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As we approach those middle years, we realize things are changing. Some are no big deal. Most people can handle a little grey here and there. And those little noises your body makes when you get out of bed each morning – nothing a little stretching can’t take care of, right? But what about that unexplained bulge starting to form around your midsection? Despite healthy eating and regular exercise, you may find you still have an unwanted spare tire. Doctors Mike and Mary Dan Eades have the solution for you.

The party season is upon us! From now until January 2nd, there will be caroling parties, open-house brunches, tree-trimming parties, gift-wrapping parties, and just plain all-out merriment.

Oh, boy. This obesity research stuff just gets more and more interesting. Did you know there's research suggesting that there may actually be an obesity virus?

Dana, What are your thoughts on Agave Nectar? The bottle says it has 16 grams of carbs per tablespoon and 60 calories, the same as honey. But it also says it has a low glycemic index. Is agave nectar easy on the blood sugar after all or not?

For quite some time now I have made a name and a some-time living as a nutritional heretic. I don't believe in a "balanced diet," I think animal fat and cholesterol are among the most healthful foods, I consider fruit juice to be little better than soda pop, I'm all for cutting whole categories of food out of my diet. Here's my latest heresy: I am unconvinced of the value of fiber.

Asiago Grace Island Baked Cheese Crisps are a whole new way to think about crackers. Fresh goodness of Asiago Grace Island Cheese Chips.

Baby Swiss Grace Island Baked Cheese Crisps are a whole new way to think about crackers. Fresh goodness of Baby Swiss Grace Island Cheese Chips.

Romano & Black Pepper Grace Island Baked Cheese Crisps are a whole new way to think about crackers. Fresh goodness of Romano & Black Pepper Grace Island Cheese Chips.

Grace Island Baked Cheese Crisps are a whole new way to think about crackers. Fresh goodness of Grace Island Cheese Chips.

Heinz Reduced Sugar Ketchup has the same great taste of Heinz Ketchup with 1 gram of carbs and 75% less sugar per serving. Heinz Ketchup features a unique combination of the best ingredients for a thick, rich ketchup with a delicious tomato base.

A nonalcoholic recipe for Golden Aztec Punch by Di Bauer.

Please tell me I'm not the only one who talks back to the television. Okay, what I really do is yell at the television. I yell at politicians, and the people on my soap operas. I yell with real gusto at food ads.