When we talk about having a healthy, balanced diet, we often think about weight control, general fitness or keeping cholesterol down. It’s less common to choose certain foods with the aim of cancer prevention …
… As with BMI, though, waist circumference guidelines can vary slightly with race and ethnicity.How to lose weightThere’s no one single way to lose pounds, but any weight-loss program typically revolves around two …
For decades, the word “diet” has gotten a bad rap, as fashion magazines and the weight-loss industry teach that the goal of dieting is to shed pounds. But it’s time to rebrand the …
The stress of everyday life can sap your energy and mood. If you’re feeling the weight of your job, family, finances or even the traffic, yoga can help.According to yoga instructor and retired …
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… a trainer for pointers.Prior injuries or medical conditions don’t mean that you can’t lift weightsLiving with either doesn’t necessarily mean that weight training is off-limits. A trainer can develop a …
Q: Is it true that cayenne pepper can rev up your metabolism and help you lose weight?Maybe! The main ingredient in cayenne pepper is capsaicin, which gives the spice its strong and hot flavor …
When it comes to understanding your health, there are a lot of numbers that matter. You monitor your weight. Check your blood sugar levels, cholesterol, platelets and more.And then, there’s another number that …
You may have seen those handy online body mass index (BMI) calculators. Maybe you even punched in your weight and height to get your results. And maybe you were shocked by what you saw and …
You already know that a healthy diet is important overall, but it’s especially important when you’re trying to lose weight. There are a lot of diet trends out there and it may be …
There’s a reason exercise makes you sweat: It isn’t easy. Your body works hard when you run, cycle, lift weights or take on any other physical activity that challenges your strength and determination …
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