article explores the...

When I was growing up as a wee neuroscientist, I was told that we could not grow any new brain cells.  So, when you go on a bender and wake up to feel like a jack-hammer is lodged in your head because of all the neurons you pummeled the...