Weight Loss

Loved Ones Can Be the Key to Losing Weight or Quitting Smoking

Medicine & Technology Jan 23, 2015

Anyone who has ever tried to quit smoking knows just how hard it can be. Though a new study suggests that if you want to quit smoking, lose weight, or just change an annoying habit, getting help from someone you love could be the key to success.

Get The Protein You Need Directly from Plants

Jan 08, 2015

On your quest for eating healthier, consider reducing or even eliminating your animal-based protein sources with plant-based sources instead.

The “Healthy Obesity” Idea is Dangerous

Jan 07, 2015

A new study claims that the idea of healthy obesity is a myth as most obese people over time suffer poorer health and chronic illnesses.

Whole Grains: Delicious Carbs and the Secret to Success

Jan 07, 2015

A new study has revealed that eating whole grains could be the secret to success and lasting life, finding that one serving of whole grains a day can reduce a person's risk of death.

New Drug to Treat Obesity Approved

Jan 06, 2015

If your New Year's resolution is to lose weight this year, you could soon take a pill to help you in your quest to drop those pounds and live a healthier life. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recently approved a new drug designed to help people lose weight and fight the obesity epidemic. And while it started as a treatment for another ailment, this new drug could spell millions of dollars for the company and thousands of pounds off of consumers, as well.

Environment May Become Part of New Dietary Guidelines

Jan 06, 2015

When the government releases its next version of recommended dietary guidelines to encourage Americans to eat healthier, environmental concerns could also be addressed as part of the guidelines.

Consumer Reports Study Finds Americans Know Little About the Weight Loss Supplements They Take

Jan 05, 2015

How trusting are American consumers when it comes to weight loss supplements? And exactly how easily do we fall prey to these products' marketing strategies? A recent Consumer Reports survey found that many Americans are misinformed about weight loss supplements, including their quality and efficacy.

The Year You Were Born Can Affect Your Risk For Obesity

Jan 03, 2015

A new study has discovered that the year you were born can influence your risk for obesity.

The earlier one suffers from obesity, the higher the risk for severe illnesses

Obesity Takes Away 8 Years of One's Life, But Causes Health Problems For Decades

Dec 06, 2014

Researchers from McGill University found that obesity can shorten one's life expectancy by up to eight years for those who are very obese. The number of years that could be slashed in one's life depends on the severity of the person's obesity, according to the study. Aside from this, obesity is also linked to poor health, with constant illnesses within almost 20 years; this is attributed to diseases caused by obesity such as diabetes and cardiovascular diseases.