Smaller plates, fewer calories? The latest study shows one way to fight childhood obesity may be to shrink the size of the dinner plate.
Diet
Losing Weight to Earn Cash: Groups of Dieters Lose More than Individuals
Cash is a powerful motivator when it comes to shedding pounds, and the lure of money is even greater when dieters win or lose as a group.
Is Self-Help the Secret to Reducing Childhood Obesity?
There is no shortage of strategies to lose weight, but which work best for children?
Salty Truth: Adults Worldwide Eating Too Much Sodium
According to the American Heart Association, excessive salt intake led to nearly 2.3 million heart-related deaths worldwide in 2010
It’s All Good…Or Maybe Not. Gwyneth Paltrow Limits the Carbs Her Kids Eat
Paltrow reveals her latest diet decisions in her new cookbook. And they don’t include some of children’s favorite comfort foods.
How a Healthy Heart Can Lower Risk of Cancer
Hearts and tumors may actually share more in common than we think.
It’s the Olive Oil: Mediterranean Diet Lowers Risk of Heart Attack and Stroke
The Mediterranean diet is a well-known weapon in the fight against heart disease, but exactly how effective is it?
Americans Are Eating Fewer Calories, So Why Are We Still Obese?
The good news: we’re eating fewer calories. The bad news: that’s not translating into lower obesity rates.
Does Your Diet Influence How Well You Sleep?
Poor sleeping habits can lead to overeating, but can unhealthy diets keep you up at night?
Omega-6 Fats Linked to Increased Risk of Heart Disease
A study shows that not all good fats are the same when it comes to protecting your health
For Weight Loss Success, Think About When, Not Just What, You Eat
Timing is everything for losing weight.
Can Influenza Sorbet Relieve Your Flu Symptoms?
We got the scoop from doctors.
Can Carrots Reduce the Effect of Diabetes-Causing Genes?
In the latest revelation about the human genome, researchers say individuals with a certain genetic mutation that predispose them to diabetes may be able to rely on beta carotene to reduce their symptoms.