How not to lose weight

Feel like you already have this one mastered because no matter how hard you try, the weight isnt coming off? Has it been a fight of you vers...

New Nutrition Facts Labels Aim to Be Less Confusing to Consumers

Timi Gustafson R.D. is a registered dietitian, newspaper columnist, blogger and author of the book The Healthy Diner How to Eat Right and S...

Searching for the Cause(s) of Obesity

Two thirds of Americans are overweight. One third is obese. Obesity and a host of illnesses related to weight problems kill more people than...

hCG Diet Explained

Losing 30 pounds in 30 days seems like a tempting way to kick start a weight loss plan. The diet that touts this, hCG Diet, is gaining popu...

Dr. Oz challenges you to try his plant-based vegan diet menu

What's the ultimate diet for enhancing your health and the health of the planet? Answer: A plant-based vegan food plan. And that's j...

'AARP New American Diet: Lose Weight, Live Longer:' Secrets to slender longevity

It is the dawning of the age of the Baby Boomer - and for those of us who have achieved age 50 and older, looking and feeling fabulous as we...

The Many Health Benefits of a Good Belly Laugh

It feels good to laugh once in a while. Everyone knows that. But laughter as a health-promoting exercise is not as widely practiced, despite...

Meet the real winner of 'The Biggest Loser:' Jillian Michaels

Even before the new season of "The Biggest Loser" began, the return of tough-as-nails trainer Jillian Michaels received more publi...