Diet soft drinks linked to increasing waistlines of older adults
Diet soft drinks linked to increasing waistlines of older adults People over age 65 who drink diet soda daily tend to expand their waistlines by much more…
Daily weigh-ins encourage weight loss
Daily weigh-ins encourage weight loss Getting on the scale every day may increase enthusiasm for healthy behaviors and lead to greater weight loss, according…
Getting healthy is easier with a partner
Getting healthy is easier with a partner People are more likely to quit smoking, start working out and lose weight if their domestic partner also makes a…
Following lifestyle guidelines reduces risk for certain cancers
Following lifestyle guidelines reduces risk for certain cancers A study of nearly a half-million Americans has found that following cancer prevention…
Weigh-in once a week or you'll gain weight
Weigh-in once a week or you'll gain weight Stepping on the scale is common among dieters but how does the frequency of weigh-ins impact weight? A new study…
Resolved to lose weight in 2015? Avoid these 5 bad strategies
Resolved to lose weight in 2015? Avoid these 5 bad strategies Is your New Year's resolution to lose weight? Here are five bad strategies to avoid,…
Two cups of milk, not more, may be ideal for preschoolers
Two cups of milk, not more, may be ideal for preschoolers Preschoolers who drink three or more cups of milk a day may get a small height boost, but…
High protein diet can't train the body to maintain a higher metabolism
High protein diet can't train the body to maintain a higher metabolism New research suggests that high- and normal- protein diets are tied to higher…
Body weight heavily influenced by gut bacteria
Body weight heavily influenced by gut bacteria Our genetic makeup influences whether we are fat or thin by shaping which types of microbes thrive in our gut,…
Family dinner table dynamics linked to childhood obesity
Family dinner table dynamics linked to childhood obesity Families who express more warmth, group enjoyment and positive reinforcement at family meals have…