If you live with type 2 diabetes, your doctor has probably recommended weight loss. That’s because dropping the extra pounds is one of the most effective ways to improve your blood sugar. Now according to a new study, there’s one more big benefit that could get you your best health — naturally…

Losing weight, like so many things, gets harder with age, while packing the pounds on seems to get only easier. Lucky for us, one of our favorite nuts may be the answer. New research says it’s powerful enough to be designated a superfood…

The weight comes off, and health markers improve. But what happens if cost or side effects force you to stop? Much more than your waistline may be at stake — a reason to discuss an exit strategy before the first prescription.

Body fat, belly fat and muscle are often top of mind when we think about diet and healthy aging. But a new study suggests your daily coffee habit may be influencing all three — along with your metabolism.

Belly fat becomes increasingly common as we age. But researchers have discovered something that could make it far more dangerous: having too little of one important vitamin at the same time.

Belly fat can be stubborn — and the deeper fat carried around your middle is tied to serious health risks. But here’s encouraging news: Packing the right workout into just one day could be an effective way to shrink your waist and reduce body fat.

Congratulations! You worked hard, pushed through the struggle and reached your goal weight. Now comes the challenge of keeping it off. Good news: Research suggests fewer daily steps than previously thought may help prevent those pounds from creeping back.

Losing those first pounds may feel impossible. No wonder those weight loss drugs, even with a growing list of side effects, are popular. But what if you could naturally regulate your appetite, without the risk or expense?

Does summer cause weight gain? The answer is yes, and the research is fairly consistent on this. So let’s talk about why it happens and how to avoid the trap…

Weight gain and inflammation create a vicious cycle that sabotages weight loss. But when science teams up to bust inflammation, you can pack on health while the weight falls off. Here’s what the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine found works…

Deciding to make healthy changes can be daunting, what with so many to choose from and all. If you want to avoid setting yourself up for failure but want to be healthier and happier, get started with this one simple thing…

Say it with me, food is medicine. Aside from the benefits of just eating healthily, there are times when food can produce results we might normally attribute only to medication. Take oats, for example…