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At least that’s what some scientists are saying. According to researchers like Per Moller of the University of Copenhagen, we don’t stuff ourselves because food is insanely delicious. We do it because food isn’t delicious enough. Wait, what? Most of us think that we’re powerless against mouthwatering foods like chocolate cake. And when given a giant slice, it’s near impossible to not eat the entire thing. But according to recent research, we might not actually be the bottomless junk food pits that we think we are....

, I’m paying homage to two popular members of the cruciferous clan or cabbage family. I’m referring to the cauliflower, which is one of the “it” vegetables these days, and to the broccoli. The broccoli and other cruciferous vegetables to cancer prevention. They contain vitamins, minerals, other nutrients, and chemicals known as glucosinolates. They contain compounds that are being studied for possible anticancer effects. My Meatless Monday recipe, Cauliflower, Broccoli & Corn in Ginger, Cumin Sauce, can be served as a main dish or a side dish....

We understand why parents want to cram their kids full of broccoli and its cruciferous cousins: Both broccoli and cauliflower are chock full of vitamins and minerals. So full, in fact, that both should be a routine part of a healthy adult diet—even though they’re not. There are plenty of reasons to hope for newfound cruciferous coolness. But still, we wondered: Which veggie is healthier, broccoli or cauliflower? We boiled them both down to the raw facts below:

Kristin Chenoweth is more than just a triple threat: the lady is a dynamo. She swings from Broadway to television to album-making without missing a beat, and she always looks amazing. Kristin recently became Listerine’s newest spokes-smile, so we talked to her about her famous pearly whites, how she keeps her skin looking so great, and what products from the film set she uses at home. To see what she had to say, just keep reading....

[sidebar]But who helps when you need medical services and can’t navigate the stacks of insurance paperwork? A patient advocate, of course! A relatively new breed of service provider in the health care industry, patient advocates help remove roadblocks between you and the medical care you need. Having problems negotiating an insurance claim? Can’t access the out-of-network specialist you need? Not sure what your diagnosis means? “Our experience is that people reach out to us when they feel they don’t have any other resources that can solve this problem for them,” says Nancy Davenport-Ennis, founder of the nonprofit Patient Advocate Foundation, in Newport News, VA....

Is there a better way to celebrate summer than a plate of tacos? These are stuffed with crispy baked avocado, roasted radishes, and spicy smashed Sriracha beans, with some crunchy cabbage on top. When I first made these, I wasn’t sure how I would feel about a warm and crunchy avocado (I like my avocado cool and creamy). But I have to say, I feel really, really, really good about warm, crunchy avocado, especially when it’s in a tortilla with lots of other delicious stuff....

Cycle for Survival – an indoor, relay-style cycling event that lets you team up with friends, family or co-workers to raise money for rare cancer research – may be the answer to beating your winter workout blahs while supporting a worthy cause. Here’s how it works: Cycle for Survival is a four-hour cycling event. Each team has four to eight members per bike, and each registered bike fundraises a minimum of $1,000....

Butterscotch chips contain artificial flavorings and trans fat–and are almost too sweet. Instead, we used sensible amounts of real butter and dark brown sugar to create an authentic butterscotch taste. Almonds add healthy fats and enhance the flavor of these delicious bars. 1/2 c old-fashioned rolled oats1/3 c all-purpose flour1/3 c whole wheat flour1/2 tsp baking powder1/4 tsp salt1/4 c + 2 Tbsp butter3/4 c + 2 Tbsp dark brown sugar1 large egg1 1/4 tsp vanilla extract1/2 c slivered almonds, divided...

Tobacco Companies To Admit Deceit [The Huffington Post] It shouldn’t be surprising that cigarettes are terrible for your health—and that tobacco companies haven’t exactly been keen to admit it. Now, they’re gonna have to: A federal judge has ordered tobacco companies to publish statements confessing that they lied to the public about the health hazards of cigarettes. Those statements, as per the ruling, will include information like the fact “that smoking kills more people than murder, AIDS, suicide, drugs, car crashes, and alcohol combined....

Eating too much and gaining weightLack of energyIrritability or tensionDifficulty concentratingSleep problemsDaytime drowsinessDecreased interest in sexMild anxietyMild depressionHeightened sensitivity to rejection or criticism One of the most common complaints is feeling tired and sluggish much of the time. To their dismay, women with the body blues often lack the energy to be the patient moms, supportive partners, or fun-loving friends they would like to be. Although they know that exercise would help revive them, they rarely have the time or the motivation....

The research: Among roughly 300 overweight or obese adults trying to drop a few pounds, those who ate breakfast every day for 16 weeks lost no more weight than those who skipped their morning meal. (That study was produced by a large cohort of American researchers.) A separate UK study—this one involving lean adults—found eating breakfast was associated with more physical activity, but that a morning feast didn’t have any effect on the breakfast eater’s metabolism (a....

A: Yes, I now support the use of medical marijuana, or cannabis, for certain conditions—and scientific study into its medical uses. Last year, I worked on a documentary, Weed, which debuted on CNN. I interviewed researchers, doctors, patients, and growers and asked them tough questions. I once believed the US Drug Enforcement Administration had research to back up its classification of marijuana as a Schedule I substance, meaning it has a high potential for abuse and no accepted medical use....

“I always plugged my nose up when eating them,” the host of The Doctors says, distaste evident in his voice. “But Charlotte is great at hiding the vegetables so I don’t even know they’re there. She throws them in an omelet, in the marinara sauce, in a spicy fajita. I can’t believe how many more veggies I eat, and it’s all because of her.” He’s on a roll now and can’t be stopped....

Protect your ticker with sleep Need a good excuse to grab your comfiest set of pajamas and hit the sack? Skimping on shut-eye may do more than make you cranky or unproductive—it also boosts your risk of a heart attack. According to one Norwegian study, people who reported that they did not wake up feeling refreshed in the morning had a 27% higher risk of a heart attack, those who had trouble staying asleep almost every night in the last month had a 30% higher risk, and those who had trouble falling asleep almost every night in the last month had odds that jumped to 45%....

[sidebar]Ginger-Eucalyptus Massage Oil 2 c almond or olive oil2 Tbsp dried coarsely ground ginger24 drops eucalyptus essential oil PLACE almond oil and ginger in slow cooker and cook 6 to 8 hours on low, stirring and checking hourly to make sure oil is not burning. Turn off heat and let cool. STRAIN through cheesecloth, and then pour into glass jar with lid. Add essential oil and cover. Apply to skin as desired....

Whatever the reason, eliminating diet soda from your diet will improve your health from head to toe. Research on diet soda is still in its infancy, but there’s enough out there to identify what you can look forward to when you put down the can and cool down with an unsweetened iced tea instead. Migraines disappear and focus sharpens.European Journal of Clinical Nutritionhere’s what’s happening in your body right now It turns out the headaches you expected from a diet soda withdrawal didn’t materialize....

More from Prevention: 10 Tasty Guilt-Free Desserts

At first, Eat, Live, Run was a place for Weber, 27, to share her passion for food and experiences as a student at the Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts in Orlando. But as time went on—and as her readers grew from more than just her mom and dad—it became a blog for what Weber says is her niche: tasty, family-friendly recipes. Here, we catch up with Weber to talk about her new book, the kitchen appliance every woman needs, and recipes for her favorite fall foods....

It’s that time of year when we all resolve to make changes in our lives. It’s a time to renew ourselves, refresh our routines and make positive changes. And every journey needs a map! Let me help you learn how to set realistic and doable fitness goals to start off the year. The key is to set your fitness goals and then review and adjust the course along the way....