Diet & Fitness

The 10 Essential Rules of Gym Etiquette

Treat others who are working out as you'd like to be treated

By Real Simple January 14, 2015

5 Reasons to Spend More Time Outside—Even When It’s Cold

Mother Nature provides serious benefits to our bodies and minds—even when the temperatures drop

By Real Simple January 8, 2015

15 Tiny Tweaks for an Instant Health Makeover

We’ve compiled a list of super-simple healthy tweaks you can realistically make. Really. Like, starting tomorrow.

By Refinery29 October 8, 2014

5 Tricks to Avoid Being Hungry All the Time

Once, one of my clients half-jokingly requested an exorcism from the demon possessing her body: hunger. Kind of a gruesome analogy but, truth be told, it’s fairly accurate considering how out of control she felt....

By Health.com July 19, 2014

Siblings More Likely Than Parents to Influence Child Obesity

And the association is even stronger for siblings of the same gender

By Abby Abrams July 8, 2014

How Unhealthy Are Churro Ice Cream Sandwiches?

LA's hottest new dessert may be delicious, but how many calories does it include?

By Abby Abrams June 16, 2014

12 Foods That Make You Eat Less

When you're trying to lose weight, cutting back on the amount you eat is a given—but feeling hungry all the time is one of the major reasons why most diets fail within a week. Still,...

By Health.com June 14, 2014

Don't Drink the Maple Water: Which Health Drinks Are Actually Healthy

The popularity—and price point—of beverages touting miracle health benefits is exploding, but science doesn’t always back up the hype

By Markham Heid May 22, 2014

Have Your Own Year of No Sugar

Read the directions, ask in restaurants—and, above all, drink water

By Eve O. Schaub April 21, 2014

6 Things You Need to Do for a Faster Metabolism

If Metabolism 101 were a class, you'd be the teacher's pet: You never skip breakfast—you know a little food in the a.m. kick-starts the day's calorie burn. And you don't crash diet, either, because that...

By Health.com April 11, 2014

The Single Most Proven Way to Get Smarter and Happier

Yes, It’s This Simple Many of the fixes for our problems aren’t complex — something that’s clear in the things I recommend people do every day. What’s a scientifically validated way to get smarter, happier,...

By Eric Barker April 7, 2014

A Sugar Shock for Your Diet

New guidelines could significantly curb our sugar intake. Are they too harsh?

By Alexandra Sifferlin March 13, 2014

The Hidden Dangers of 'Skinny Fat'

Doctors say we are focusing too much on weight, but thin people can sometimes carry the most dangerous kind of fat—and not know it

By Alexandra Sifferlin March 10, 2014

Hung Over? You'll Probably Drink Again Tonight

Feeling bad after a night of drinking doesn't make a difference

By Alexandra Sifferlin March 4, 2014

IHOP's Least Healthiest Pancakes

Check out how the short stack stacks up before you celebrate National Pancake Day

By Alexandra Sifferlin March 4, 2014

These 10 States Have The Highest Obesity Rates

In 2013, according to Gallup

By Olivia B. Waxman March 4, 2014

Burger King Adds Healthier Satisfries to Kids' Meals

Burger King is making sure its kids meals have the fast food company's lower calorie fries, called Satisfries. In September, Burger King unveiled "Satisfries," which taste just like their standard fries, but according to the...

By Alexandra Sifferlin March 3, 2014

See a Side-by-Side Comparison of the Old and New Nutrition Labels

Calories could be bigger and bolder, the amount of added sugars will be listed, and servings sizes will be more realistic

By Alexandra Sifferlin February 27, 2014

The 10 Most Filling Foods for Weight Loss

Baked potatoes, greek yogurt, and popcorn can help you load up on fiber and protein

By Health.com February 26, 2014

What Your Personality Says About Your Weight

Whether you're the life of the party, a bookworm, or a night owl plays a surprisingly large role in your ability to slim down

By Health.com February 25, 2014

7 Reasons Vegetarians Live Longer

The latest study shows that meat abstainers have lower blood pressure

By Alexandra Sifferlin February 24, 2014

7 Weird Signs of Health Troubles

From your fingernails to your nose, these tricks could give you clues about your body for years to come

By Men's Health / Paige Fowler February 23, 2014

Now There's Another Reason Sitting Will Kill You

Add it to the list: new research shows that prolonged periods on your bum puts the elderly at risk for disabilities

By Alexandra Sifferlin February 20, 2014

4 Diet Secrets of the U.S. Olympics Women’s Hockey Team

What’s fueling the American women’s hockey players in their quest for gold?

By Alice Park February 20, 2014

A Shopper's Guide to Eating GMO Free

Good luck – an estimated 75% of food found in supermarkets contains genetically modified ingredients

By Alexandra Sifferlin February 19, 2014

Sugary Drinks in California Could Come With a Warning Label

Lawmaker proposes that products would have to state that sugar contributes to obesity, diabetes, and tooth decay

By Alexandra Sifferlin February 13, 2014

Biggest Loser Winner Admits She Went Too Far

Rachel Frederickson dropped a record 60 percent of her body weight on the reality show, causing outrage among fans that she looked emaciated. Now she's sounding off against speculation that she has an eating disorder

By Eliana Dockterman February 12, 2014

Among Kids, Soda Is Out, Energy and Coffee Drinks Are All the Buzz

Study of caffeine intake for people age 2 to 22 reveals new trends

By Alexandra Sifferlin February 10, 2014

Can You Die From Drinking Too Much Soda?

It happened to a girl forced to consume too much grape soda in a short period of time

By Alexandra Sifferlin February 8, 2014

Apple iWatch Watch: Is the Tech Giant Getting into the Fitness Biz?

A job listing seeking an exercise physiologist was posted, but then taken down

By Alexandra Sifferlin February 6, 2014

Eating Your Feelings? Your Mom Might Be to Blame

Mothers' relationships with their own moms can lead to parenting styles that could cause their kids to be obese

By Francine Russo February 6, 2014

Yogurt Helps Women Lose Weight and Keep It Off

A probiotic a day keeps the pounds away

By Alexandra Sifferlin February 6, 2014

'The Biggest Loser' Goes Too Far

Fans took to social media last night to air their concern about this season's winner, who looks unhealthily thin

By Eliana Dockterman February 5, 2014

The Biggest Loser Goes Too Far

Fans took to social media last night to air their concern about this season's winner, who looks unhealthily thin

By Eliana Dockterman February 5, 2014

Want to Build Endurance? Cut Back on Vitamin C and E Supplements

Many fitness fanatics turn to supplements to help them train and stay in shape, but not all of the vitamins and minerals deliver on those benefits

By Alexandra Sifferlin February 3, 2014

Quiz: Find The Best Diet For Your Personality

By Alexandra Sifferlin January 9, 2014

When To Eat Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Keeping track of what you're supposed to eat to stay healthy can already be overwhelming, but it turns out that when you eat what can also be important for keeping your weight in control and...

By Alexandra Sifferlin July 23, 2013

Cracking the Fat Riddle

Should you count calories or carbs? Is dietary fat your biggest enemy? The latest research may surprise you

By J. Madeleine Nash February 2, 2002

Diet & Fitness

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