Over the years, researchers have found more than a few health benefits associated with a supportive marriage, from a longer life to a lower risk of heart attacks. When it [...]
A Calorie is a Calorie Wrong. “This is a myth that refuses to die and keeps people from getting and staying healthy, as well as losing weight and keeping it off,” [...]
We know almonds taste great and they’re chock-full of protein and healthy fats. But can nuts actually help with weight loss? The most common claim about almonds as a [...]
Weight loss is one of the best ways to lower the risk of diabetes, and if you already have diabetes weight loss can reduce your blood glucose—also called blood sugar. [...]
What’s better? Low-fat diets? Or low-carb diets? Scientists at Stanford University School of Medicine put it to the test. The answer after their studies: It’s a draw. It [...]
It’s often considered common knowledge that in order to lose weight, you should start by reducing your calorie intake. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention even [...]
Snacks versus weight loss Americans love to snack almost as much as we want to lose weight. But according to recent research by the USDA, our snacking habits are adding too [...]
Do you still reach for the margarine instead of the butter at the grocery store? For decades, many health organizations have convinced Americans that fat is bad. Because of [...]
Intermittent fasting is a hot topic in nutrition lately, but the concept itself isn’t new. In fact, temporarily going without eating or drinking stems from the [...]
If you’ve been toying with the idea of intermittent fasting, there are plenty of good reasons to give it a try. The diet, which involves alternating long periods of fasting [...]