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How to Reset Your Food Clock

Thanksgiving. Super Bowl. Summer barbecues. It seems there's always a reason to celebrate with extra calories and when we do, it's hard to get back on track again. Why? Blame the body's food clock.

Creative Cocktails With a Nutritious Twist

Many bars and restaurants around the country are turning to ingredients such as apples, beets, carrots, berries, and ginger to help make drinks healthy (and delicious)!

Keep Age-Related Weight Gain in Check

Can't exercise like you used to? Follow this five-part strategy to stave off weight gain as get older.

Bounce Back From a Bad Eating Day

If you slip up and eat every diet no-no in sight, don't beat yourself up. Get back on track with these tips.

5 Ways to Dress Up a Glass of Water

Skip the artificially flavored bottled water, and add your own natural twist.

Make Your Calories Count

Keeping close track of your calories? Here's how to make every bite matter.

The Secret to Eating in Moderation

A simple shift in eating habits can make a big difference in your health. And it all starts with understanding when enough is enough.

The Real Reason You Don't Like Exercise

Science offers clues as to why some people look forward to exercise while others avoid it at all costs.

The Connection Between Scent, Food, and Satisfaction

Intriguing new research suggests that aroma plays a key role in satisfying our taste buds. These findings could have major implications for weight control.

Tips to Beat Menopausal Weight Gain

A bigger middle doesn't have to accompany the change of life. From counting calories to upping your activity level, here's how to fight back.

5 Diet Rules You Can Ignore

Trying to drop a few pounds can make for some funny behavior. We skip breakfast, eliminate entire food groups from our diet, and deny ourselves dessert! The worst part: None of this works. Here's what does.

Young, Thin, and Type 2 Diabetic?

Don't fool yourself. Just because you appear healthy from the outside doesn't mean you can't develop diabetes.

Glycemic Index, Glycemic Load, and Cancer

Can a low-glycemic diet reduce your risk of developing cancer, or assist you through treatment? See what the research says.

Nuts: A Nutritional Superstar for Diabetes

Today and maybe every day, have a handful of almonds or walnuts. Find out how these diabetes-friendly foods can help your health.

Do You Snack When You're Not Even Hungry?

Curb emotional eating by adhering to these tips and tricks.

How to Protect Yourself From Health Scams

That miracle cure sound too good to be true? It probably is. Follow these tips to safeguard yourself and your family.

What Your Parents Got Wrong About Food

It's fine for chicken to thaw on the counter. Every last morsel of a meal should be finished. We debunk these myths and more so that you can teach the truth to your family.

Truth and Fallacies About Fat

Is fat really all that bad? Are you going too far to eliminate it from your diet? Get the truth here.

The Rewards of Adding More Legumes to Your Meals

Legumes (think lentils and beans) deliver a hefty dose of nutrition at a sensible price. Try them in soups, salads, and even desserts.

Weight Loss Surgery: Pros and Cons

Considering weight loss surgery? Read this first.

Are You in Denial About Your Weight?

Being too skinny isn't healthy, and obesity has its risk factors as well. So when it comes to the number on the scale, are you being honest with yourself?

Diet and Exercise: The Key to Type 2 Remission?

Could improving your diet and exercise habits return your blood sugar to a normal range? Here's what the latest research says.

Ideal Weight vs. Happy Weight

Your body has its own way of determining your best weight. Learn how to use this knowledge to your advantage.

Eat Veggies, Be Happy

Individuals who consume seven or more servings of produce a day tend to enjoy better mental health, says one British study.

Top Health Apps to Try

There's an app for that! We checked out tons of free or low-cost smart phone apps and found the very best ones to support your health.

How Men Lose Weight

Men's biology works differently. Learn the expert's action items for successful slimming.

Myths and Facts About Carbs

Are carbs the worst? The best? Or something in between? Get the facts.

Cooking With Coconut Oil

Not all saturated fats are created equal. Learn the potential health benefits, and how to use coconut oil the right way.

Myths and Facts About Calories

Can you trust calorie labeling? Are certain calories more fattening? Get the facts.

Walk for Fitness: Before, During, and After

Make the most of each step with these important tips.

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