The Calorie-Restriction Experiment

By JON GERTNER

Published: October 11, 2009

Eating much, much less helped rats live longer. Will it work on humans?

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/10/11/magazine/11Calories-t.html

Can Meditation Curb Heart Attacks?

By RONI CARYN RABIN
Published: November 20, 2009

Transcendental meditation may help lower blood pressure and lower the risk of heart attacks, a new study suggests.

http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/11/20/can-meditation-curb-heart-attacks/

Popcorn’s Dark Secret

By KAREN BARROW

Published: November 19, 2009

A review of the nutritional contents of movie-theater popcorn reveals an alarming amount of fat, salt and calories in even the smallest sizes.

http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/11/19/popcorn/

Phys Ed: Why Doesn’t Exercise Lead to Weight Loss?

By By GRETCHEN REYNOLDS

Published: November 4, 2009

Few people, an overwhelming body of research shows, achieve significant weight loss through exercise alone, without changing their eating habits.

http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/11/04/phys-ed-why-doesnt-exercise-lead-to-weight-loss/

Path to Alternative Therapies Is Littered With Obstacles

By WALECIA KONRAD

Published: November 14, 2009

Trying unconventional remedies is a bold move, let alone trying to get an insurer to cover the expense and knowing what pills to buy.

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/11/14/health/14patient.html

Vitamin D Shows Heart Benefits in Study

RONI CARYN RABIN

Published: November 16, 2009

Many adults are deficient in vitamin D, a study found, and may be at increased risk of heart disease and stroke.

http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/11/16/vitamin-d-shows-heart-benefits-in-study/