8 Hours Is a Myth: Here’s How Much Sleep You Really Need
It is often touted that the average person’s sleep needs are 8 hours of sleep each night. In fact, research suggests that 8 hours and 10 minutes of sleep are required, on [...]
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Millions of Obese Americans Are Actually Quite Healthy
A new study finds that more than 50 million “quite healthy” Americans have been mislabeled as obese or overweight thanks to an over-reliance on BMI as a measurement of [...]
World’s Obese Population Hits 641 Million
LONDON (Reuters) – More than 640 million people globally now weigh in as obese and the world has more overweight than underweight people, according to an analysis of [...]
7 Foods a Nutritionist Would Never Eat
Rice Cakes They may have been touted as the ultimate diet food during the low-fat/no-fat craze of the late 1980s and 1990s, but don’t be fooled. Rice cakes can have a [...]
Eating Beans, Peas, Chickpeas or Lentils May Help Lose Weight and Keep It Off
Eating one serving a day of beans, peas, chickpeas or lentils could contribute to modest weight loss, a new study suggests. Eating about 3/4 cup (130 grams) each day of these [...]
You Asked: Should I Try a Fasting Diet?
Believe it or not, the gimmick diet has legs — for everything from weight loss to longevity. Benedict Cumberbatch is doing it. So is Jimmy Kimmel. But unlike most [...]
9 Small Lifestyle Changes You Can Make to Get Smarter
Most people make a conscious effort to improve their physical health, yet few think about what they can do to help boost the health of their brain. Just as you can eat [...]
12 Low-Carb Superfoods to Add to Your Diet
Some people worry about not getting enough nutrients on a low-carb diet, but there are lots of ways to guard against that happening. For example, you can Make Sure Your [...]
This is the New Superfood
Bok choy is a member of the cruciferous family of vegetables, so it’s related to broccoli, Brussels sprouts, arugula, cauliflower, cabbage, and kale. It’s most [...]
Breakfast High in Protein Linked to Weight Loss
A diet high in a protein found in dairy products can aid weight loss and help to manage type 2 diabetes, a new study has found. Previous research has suggested that eating a [...]
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