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Can Long-Term Stress Make You Gain Weight? Study Finds a Link
You probably know how stress can affect your mood and often your eating choices — comfort food, anyone? — but can long-term stress actually make us gain weight? A recent study says it may be so.
13 Surprising Facts About Bariatric Surgery
Having bariatric surgery is rewarding in countless ways. But myths about the surgery and about obesity itself persist. Here, we bust common myths and share facts you should know.
How Trillions of Bacteria in Your Body Can Change Your Genes
New research is spurring exciting developments in the microbiome, the trillions of bacteria that make up communities living in our bodies. Scientists are exploring how being aware of imbalances in these bacteria could lead to new diagnoses and treatments. All this could have a positive impact on people’s health.
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New Balloons Can Help You Fight Obesity Without Surgery
For people with a body mass index of 30 to 40 who aren’t ready for weight-loss surgery, implantable balloons can be the first step on the road to health.
The Right Fats Can Keep You Lean (Infographic)
Eating the right kind of fat can lower your risks for obesity and chronic diseases. Learn which fats will help you feel and look your best and which fats you should avoid.
What You Should Know About America’s Weight Loss Woes (Infographic)
If you’re waging what feels like a losing battle against your scale, you’re not alone. Discover what we know — and don’t know — about fixing America’s weight problem in this infographic.
Study: Heart Attack Patients Getting Younger, With Risky Health Habits
A new study shows that despite a greater awareness of the health risks for heart attack, more people now have these kinds of medical conditions at a younger age — and are suffering from heart attacks as a result.
5 Risk Factors You Should Avoid to Help Prevent Heart Disease Death
About half the deaths from heart and vascular disease in the U.S. could be prevented, says a recent study. All it takes is eliminating five preventable risk factors. Learn how to protect yourself.
A Little Pudge Might Help Women With Heart Failure Live Longer
There’s few instances where being overweight can improve your health. But a new study shows that having a little pudge may benefit women with heart failure.