Diets in Review
British scientists say they have found a “master switch” that may be responsible for controlling genes associated with body fat. In fact, they think their findings may help develop a treatment for obesity-related diseases. Upon publishing the study in the … Continue reading
Jorge Cruise’s popular diet, The Belly Fat Cure, just got a little easier to follow with the launch of a new iPhone and iPad app. The Belly Fat Cure Sugar and Carb Counter is the latest incarnation of the diet, … Continue reading
Skechers Shape Ups shoes for kids has caused quite the controversy since their release, including a petition at change.org to have the line discontinued. Parents and professionals are disturbed that toning shoes are being made for and marketed to elementary … Continue reading
Friday, May 20th is Bike to Work Day, so dust the cobwebs off of your bicycle, strap on a helmet and pedal your way to better health. The mornings are heating up as summer approaches so take advantage and ride … Continue reading
Scientists from the U.S. Johns Hopkins team have managed to turn bad white fat into good brown fat in recent experiments on rodents. This breakthrough could be a huge step in treating obesity if it were able to yield the … Continue reading
Much has been made of Kirstie Alley’s mishaps on “Dancing with the Stars.” When her partner Maksim Chmerkovskiy’s leg gave in as they made a move on the dance floor, what went through everyone’s mind was “Kirstie’s weight issues were … Continue reading
Tune in Tuesday, May 17 to The Doctors for all you need to know about getting ready to put on a bathing suit this summer. Jillian Michaels will be starting her new gig as co-host of the popular talk show, … Continue reading
There’s probably not one person alive who hasn’t been camping. Sleeping under the trees, cooking over a fire, enjoying the fresh air of the great outdoors – what’s not to love? Camping is a great family and budget friendly activity; … Continue reading
Tune in to the Rachael Ray show on Thursday, May 19th for lots of tips on looking younger. Bob Greene, Oprah’s trainer and the creator of Best Life, will return to the show to share a four-step plan that can … Continue reading
Tune in Tuesday, May 17 to the Tyra show for a discussion about men who prefer extremely overweight women. Two couples will appear on the show to discuss their relationships, not only with each other but also with fat. One … Continue reading
Staying up late to try to get a lot done? You could be harming your weight loss efforts, a new study shows. Researchers at Northwestern University have studied the cumulative effects of lack of sleep on 52 adults. More than … Continue reading