Obesity Help is More Likely to Come from a Lean Doctor
Monday January 30, 2012
If you are looking for obesity help, your best bet may be to find a doctor with a healthy BMI. A recent study published in the Journal of Obesity found ... Read More
Brown Fat Theory Provides Potential Weight Loss Breakthrough
Wednesday January 25, 2012
New research supports a brown fat theory that may provide scientists with a weight loss breakthrough. In mice, brown fat is tissue that burns large amounts of fat and creates ... Read More
Why is America Still Fat?
Monday January 23, 2012
America is fat. Despite years of awareness campaigns, public service announcements and incessant ads for weight loss programs, obesity rates in the United States have remained at about 36 percent, ... Read More
If You Love Fatty Foods, Your Genes May Be To Blame
Friday January 20, 2012
Do you crave fatty foods? Your genes may be to blame. A new study shows that people who have more of a gene, identified as CD36, are more sensitive to ... Read More
Paula Deen’s Diabetes Diagnosis: Will it Change the Way You Eat?
Wednesday January 18, 2012
Paula Deen's s diabetes diagnosis won't change her cooking style. The Food Network star, known for her high fat, indulgent recipes, told the Today show's Al Roker that she will ... Read More
Need Weight Loss Support? Get it Here
Monday January 16, 2012
One of the greatest predictors of adherence to an exercise program or diet is social support. People who have weight loss support are more likely to stay motivated and stay ... Read More
The High Cost of Drinking: Alcohol and Weight Loss
Thursday January 12, 2012
A new report about drinking revealed surprising facts about the alcohol consumption habits of Americans. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one in six people binge drinks ... Read More
Weight Loss Surgery May Benefit Patients with Diabetes
Tuesday January 10, 2012
Weight loss surgery may help reduce blood sugar levels in patients with type II diabetes. A recent study examined the effects of three different types of weight loss surgery on ... Read More
DASH Diet Tops List of Best Diets
Thursday January 5, 2012
The DASH diet has been named the best diet by U.S. News and World Report. A panel of experts evaluated 25 diets and chose the best weight loss program based ... Read More
Weight Loss Motivation from Award-Winning Video
Thursday January 5, 2012
If you need weight loss motivation, a new award-winning YouTube video might be just the thing to give you a nudge towards making a healthy decision. "Choices" illustrates how making ... Read More
Free Weight Loss Tools Help Dieters
Thursday January 5, 2012
Just in time for the new year, the USDA has released new weight loss tools to help you manage your diet and physical activity. The SuperTracker tools, which include a ... Read More
Burn Calories with Fun Family Fitness Activities
Thursday January 5, 2012
Trying to squeeze in a workout during the hectic holiday season? Why not add a fitness activity to a family get-together? Not only will you burn extra calories, but exercising ... Read More
Celebrity Diet Endorsements Are You Frustrated or Inspired?
Thursday January 5, 2012
Nutrisystem has announced that Janet Jackson will be the new spokesperson for their weight loss program. This report comes on the heels of a sultry new ad campaign for Jenny ... Read More
Mid-morning Snacks Make Weight Loss More Difficult
Thursday January 5, 2012
Snacking between breakfast and lunch may hinder your ability to lose weight says a new study. Researchers at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center found that female dieters who consumed a ... Read More
3 Things to Do Before Making a Weight Loss Resolution
Thursday January 5, 2012
Are you ready to make a weight loss resolution? Millions of Americans make a diet resolution at the start of the year, but a solid commitment to lose weight can ... Read More