The AARP New American Diet

The AARP is normally associated with seniors’ discounts at restaurants and theaters, and not so much for

trendy diets. With the release of the New American Diet, all that has changed. This diet claims that you can lose 10 pounds in two weeks. And no, you don’t have to retire first.

The Omni Diet

By eating the right foods you can eliminate chronic disease, boost your immune system, regulate your hormones and control your blood sugar. This will reduce your chance of diabetes, cancer, heart disease and Alzheimer’s. And as a side effect,  you will also lose weight. So says Tana Amen, author of the book, “The Omni Diet.”

The Fast Metabolism Diet

Want to lose 20 pounds in four weeks? That sounds pretty good. Oh, and you don’t have to starve yourself! That sounds great! Haylie Pomroy has a new way to jump-start your metabolism to burn fat, lose weight and feel wonderful. It’s call the Fast Metabolism Diet.

The Patino Diet

Dr. Frank Patino believes that modern life has conspired to create a “perfect storm” of health issues. This confluence of factors has led to an explosion of obesity and diabetes across the country. He believes that his diet is the answer to these issues.

Stretch Before That Workout? Maybe Not!

Everyone knows that you should stretch before physical exercise. It turns out that everyone might just be

wrong. New research seems to indicate that stretching can actually reduce your strength without providing any immunity from injury. Wait, what?

The Overnight Diet

Everyone would like to lose weight and get more sleep. Surprise! The Overnight Diet might be the answer to both those desires. The author promises that you will lose two pounds while you sleep and nine pounds every week after one week. Could this be the perfect diet?

The 5:2 Diet

The latest rage to come to the U.S. from England is the 5:2 Diet. The book “The Fast Diet” promises great things: rapid weight loss, reduced insulin resistance and decreased Alzheimer’s. Plus, you eat whatever you want for most of every week. Wow, is this the greatest diet ever?

The Hollywood Diet

Want to lose eight pounds in two days? Ready to give up chewing for the same two days? Maybe the Hollywood Diet is for you. Just drink the magic elixir for two days and you will lose weight and eliminate a host of toxins at the same time. What’s not to like?

Sneezing More? Blame Global Warming!

Allergies aren't fun. Many of us suffer from hay fever, an allergy to common plant pollen. The coming of spring is heralded by itchy eyes, sneezing and a runny nose. Despite a shelf-full of medications to treat this, doesn't it seem to be getting worse every year? Turns out, it actually is getting worse, and to some degree that is due to global warming.