Fitness trend: Gyms playing movies to lure reluctant exercisers Helen Zotikos had a strange reaction as she sweated away on an elliptical machine recently: hysterical laughter.
Eating tree nuts tied to lowered obesity risk A new U.S. study adds to growing evidence that nuts - once considered too fattening to be healthy - may in fact help keep weight down, in addition to offering other health benefits.
Will a snarky app help you shed the pounds? A new app is putting a snarky spin on dieting for those who may not take their weight loss too seriously.Â
Iowa teacher takes his 'McDonald's diet' to schools, irking critics Former Iowa science teacher John Cisna, who says he lost 60 pounds on a six-month regimen of McDonald's food and daily walks, has sparked outrage among public health advocates for taking his story to U.S. schools on the fast-food chain's dime.
Confused why you're gaining weight? Alcohol might be the culprit The bad news: Booze can cause us to eat more, worse and store more calories as fat. The good news: No need to give up a great evening—we've got the plan to keep you drinking happily with your weight in check.
Tips to drink smart while dieting As a dietitian and as someone who enjoys socializing over cocktails, I believe that you don’t have to give up alcohol just because you are trying to lose weight
How to manage 3 hormones that can influence weight loss It’s as old as time: The urge to get into better shape in the New Year. Something about a fresh calendar year and a clean slate beckons you to the gym with hopes of new beginnings, healthier living, and maybe even those washboard abs you’ve never quite been able to make happen.
How eating microbes may aid in weight loss If you could lose weight by consuming special bacteria, would you do it?