Wonder why it’s so hard to keep the weight off? Take another look at your diet.
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Treat Yourself: Eating Dessert at Breakfast Can Aid Weight Loss
Turns out, that morning chocolate-chip scone may not wreck your diet after all. In fact, it might help you stick to your weight-loss goals.
Study: Men Eat their Veggies, but Only to Keep their Wives Happy
Married men may eat their broccoli to keep the peace at dinner, but they may be likely to binge on unhealthy food when they leave the house, a recent study by University of Michigan researchers found.
5 Common Myths About Arthritis Debunked
Although arthritis is extremely common, people still have many misconceptions about the disease. How much do you really know?
How Two Key Lifestyle Changes Can Help Boost Your Health Overall
Getting healthy doesn’t mean having to overhaul your entire lifestyle.
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
Jessica Simpson’s Pregnancy Weight: Why Everyone Has an Opinion
Simpson is being alternately vilified and championed for seemingly gaining more than the recommended 35 lbs. during pregnancy. Since when is a big pregnant woman news?
Dukan Diet Founder to Face Ethics Hearing
Should teens get extra points for being thin? Dr. Pierre Dukan, the French founder of the controversial Dukan Diet, thinks so.
Mom Puts Her 7-Year-Old Daughter on a Diet, then Writes About It in Vogue
Why did Dara-Lynn Weiss choose to explore the very private and sensitive topic of her young daughter’s weight in the very public pages of a fashion glossy?
Does Your Sperm Need a Diet? Fatty Foods Linked to Poor Sperm Quality
Gentlemen, you may want to hold the bacon. A new study suggests that eating a high-fat diet may be associated with lower sperm quality.
A Simpler Way to Slow the Obesity Crisis
Telling people to choose healthy foods isn’t working. A better solution may be to let people eat whatever they want—just not to increase their calories over time
Decision-Making Under Stress: The Brain Remembers Rewards, Forgets Punishments
It’s counterintuitive, but under stress we tend to focus more on the rewards than on the risks of any decision.