Diet and Weight Loss - Original Articles

Health by the Numbers: Osteoporosis

It's never too early or too late to protect yourself from this debilitating disease. Here's a look at osteoporosis by the numbers.

25 Heart-Smart Foods

The following easy-to-find foods are heart-smart standouts. Bring this list with you on your next supermarket trip.

Top 10 Summery Ingredients

With this hit-list on hand, you'll be able to build wholesome, seasonal meals rich in flavor and nutrients.

Looking for a Fresh Start? Try This

Take time out to renew. One of these five healthy retreat options could offer just what you need.

How Music Affects What You Eat

It's not just background noise. Research confirms that what you hear affects your appetite.

Is Popcorn the Next Super Food?

See what a recent study found about the healthy hit.

How to Grow Herbs and Veggies in Small Spaces

Don't let a lack of space stop you from growing fresh, flavorful, nutritious foods. Here's how to start.

4 Healthy Dinners Under $5

Don't dine out at a restaurant that hurts your bank account and your waistline. Eat in with these recipes that are light on your diet and on your wallet.

Health by the Numbers: Dieting

It's one of the hardest things people can tackle, especially as they get older. Here's a look at dieting by the numbers.

What's Your Perfect Body Weight?

When it comes to a healthy body, the number on the scale may not be telling the whole story.

Health by the Numbers: Cholesterol

High cholesterol puts you at a higher risk for serious health conditions, including heart attack and stroke. Here's a look at cholesterol by the numbers.

Health by the Numbers: Diabetes

As obesity rates climb, health problems such as diabetes are becoming more common. Here's a look at the disease by the numbers.

Health by the Numbers: Nutrition

Proper eating can have an enormous impact on your health. Here's a look at nutrition by the numbers.

Your Teen is Going Vegetarian: What Now?

Dealing with a vegetarian in a household of carnivores can be challenging, but rest assured, everyone can co-exist peacefully.

Build a Better Salad

You already know it's good for you. Here are the tips and tricks to make your salad a nutritional powerhouse.

Is There a Downside to Losing Weight?

There's no doubt that shedding excess pounds is a big boost to your health and well-being, but not everything is totally rosy after weight loss.

Your Heart-Healthy Shopping List

The next time you head to the market, be sure to place these cardiovascular winners in your cart.

The Benefits of Protein for Diabetics

A university study suggests that the right proteins could help lower blood pressure in patients with diabetes.

Weight-Loss Surgery for Diabetics: What Are the Options?

For certain individuals with type 2 diabetes, weight-loss surgery may be a viable method of treatment. Here's what you need to consider.

4 Ways to Go Healthy at the Coffee Shop

You can still have your coffee (and doughnut, too!) if you follow these four common-sense suggestions.

Green Tea for Health & Beauty

With a wealth of antioxidants, green tea is used for weight loss, skin care, and for anti-aging. Is it too good to be true?

Refined vs. Unrefined Foods: What Are the Differences?

In researching ways to make your diet more healthful, you may have come across the terms "refined" or "unrefined." But what exactly do they mean?

Your Bathroom Scale Guide

Here's how to pick the right scale to support your goal of achieving and maintaining a healthy weight.

Conquering Portion Distortion

From entr es and desserts to sodas and sides, Americans are supersizing. Learn how to choose healthier portions.

5 Time-Wasters That Burn Calories

Who says losing weight has to be hard? These effortless activities can help rev your metabolism and melt the pounds away.

A Guide to Type 2 Diabetes

About 90 percent of the more than 25 million U.S. children and adults affected by diabetes have type 2 diabetes. Find out more about this growing epidemic, from risk factors to treatment options.

Warding Off Skin Cancer

Skin cancer rates are likely to increase in the coming years. Find out how behavioral and dietary changes can reduce your risk.

ADHD and Obesity: What's the Connection?

A national study suggests that kids with ADHD have double the chance of being overweight. Find out why.

8 Ways to Prevent Holiday Weight Gain

Want to enjoy the festivities without piling on the pounds? Check out our top eight tips.

Is Weight-Loss Surgery for You?

More and more Americans are opting for bariatric surgery to shed major pounds and improve their quality of life. Find out if you or a loved one could be a candidate.
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