Can working out with someone “better than you” make you work harder? Find out how having an exercise partner could affect your workout, how using an exercise DVD can help you stick with an exercise program and the importance of overcoming obstacles that keep you from working out consistently.
Short periods of sleep have been linked with weight gain and an increase in appetite. Now, a new study shows that skimping on sleep may impact women different than men. Find out how the two sexes differ in their response to too little sleep and how this impacts appetite and food consumption. You’ll also discover tips for getting better quality sleep.
Are you getting enough fiber in your diet? Most people aren’t. The key is to start early with a high-fiber breakfast. Need some ideas? Here are five ways to start your morning with heart-healthy fiber.
There’s nothing wrong with occasional dietary splurges. Occasionally indulging in a decadent food can make it easier to eat healthy the rest of the time. Still, there are ways to splurge smarter. Here are some six tips fora sensible splurge.
If you’re like most people, you want to lose weight fast. It’s empowering to look down at the scale and see you’re down 5 pounds in only a week. But losing weight at lightning speed isn’t such a good idea from a health standpoint. Patience really is a virtue when it comes to successful weight loss.
Both men and women experience food cravings, but there are differences in the types of foods they crave and what brings on the cravings. Find out more about food cravings and gender differences as well as tips for keeping cravings under control
Most people equate ideal body weight with health and being overweight and obese with a greater risk for health problems – but what about overweight and obese people who are physically fit? Does being physically fit offset some of the risks of being overweight or obese? Find out what research shows about this issue.
What’s more challenging than losing weight? Maintaining it long-term after you’re lost it. This article looks at research on weight maintenance and what distinguishes successful weight maintainers from those who gain back the weight they lost over time.
With all the parties and sweet indulgences, it’s not surprising that weight gain is common around the holidays. Most people assume they’ll quickly lose those extra pounds once the festivities are over and they return to the normal routine, but shedding “extra insulation” that comes from sipping eggnog and noshing on cheesecake can be challenging. A better plan is to prevent it in the first place. Why is weight gain so common around the holidays and how can you avoid it?
Can a nutrient-rich diet help keep hunger under control? Find out what research shows about nutrient-density and the role it plays in controlling appetite. You’ll also find out how to choose foods that fight hunger.
What goes on in your brain has a direct influence on how much you eat, food cravings and the types of foods you choose. One brain chemical in particular, dopamine, plays an especially important role in keeping food cravings in check. Find out what role it plays and ways to maximize its benefits through diet and lifestyle.
Citrus fruits are rich in vitamin C and have other health benefits as well. There’s one type of citrus fruit, blood oranges, that may even help you shed a few pounds. Find out why.
