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"Not long ago a friend of mine raved about how exercise is a cure-all to increasing energy and getting a natural high. I’ve heard of the “runner’s high” but wasn’t sure if it’s real. Can you shed some light on why we get a sense of euphoria after exercise?" — Mary M....

"I shop at health food stores and when I dine out I eat the healthiest meal on the menu. I am consistent with my workouts and I’m as healthy as a horse. I’ve always believed that nutrition is 80 percent of the weight loss puzzle, but I can’t seem to lower my body fat...

"I used to be a vegetarian, but then I started eating fish because of its health benefits. Now everyone is saying fish is bad for you because it is high in mercury. If this is true, which fish should I avoid and which fish do you recommend?" — Carol A. Your question...

I go to the gym five, six, and sometimes seven times a week. Matter of fact, there are some days that I exercise twice on the same day. My problem is that I eat healthy, but I am not losing any more weight. How can I get past this plateau? — Cherry M. Have you ever...

 "I’ve been told time and time again that if I eat three meals and three snacks a day that I will lose weight. I know portion size is important, but I can’t seem to accept that if I eat all day I will lose weight. Can you help me understand how frequent eating can...