If you think before you snack, it’s not so bad
Mar 26, 2020
For better or worse, snacks are a big part of the American diet. But between-meal eating doesn’t have to be a bad thing.
Obesity News
Regular bedtime may be good for the waistline
Mar 3, 2020
Women who went to bed at the same time each night lost about a pound of body fat during six weeks compared to women whose bedtimes varied, a new study shows.
Processed vs. ultra-processed food, and why it matters to your health
Jan 29, 2020
To eat well, you need to know the difference between processed and ultra-processed food.
Over 300 pounds, he started getting in shape. Not even a triple bypass slowed him.
Jan 6, 2020
Bobby Ballard's tale can inspire anyone who resolved to be healthier in 2020.
How to enjoy the flavors of the season without derailing health
Dec 17, 2019
Don't obsess about every bite. Instead, strategize your holiday eating.
Obesity, other factors may speed up brain aging
Nov 21, 2019
The brains of middle-age adults may be aging prematurely if they have obesity or other factors linked to cardiovascular disease, a new study finds.
Eating mindfully through the holidays – and all year
Nov 20, 2019
A popular new focus on awareness during eating is rooted in the ancient Buddhist philosophy known as mindfulness, and it can help reap health benefits.
'Surprising' lack of progress on heart disease in younger adults, especially in women
Jul 8, 2019
After decades of declining cardiovascular disease rates, a new study shows the trend is reversing among younger people, and especially women.
Excessive TV time linked to heart risk in African Americans
Jun 26, 2019
Hours in front of the tube correlates with more danger than sitting at work all day, researchers say.
How to have a heart-healthy pregnancy before you even conceive
Jun 11, 2019
Preconception health – the care you get prior to becoming pregnant – is just as important as the care you get during pregnancy, especially if you have a condition that puts your heart at risk.