Adult Health

How Stress Affects Weight Loss

Pamela Ofstein is the Director of Nutrition Services at eDiets.com, a leading provider of weight loss services, information and products. Stress is often part of our lives. It’s hard to avoid and we unfortunately face it practically every day. But … Continue reading

Mediterranean Diet Can Lower Cholesterol

You’ve probably all heard about the health benefits of eating a Mediterranean diet, right? This diet that’s high in nuts, fish, legumes, fruits and vegetables, has been shown to even prevent type II diabetes and lower heart disease risk. According … Continue reading

Jillian Michaels on The Doctors

Tune in this Tuesday, November 9 to The Doctors when Jillian Michaels shows you how to get in shape without spending a dime. This episode of The Doctors is all about improving your health for free. And what better fitness expert … Continue reading

Your Friends Can Make You Obese

It’s official: your friends can make you fat. While many studies have proven that social support promotes weight loss, there’s now evidence that obese friends can lead you to pack on the pounds. A new study from Harvard shows that … Continue reading