Getting healthy doesn’t mean having to overhaul your entire lifestyle.
Diet
Can Edible ‘Stop Signs’ Rein in Overeaters?
Subconscious serving-size markers may help people break the fattening pattern of mindless munching.
Q&A: Weight Watchers CEO Describes His Path to ‘Weight Loss Boss’
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
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
Watching TV Steers Children Toward Eating Junk
Spending time in front of the tube not only leads to mindless eating, but also sets children up to prefer unhealthy foods in general.
Does Meat Gross You Out? It May Be Genetic
Who doesn’t love the scent of a juicy slab of bacon? People with two functional copies of a gene linked to the OR7D4 odor receptor, that’s who.
Study: Eating Omega-3s May Help Reduce Alzheimer’s Risk
Eating a diet high in omega-3 fatty acids — from fish, soy or nuts, for example — may help stave off Alzheimer’s disease, the authors of a new study suggest.
Generation X Report: Men Spend More Time in the Kitchen
Gen Xers are a lot more conscious about their food than their parents were — especially the men, who are cooking and shopping more and watching food TV as much as women.
Why Families Who Eat Together Are Healthier
A new review of data adds to the evidence that families who eat together most often are healthier.
‘Healthy’ Foods that Really Aren’t: Nutritionists Weigh In
You’ll be surprised at the list of health foods that some nutrition experts won’t touch.
Fresh vs. Canned: Can You Get Healthy Food from a Can?
Is fresh always best? Not according to a recent study, which found that canned foods can offer as many nutrients, but more cheaply and conveniently. Here are some especially nutritious canned goods that won’t strain your wallet.
Tube Feeding: What’s Wrong with the Latest Wedding Crash Diet?
Some extreme brides-to-be are using feeding tubes to restrict their calorie intake and slim down before the big day.
What’s in Your Whopper? Salt in Fast Food Varies Greatly Between Countries
All French fries are not created equal. It turns out that sodium levels in the same fast food items can vary significantly between countries, according to a recent study — and can you guess which country’s Big Mac is especially …