Weight Management

You already know that the omega-3 fats found in fish (DHA and EPA) are good for your heart-but how much do you need to see a benefit? A new review of eight previous studies says a daily intake of 250 mg of omega-3s seems to be the threshold

Part of the reason Americans have gotten so fat is that our jobs have grown more sedentary. In a review of energy expenditure in US private employment since 1960, scientists report that men are burning an average 140 fewer daily calories on the job; for women, its 124 fewer calories a day

America, theres even more of us to love-with dire consequences for the nations health.

Dont blame more-caloric foods for the US obesity epidemic, however

Confirming the increasing role of snacks in the US diet, research presented at the recent Institute of Food Technologists Expo

Most calorie counts on restaurant menus are accurate, according to new Tufts research

Take charge of whats become Americas fourth daily meal with these strategies for smarter snacking. If you cant seem to succeed in your healthy-eating goals, despite nutritious meal planning, maybe the problem is what you eat between meals-snacks

If youve ever tried to lose weight, you know the formula: 3,500 calories equal one pound

The urgency of cutting calories (however many it takes) was underscored by another new report

The Weight Watchers program works better than primary-care management for weight loss, according to a new randomized trial