We are all roughly two-thirds water. It makes up about three-quarters of our lean body mass, about 10% of our fat, and in terms of the amount of time we could live without [...]
Cottage Cheese with Live Cultures Cottage cheese is an excellent choice for a nighttime snack because it’s low in carbohydrates and high in protein. Don’t shy [...]
Calcium is essential for healthy bones, but it does so much more. Calcium is required for normal muscle and nerve function and your blood to clot properly. A calcium [...]
Just add a handful of almonds: a University of Florida study suggests that improving one’s diet can be as simple as that. Researchers studied the effect that the [...]
Enjoying a Few Too Many Brewskis If you enjoy a few brewskis after your workouts while watching your favorite show, you probably wouldn’t think those drinks are [...]
The best way to prevent a craving for something sweet (read: midmorning oatmeal cookie) from derailing your day? Plan ahead with go-to healthy snacks. These recipes from the [...]
New research casts doubt on the commonly held belief that taking more exercise always helps you lose weight. A study in the journal Current Biology suggests that if you jog [...]
As New Year’s resolutions come and go, one area many people focus on is their health and weight. With Americans tipping the scales more than ever, social and [...]
I was a fat kid, a fat teen, a fat adult, and have been “fat shamed” ever since I can remember. When I was a kid they just called it “teasing.” But there is one [...]
The equation to dropping unwanted pounds is pretty much a no-brainer. Torch more calories than you take in. And while that’s a non-negotiable, how you actually slay [...]