Diet & Fitness

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Can Edible ‘Stop Signs’ Rein in Overeaters?

Subconscious serving-size markers may help people break the fattening pattern of mindless munching.

POM, Not So Wonderful: Judge Rules Juice’s Health Claims Are Deceptive

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A federal administrative judge ruled on Monday that the pomegranate juice maker POM Wonderful isn’t all that.

Q&A: Weight Watchers CEO Describes His Path to ‘Weight Loss Boss’

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Weight Watchers International CEO David Kirchhoff hasn’t always been as slim and trim as he is today. Would you believe he packed on 45 lbs. during his freshman year at Duke University?

Fat in Red Meat and Butter May Hurt Your Brain

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Certain types of fats are good (think monounsaturated) and some are bad (saturated, trans) for the heart; a recent study finds the same may hold true for the brain

Five Unconventional Fitness Classes to Try Now

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Tired of your mindless treadmill routine and all that running leading nowhere? Consider mixing up your fitness plan, with more and more gyms offering unique classes for workouts that are effective — and fun.

Q&A: How a Little Exercise Brings Big Benefits

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New York Times columnist and author Gretchen Reynolds explains in her new book why you don’t need to train for a marathon to benefit from exercise. And she sings the praises of “fartleking.” What’s that? Read on.

Coffee: Drink More, Live Longer?

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Older coffee drinkers who really like their cup of joe appear to have a leg up in the longevity department.

Study Finds Coffee Drinkers Live Longer

One of life’s simple pleasures just got a little sweeter. After years of waffling research on coffee and health, even some fear that java might raise the risk of heart disease, a big study finds the opposite: Coffee drinkers are a little more likely to live longer. Regular or decaf doesn’t matter.

Study: A 20% ‘Fat Tax’ Would Improve Public Health

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People are packing on the pounds worldwide, but a recent analysis finds taxing junk food could curb obesity rates.

Dieters Rejoice: Low-Calorie, Sugar-Free Slurpees Hit the Market Soon

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“Slurpee Lites” will debut on May 23 at 7-Elevens nationwide. The new sugar-free flavors have half the calories of the traditional slushy drinks.