Sugary drinks can cause weight gain, new evidence shows
In a study from the University of Toronto and Harvard University, scientists found that sugar-sweetened beverages promote weight gain in children and adults.
The review...
Getting better sleep may help you stick to a weight-loss plan
In a study from the University of Pittsburgh, scientists found that getting better sleep at night may help you stick to a weight-loss plan.
Eating healthy is the key to maintaining weight loss
Shedding excess pounds is challenging, but it is only half the weight loss journey.
After reaching a goal weight, patients must commit to healthy eating...
Walking just 500 steps at a time can protect your brain and heart
In a study from the University of Alabama at Birmingham, scientists found that walking just 500 steps – about a quarter of a mile...
Eating disorders are deadly: What are they, who’s at risk, and what can be...
Eating disorders such as anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge eating disorder are serious health risks and can be life-threatening.
Mediterranean lifestyle, not just diet, may strongly boost your health
In a study from the Autonomous University of Madrid, scientists found that the Mediterranean lifestyle, not just diet, may strongly boost your health.
The team...
Onions may reduce body fat in overweight people
Scientists found that onions may help reduce body fat and improve metabolic health in overweight people.
Exercising 11 minutes every day can prevent early death
In a study from the University of Cambridge, scientists found 1 in 10 early deaths could be prevented if everyone managed at least half...
A low-fat vegan diet may protect health in obese and overweight people
In a study from the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine, scientists found that a vegan diet improves diet quality, leading to decreased weight and...
Obesity drugs and lifestyle change can bring long-lasting weight loss
Overweight and obese people maintained an average weight loss of 10.6% over 3 to 5 years with a program of lifestyle changes in combination with anti-obesity medications.