It is hard to really point fingers and blame the health problems of society on just one factor, but the fact that high fructose corn syrup has been in existence for almost 40 years and obesity has become an epidemic during this time seems more than coincidental. The negative effects of this arguably toxic substance is creating such a controversy lately that the food and beverage producers are actually working on switching to natural sugar in their products, especially considering the debate over whether this ingredient is a key factor in the obesity epidemic.

What if I told you 40 is the new 30, age is just a number, and you only look as young as you feel? Would you believe me? Lets face it, gravity is inevitable and numbers do not lie, but you can fight the fight from the inside out with the anti-aging police.

I have searched high and low for something that could deliver muscle development without boredom, and alas, I have finally found a tool that does the trick. TRX is a total body workout that can go with you anywhere. The heavy-duty straps are anchored for suspension and employ the leverage of your own body weight for conditioning. I have never participated in training like this before and couldn’t agree more with the Men’s Health award for “Best Total Body Tool.”

For years, I was a competitive figure skater and have found it difficult to find an equally stimulating workout that fulfills my cardio junkie needs. So one day, I decided to join all the cool kids and book myself a bike. the great music and upbeat instructor took me to a place of calorie burning heaven where I have never been before. My fear of other people’s sweat flying about in the room disappeared and I was in it to win it. Here I come shapely legs and ripped core!

Special contributor Raylene Bartolacci explores the truth about that carbonated beverage that our culture holds so dear.

The benefits of water are undeniable and have been well documented through the decades. Find out if you’re drinking enough.

If you have not been to Katsuya, what are you waiting for? I first experienced the heavenly goodness of a baked crab handroll four years ago, and from that point on, I was hooked.

Let’s face it. Eating out can become monotonous. You’ve just spent a good portion of the final days of 2009 noshing on savory appetizers, gorging yourself with fine wines, and popping decadent desserts into your mouth.