Diets in Review
This weekend could be the start of big life changes for a handful of people who want to lose weight… on TV. Starting on Saturday, ABC’s program “Extreme Weight Loss“—not to be confused with NBC’s “The Biggest Loser“—is casting its … Continue reading
What do your favorite Olympians really eat? The food they choose fuels them to represent our country with pride in Sochi this year. We checked in with a few of your fav female athletes who shared their top dishes to … Continue reading
It’s February, that special time of year where everything is colored red and love is in the air. Valentine’s Day makes us all focus on our hearts a bit more, but instead of buying another bag of heart-shaped candies why … Continue reading
A shocking statistic concerning Russian men has garnered some attention recently, though this one has nothing to do with the upcoming Olympic games. An article posted on TheGuardian.com on Friday, January 31st, detailed how a large number of young Russian men’s … Continue reading
By Layne Lieberman, MS, RD, CDN Heart disease continues to be the leading cause of death in both men and women. Luckily, it’s preventable and controllable. With new cholesterol guidelines from the American Heart Association and the American College of … Continue reading
If you are like me, you have seen Cool Runnings, the ’90s family film about Jamaican bobsledding, about a million times. If you are not like me, I am really sorry. For the 2026 Olympics, we got some exciting news. Jamaican bobsledding … Continue reading
The public has spoken up about Rachel Frederickson’s shocking weight loss on “The Biggest Loser” season 15. So has the media. Finally, the trainers from the show are releasing statements. Although between you and me, it’s pretty easy to read between … Continue reading
On Tuesday, February 4th, our own Brandi Koskie tuned into the season finale for “The Biggest Loser” season 15. She was watching the program from her living room, which was unusual—she’s been in the audience at well over half of … Continue reading
Want to know which foods were hot this past year and what to expect for 2026? Foodily, the world’s largest social recipe network, keeps tabs on what visitors have been searching for over the years. Since 2026 the site has seen … Continue reading
By Team Best Life The more walking you do and the faster you do it the healthier you’ll be, suggests a new study. People who got more than the recommended 150 minutes of moderate intensity aerobic activity per week in … Continue reading
One of our fave fitness gals, Erin Kreitz Shirey, is full of tips for working smarter, not harder, and living well. She runs Power Fitness PDX, a training center that specializes in small group classes, and she also writes about fitness. In … Continue reading