16 States Get Fatter, None Slimmer
America, theres even more of us to love-with dire consequences for the nations health.
Obesity Equation: Eating More Often, Bigger Portions
Dont blame more-caloric foods for the US obesity epidemic, however
Four Keys to Reducing Your Risk of SCD (Sudden Cardiac Death)
Score another benefit of living right. In a new analysis of data from the Nurses Health Study
More Proof Staying Physically Active Keeps Your Aging Brain Sharp
Two new studies add to the evidence that staying physically active helps protect your brain-and fill in some gaps in that research
Take a Walk to Reduce Your Risk of Peripheral Artery Disease
Get up off the couch, go for a walk, and youll be less likely to have problems with peripheral artery disease (PAD)
Weight-Loss Math Not So Simple
If youve ever tried to lose weight, you know the formula: 3,500 calories equal one pound
Half of US Obese by 2030
The urgency of cutting calories (however many it takes) was underscored by another new report
Weight Watchers Beats Conventional Healthcare for Weight Loss
The Weight Watchers program works better than primary-care management for weight loss, according to a new randomized trial
Secrets of Keeping Off the Weight You Lose
Despite the talk of yo-yo dieting, it is possible to lose weight and keep most of it off
Suffering from Low Back Pain? Maybe You Should Try Yoga
Two new studies offer a glimmer of hope for sufferers of chronic low back pain, from an unexpected source-yoga