Nutrition & Weight Loss

Exercise and healthy eating are essential for successful weight loss. But here’s a strategy for losing weight you won’t find in the gym or the health food section. Try to make sure you get a good night’s sleep every night. Research shows that sleep isn’t just essential for the brain, according to the National Institutes […]READ MORE

Every year, one of the top New Year’s resolutions is to lose weight by eating a healthier diet. If you’re one of the thousands of people searching the internet for diet clues, authorities at the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics have some important advice. Make sure you seek information from someone qualified to give it […]READ MORE

Holiday cookies. Adult beverages. Grandma’s fudge. This time of year leaves a lot of people wondering how to get rid of the dreaded belly fat. If you ask the researchers at Harvard School of Public Health for advice, they’re likely going to tell you to head to the nearest weight room and work on your […]READ MORE

Chronic, low-back pain – a common problem that’s often difficult to treat – may be eased with the practice of yoga, according to two studies. But before anyone rolls out their yoga mat for the first time, they should understand that yoga does not replace conventional medical care. It should also not be used to […]READ MORE

If you feel like you need to take a nice, long nap after Thanksgiving, don’t blame it on eating turkey. Yes, turkey does contain tryptophan, an essential amino acid which is associated with inducing drowsiness, but that’s not what’s really making us so sleepy. It’s actually from overeating, according to the American Chemical Society. When people overeat, […]READ MORE

Carrying groceries. Lifting children. Pulling doors open. Building strength and muscle mass in your arms – specifically your biceps – isn’t just for show. It’s important to have strong biceps for everyday activities. But which exercise is best for targeting the biceps? A recent independent study, commissioned by the American Council on Exercise, evaluated which […]READ MORE

Is it possible to control a craving for cupcakes, pizza or pie by the way you think about food? Researchers believe we can. In fact, they say they may have found an effective strategy for people who want to stop acting on food cravings. In a recent study, researchers used functional MRI scans to watch the […]READ MORE

If you knew it would take walking five miles to burn off the calories in a 20-ounce bottle of soda, would you be less inclined to drink one? A new study suggests you might. When adolescents saw printed signs explaining how many miles they would have to walk to burn off 250 calories, which is how […]READ MORE

For those who want to maintain bone and joint health as they age, exercise may be a powerful strategy. Staying physically active may make a significant difference when it comes to improving your musculoskeletal and overall health, according to research on senior athletes who were at least 65 years old. Additionally, physical activity also can minimize […]READ MORE

Americans face a 40 percent risk of developing type 2 diabetes during their lifetime, a new federal study shows. But they may be able to lower that risk by seeking nutritional counseling that includes how to make lifestyle and dietary changes from a Registered Dietitian, according to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. “Health professionals […]READ MORE