Remember going to the fair and encountering the carnies who want to guess your weight? To this day, I’m not sure how they do it… but I don’t have to guess to know most Americans have a weight problem. And one reason is how fast — or how slow — we eat…

Does it seem like you’re out of luck and doomed to carry that spare tire around your middle ‘til the day you die? Don’t give up yet. A new study is providing the key to turning off your hunger so that you can actually drop those pounds and keep them off…

The results of a new weight loss study are rather promising. It’s based on acceptance of behaviors in relation to food, feelings of hunger and daily activity: Components of the most effective wellness strategy for success. Just trade willpower in for ‘values’…

We all know the “YoYo” approach to losing weight… You spend a few weeks cutting out this or substituting that, counting every calorie. And quite often, the weight comes off and you revert back to “normal.” And then it all comes back. So let’s try something smarter…

If you started the New Year with a resolution to lose weight and get active, you may have decided to use an activity monitor, like a Fitbit, to help you stick to your program. But, if you don’t add one more vital component, you’re likely to fail…

When weight loss efforts are slow going (or stall completely) sometimes it’s tempting to turn to supplements to give your body a helping hand. How do you find a product that will actually help you lose weight? Luckily, scientists have done most of the hard work for you…

Are you hoping to lose weight this year? If so, beyond diet and exercise, there is one more thing that studies show could be the key to your success in dropping the pounds… Here’s why something seemingly unrelated to your weight can weigh you down…

Is there’s a hidden cause for weight gain that we’ve never considered? It’s no secret that many of us get little sun in the winter. This takes a toll on vitamin D levels and contributes to seasonal affective disorder. But research shows it contributes to weight gain too…

Fiber is very important to the health of your colon. It keeps everything moving, brushes out the bad stuff that gets trapped in the pockets of your colon and generally keeps you from getting clogged up. But, getting enough fiber in your diet is vital for another reason… One your doctor probably never even mentioned…

Are you ready for this? A new study in the prestigious medical journal, The Lancet, reveals that a huge number of people with type 2 diabetes should be able to completely reverse their disease and remain diabetes-free, just by doing one thing…

Losing just ten pounds over ten years may cut your risk of developing arthritis by more than 50 percent. In addition to causing pain, carrying too much stomach fat puts you at risk for serious life-threatening consequences. But you may be surprised to learn how much vitamin C can help…

According to a new study, you may have even more reason than ever to want to eat right and get in shape. That’s because that spare tire around your middle, along with those love handles, could be putting you at risk for Alzheimer’s disease…