15 'health foods' you're better off avoiding
Eating healthy can often feel like torture in a country whose crowning achievement in food is the Crunchwrap Supreme.To make matters worse, a lot of supposedly healthy foods aren't actually very good...
View Article11 things people think are terrible for your diet that actually aren't
I'm used to the shaming look I get from my peers when I crack open a can of sugar-free Red Bull. The questions — and judgment — never end. "That stuff'll kill you," someone said to me the other day,...
View ArticlePeople are sculpting their bodies with fat freezing machines — here's how it...
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View ArticleThere’s a dark side to losing weight that no one talks about
This video was first published on Jan. 3, 2017.One of the most popular New Year's resolution is to lose weight. Thousands will craft diets and hit the gym this January to drop some pounds, but what are...
View ArticleThe definitive, scientific answers to 20 health questions everyone has
It seems every week there's a new study or report that contradicts everything you know about how to manage your health.In the past few years alone, we got more evidence that coffee isn't a cause of...
View Article11 fitness myths that are doing more harm than good
Whether you want to tone up, slim down, or boost your mood, you've likely taken a stab at tweaking your fitness routine.Unfortunately, there's a lot of workout advice out there that won't help you meet...
View ArticleTrump's doctor said 'there’s not a lot of point' in doing a basic assessment...
White House doctor Ronny Jackson said he did not perform a key measurement of Trump's physical fitness, despite his borderline-obese weight of 239 pounds.Physicians are increasingly turning to waist...
View ArticleEating at a certain time of day could be messing with your diet goals
Recent research suggests that when you eat might be just as important as what you eat.Late night meals appear to interfere with weight loss and may contribute to indigestion.One reason? Levels of a...
View ArticleWhat happens to your body when you start exercising regularly
Leading a more active lifestyle takes time, effort, and determination, but in the end, it's really worth the shot. Here's what will happen to your body when you exercise regularly. Following is a...
View ArticleA study comparing low-fat and low-carb diets may have revealed the real best...
A large study published this week suggested that neither a low-fat diet nor a low-carb diet is superior for weight loss; both plans work.Neither diet was strict when it came to fat or...
View ArticleOne of the most popular ways to tell whether you're a healthy weight is bogus...
Body mass index is a poor way to measure your overall health.Measuring the circumference of your waist appears to be a better indicator, especially for women.This metric also has strong links to your...
View ArticleThis is what your recommended daily intake of fat, sugar, and salt actually...
Wren Kitchens has visualised your recommended daily intakes for fat, sugar, and salt in a series of photographs to offer some perspective.It found that a large McDonald's Big Tasty meal would tip you...
View ArticleOne of the most popular ways of telling if you're a healthy weight is bogus —...
Sometime during your last doctor's visit, your physician probably had you hop on a scale to determine whether you were a healthy weight. After weighing and measuring you, she might have shown you a...
View ArticleThe best ways to lose weight and keep it off, according to science
Sustained weight loss can be a struggle, but there are practical tips that can help.Successful strategies include cutting back on foods and drinks that have been strongly tied to weight gain and...
View Article9 foods you thought were healthier than they are
Countless products in the health foods isle of your local grocery store don't belong there.Many of them boast labels like low or reduced fat.The problem with low-fat products is simple. To accommodate...
View ArticleWe took a scientific look at whether non-fat or full-fat foods are worse for...
Fat can play a key role in a balanced diet: it keeps people full and energized and helps their bodies absorb more vitamins and minerals. Some recent research suggests that eating dairy fats may help...
View ArticleThere's more evidence that exposing yourself to cold temperatures could...
Exposure to cold temperatures causes stem cells to form brown fat instead of white fat, according to a new study.Brown fat causes our bodies to burn extra calories to keep warm — so if we can produce...
View ArticleWeight Watchers' new program has 200 'zero-point' foods you can eat as much...
Weight Watchers recently introduced its new 'Freestyle' weight loss program.The program is similar to previous versions but adds new flexibility with an expanded list of foods that don't need to be...
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View ArticleThere's now even more evidence that one type of protein is best for your body
A study of more than 81,000 people in North America found that meat protein-eaters increased their risk of heart disease twofold.But people who ate nut and seed proteins instead reduced their risk of...
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