Do you read nutrition labels every time you shop for food? You should. A new study shows that even health-conscious shoppers can be fooled by product packaging and make less healthy selections. Find out how food packaging and labels fool us and how to be a savvier shopper every time you shop for groceries.
If you’re trying to make healthy lifestyle changes, should you focus on diet or exercise habits first? A new study looked at this issue and came to some interesting conclusions. Find out why BOTH diet and exercise deliver the best results, whether you’re trying to stay healthy or lose weight.
You’ve probably known people who love to work out and those who wouldn’t put on a pair of exercise shoes and get sweaty for any reason. Some research suggests that the desire to exercise or stay on the couch is at least partially determined by genes. Find out what research shows about exercise motivation and the role that genes may play.
Some people really struggle to lose weight. They believe they’re doing the right thing but just aren’t seeing results. Sometimes it’s because they have unrealistic expectations. Here are other ways people sabotage themselves when trying to lose weight without even knowing it.
When most people think of the benefits of exercise and its impact on longevity, they think of aerobic exercise, but when it comes to diseases of aging and longevity, strength training may be your ticket to better health. Find out why.
Have you made the decision to go gluten-free? That’s important if you have celiac disease or are sensitive to gluten – but keep in mind that a gluten-free diet doesn’t always mean healthy. There’s a healthy way and a not so healthy way to eat a diet that’s free of gluten. Find out the difference and how to make a gluten-free diet a healthful one.
Decreasing your calorie intake too much may initially lead to weight loss but severe calorie restriction can work against you in the long run. Find out what changes take place in your body when you decrease the number of calories you eat too much and how to avoid this problem.
Are you overeating without knowing it? A new study shows the importance of controlling portion size if you want to control your weight. Find out more about this study and how to avoid the pitfalls of eating too much.
If you’re trying to lose weight, what do you reach for? Many people reach for low-calorie foods they find at their local supermarket. After all, if it’s low in calories it should make it easier to lose weight, right? Not necessarily so. Find out why choosing low calorie foods can work against you when you’re trying to shed body fat.
Looking for ways to get a low-impact workout? Whether you have an injury or just want a workout to do in between high-impact days, here are some options for low-impact workouts.
If there’s one topic that people are confused about – it’s cellulite. Too many sources claim to have a cure for this common condition and perpetuate a number of fallacies. Here are five cellulite myths you shouldn’t believe.
Think you don’t have time to prepare a healthy meal? Not when you have these kitchen gadgets. Discover five kitchen tools that’ll make your life easier – and keep you healthy.
