Do you have trouble falling asleep or staying asleep? Almost one out of three Americans do. What you might not realize is certain supplements can cause sleep problems for some people. Here are four you should know about.
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?
Are you a morning exerciser or do you work out at the end of the day? If you’re trying to lose weight, you might wonder which is best. A new study shows consistency is more important than when you work out.
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.
It seems that men have an easier time losing weight than women. Does science support this idea? Here’s what science says about men versus women in the never-ending battle to lose weight.
A new study shows that physical activity is important for maintaining your body weight once you lose a significant amount of weight. It’s also essential for healthy body composition. Here’s why exercise must be part of your weight maintenance arsenal.
Does resistance training lower the risk of developing cardiovascular disease? Recent research suggests that it does, but how? Here are five possible ways that working your muscles against resistance is healthy for your heart.
Ideally, the weight you lose should be body fat and no muscle. That’s the ideal situation that doesn’t typically occur in real life. However, there are things you can do to reduce how much muscle you lose when you shed body fat. Here are three.
