Think the number on the scale only matters for how you look? Your heart begs to differ. Preventive cardiologist Haitham Ahmed, MD, explains why carrying around too much weight is bad for your heart health.
Teasing Your Teen About Being Overweight Could Have Lasting Impact
For kids who are overweight or obese, the everyday challenges of the teenage years can seem even greater. A recent study says that teens who are teased about their weight are more likely to become obese adults.
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.
Is Your Child at Risk for Type 2 Diabetes?
Formerly found only in adults, type 2 diabetes is on the rise in children and teens. Poor diet and inactivity are partly to blame. Get tips on encouraging a healthier lifestyle for your family.
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6 Smart Tips: How to Lose Weight and Keep It Off
Are you trying to lose weight? Get advice from a doctor who often works with overweight patients. She offers practical advice.
5 Best Tips to Help You Mentally Prepare For Bariatric Surgery
If you’re considering bariatric surgery, a good mental attitude is one of the keys to success. Make sure you are on the right path with these five tips.
How to Banish Breathlessness from Exercise If You Have Heart Failure
Older obese adults who have a common type of heart failure can improve their ability to exercise without experiencing shortness of breath, a new study suggests.
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.
9 Tips to Help You Stop Overeating (Video)
Some foods naturally create more cravings rather than make you feel satisfied. Use these nine tips to avoid overeating. Don’t just control your portions, but also make wiser food choices.
Why You Should Come Out to Your Doctor
If you are like most members of the LGBT community, it’s likely you haven’t told your physician. But there are compelling reasons why you should tell your healthcare provider if you are LGBT.