A recent study in the Journal of Consumer Research uncovered a tip that might help you shave calories from your diet and lose weight faster: the color of your plate influences how much you eat! ABC News reported on this…
How do you tell somebody you love—your spouse, your friend, your parent—that they need to lose weight? Or what if you’re on the receiving end of that message? A recent article in Shape magazine explored the issues of breaking the…
Having your child participate in sports might not be as effective as we thought. According to a recent study from the University of Minnesota, it takes more than just team sports to curb obesity among children. In fact, they found…
Could cutting down on calories be as simple as chewing your food more? It’s something that many of us have heard for years, but how reliable is this advice, really? A recent article in the Associated Press takes a closer…
Weight loss: a super common New Year’s resolution. It’s not hard to understand why—with a whole year stretched out before you with clear start and finish dates, it just seems like a logical plan to make. It sounds smart at…
Weight loss can bring all kinds of benefits, and according to a recent article in HealthDay News, losing weight can protect you from knee arthritis. Americans are getting arthritis of the knee at younger ages, but a study presented at…
We’re “entering the most dangerous time of the year,” reports Medical News Today. It’s the holiday season, a time when we gather together for family visits, warm memories, and giving of gifts. Statistically, it’s also the time when Americans tend…
Let’s take a break from the weight loss news and talk about real life. The road to a vibrant, healthy life often feels more like an obstacle course than anything else. Change your diet, change your exercise, change your routine—change…
Many of us prefer walking as a way to burn off calories, and for a good reason: it’s something we can all do! It’s not as hard on the joints as running, and it’s not as expensive as a gym…
Here’s a tip for obese teenagers: if you lose your extra weight now, you could avoid the risks associated with adult obesity in the future. A recent article in MedlinePlus says that although many obese children and teens go on…