Obese People Lose Weight at High Altitudes

Here's a possible future diet tip: Move to a mountaintop.In a recent study, obese individuals who spent time at a mountain facility at high altitudes lost weight without going on a diet. And they kept the pounds off for at least four weeks once they returned to normal altitudes.The researchers suspect part of the weight loss can be attributed to the thin air,...

Compounds in Green Tea May Protect Against Common Eye Diseases

Green tea has increasingly become one of the world’s most popular beverages, and for good reason. The purported health benefits of green tea are nothing short of amazing. It appears to reduce the risk for a wide range of diseases, from bacterial or viral infections to chronic degenerative conditions including cardiovascular disease, stroke, cancer, diabetes...