Diet and Weight Loss - Myths & Mistakes

The Biology of Weight Loss

Ever wonder why it is so hard to lose weight? We take a very close look at how the human body loses pounds.

The 6 Worst Diet & Exercise Trends of 2014

From hot exercise to gluten-free diets, the least healthy of the food and exercise trends sweeping the nation.

The Skinny on Brown Fat

What is brown fat? And why might you want more of it?

Someone's Gained Weight: What to Say (and Not Say)

If someone near to you has recently gained weight, you may feel it's your duty to say something, but consider this expert insight first.

8 Habits of Skinny People

How do some folks manage to stay svelte with what looks like little effort? Learn their tricks.

What You Should Know About High Fructose Corn Syrup

High fructose corn syrup is being blamed for many health woes. But what exactly is it, and where exactly can it be found?

The Dried Fruit Question: To Eat or Not to Eat?

Fruit is good for you, no doubt. But there are particular factors to consider when it comes to choosing dried fruit.

Top 5 Diet Mistakes

Have you changed your eating habits to shed some pounds but find the numbers on the scale are going up?

Would You Gain Weight to Look Younger?

Women who have spent years struggling with the scale may relish in what the researchers say, but is this finding enough of a reason to harbor excess weight?

Packaged-Food Pitfalls: What Healthy Eaters Need to Know

Prepared and packaged foods can be a boon for busy lifestyles. But at what price? Here's what you need to know.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Myths and Facts About Calories

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

Deal With Gym Intimidation

These 5 tips will take you from gym-phobic to gym-savvy.

Every year I drop my New Year's resolutions by February. What can I do to keep them?

Sustaining success in New Year's resolutions requires you to alter your brain's pleasure map, but if you plan correctly, you can succeed.

Menu Diversity May Be a Recipe for Obesity

They say the way to a man's heart is through his stomach, but perhaps menu monotony is the way to keep his heart healthy.

"Balanced Diet": What Does It Mean for You?

Following a balanced diet can help you lower your blood sugar and cholesterol, and it ensures you'll enjoy lots of delicious and healthy options. Here's how to do it.

5 Worst Diets for Diabetes

As a part of diabetes management, taking off excess weight is important, but it's essential to do it the right way.

Heart Disease: Is "Apple" Really Worse?

Are you an "apple"? Are you a "pear"? And what does that really determine anyway?

5 Take-Out Horror Stories

You might want to think twice before steering towards the drive-thru of your favorite take-out restaurant.

Losing Weight After 40 Mission Impossible?

Learn quick tips to beat the odds.

Sugar Shockers: Seemingly Safe Foods that Aren't

Think these foods are safe? Think again.

6 Biggest Food Myths Exposed

Here are a few of the most common myths concerning food, and the truths or fictions behind them. What you read will surprise you.

6 Reasons Why Beer Can Be Good For You

When consumed in moderation, this age-old brew can impart a host of health benefits.

Is Your Tap Water Safe?

Chemicals, contaminants, trace amounts of pharmaceuticals. Find out if you should rethink what you drink.

The Top 5 Weight-Lifting Myths for Women--Busted

Afraid weight lifting will make you look like Arnold Schwarzenegger? It won't. Here, we debunk other weight-lifting myths.
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