One reason to exercise is it can lower your risk of osteoporosis. But, according to a new study, exercise and calorie restriction may not mix. Can cutting back on calories and working out at the same time be hard the health of your bones?
Can drinking more water help you lose more body fat? It’s an intriguing idea and there is some evidence that it can. Here’s what studies show about hydration and fat loss and why you should be drinking more water!
Have you reached a fat loss plateau? Sometimes your body adapts to your diet and exercise program. Other times you need to fine tune your diet a bit more to restart the weight loss process. Often even minor changes to how you eat can have an impact. Here are five ways to break through a fat loss plateau by changing how you eat.
Have you ever eaten a piece of fruit only to feel hungry after an hour? Is fruit really less satisfying than other types of food and does it not satiate as well? Find out what research shows about eating fruit, its impact on appetite, and how to make it more satiating and satisfying.
Obesity is at epidemic levels. Part of the problem is the composition of the American diet. Yet, there’s also evidence that meal timing and when you eat matters. Can eating at certain times of the day or within a set time period help you eat less? Find out.
Fish oil is a popular supplement people take for heart health. While the heart health benefits of fish oil supplements have recently been called into question, there is some evidence that fish oil can boost the resting metabolic rate. Can fish oil make it easier to lose weight?
Do you have after-dinner sugar cravings that you just can’t seem to conquer? If so, you might wonder whether cravings are more problematic in the evening and why. Here’s what science says about sugar cravings, why they occur at night, and how to stop them.
Chances are, you weigh yourself regularly to keep tabs on where you stand from a bodyweight standpoint. Yet many people make critical mistakes when the step on the scale and also misinterpret what those numbers mean. How many of these mistakes do you make when you measure your body weight?
What’s the first thing you do when you wake up in the morning? Hopefully, it’s something healthy! If you’re trying to lose weight, certain morning habits could make it easier for you to slim down. Here are five-morning rituals, backed by science, that may help you get leaner.
Do you take supplements in hopes of losing weight or slowing the aging process? Supplements are not closely regulated and carry surprising risks. Some carry higher risks than others. Find out what recent research shows.
There’s no shortage of advice on how to lose weight out there. But not all of it is good advice. In fact, some are downright harmful! Here are six common weight loss practices that are bad for your health and your waistline.
Is eating only during certain times of the day helpful for weight loss? It’s part of a relatively new concept called time-restricted eating. As it turns out, it may have other health benefits too. Here’s what we know so far.
