Articles Index
Does Gastric Bypass Work?
Is the gastric bypass procedure effective? How much weight do patients usually lose?
Is Gastric Bypass Right for Me?
How do I know if gastric bypass is for me?
Open vs. Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass
Learn the difference between open and laparoscopic gastric bypass procedures.
What does Gastric Bypass Surgery Actually Do?
What does the gastric bypass procedure do for its patients?
Introduction to Gastric Bypass Surgery
Learn more about the surgical procedure known as gastric bypass.
Gastric Bypass May Lengthen Lifespan
New research shows the gastric bypass may actually lengthen patients' lifespan.
Smart Snacks with 100 Calories or Less
Think snacking is a no-no now that you're watching your weight? Wrong! Snacking actually can help you peel off the pounds. Find out how to use your snacking smarts this week!
Snacks with 200 Calories or Less
Counting calories? Check out these snacks that have 200 calories or less each!
5 Common Emotional Eating Cues
Learn about the five most common emotional eating cues.
My South Beach Diet Tips
Check out my easy tips for following The South Beach Diet.
Exercise for Absolute Beginners: Swimming
Swimming is great exercise and can help you lose weight. Learn the basics of swimming for exercise, a great primer for beginners.
McDonald's Introduces "Go Active" Meal
McDonald’s has unveiled an unprecedented, comprehensive balanced lifestyles platform to help address obesity in America and improve the nation’s overall physical well-being.
How to Understand Food Labels
Learn what the different aspects of the food label mean and what is required to be displayed on them.
Exercise for Absolute Beginners: Indoor Bikes
Learn the basics of using exercise bikes and spinning bikes -- just for beginners!
Why is Omega-3 a Healthy Fat?
Is omega-3 a good fat? What can it do for our health?
Few Drawbacks to Following a Low-Fat, High-Fiber Diet
Research shows following a low-fat diet is more satisfying that other ways of dieting.
Why You Need to Exercise
Learn how your body benefits from exercise. It's time for you to get moving -- yes, you!
Seven Ways to Make the "Freshman 15" History
Learn how to lose weight in college if you've already gained the "freshman 15".
10 Tips for Parents Concerned About Childhood Obesity
These 10 tips provide easy ways to begin confronting the issue of childhood obesity in your family.
All About the Atkins Diet
Learn the basics of the Atkins Diet here!
What You Need to Know About: Childhood Obesity
An introduction to the root causes of childhood obesity and its impact on children's lives.
Atkins Nutritionals Announces Reorganization
Atkins Nutritionals, the company behind The Atkins Diet, recently filed for bankruptcy and announced reorganization plans.
An Introduction to the Atkins Diet
An introduction to the very popular Atkins Diet which reduces carbs to achieve significant weight loss quickly.
Surgeon to Perform Surgery on Internet
Gastric bypass surgery to be performed live on the Internet.
About Atkins: Induction
Need to learn how to do the Atkins diet? Confused about ketosis? Wondering what in the world induction is? Want to know what the food's like? We've got the answers.