One of the most important things you can do for better nutrition and a successful diet is to drink enough water. Learn about water’s vital role in your diet and in helping you lose weight. Want a great diet tip? Drink more water. Drinking plenty of cold, clear water is essential for your health and, […]
A bouncing chest is far from being as glamorous as it looks on “Baywatch.” In fact, it’s a real problem for many women during exercise. Not only can a large chest get in the way of performing certain exercises, excessive bouncing pulls on the shoulders and can be very painful. Many women resort to squeezing […]
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S. Yet it’s also one of the most preventable. We some asked the nation’s best cardiologists for vital health advice on keeping your heart in top shape. Read on for their tips… Are you doing everything you should to maintain your heart health? Probably not, […]
No time for exercise during the week? You’re not alone. Millions of adults are stretched for time and can only spar e a few precious moments to work out Monday through Friday. And that makes weekends the perfect time to catch up on fitness. We call those people “Weekend Warriors.” Although fitness experts recommend exercising […]
You’ve managed to set some healthy weight-loss goals and you’re really going for it – congrats! So what’s your reward? No reward? Oops. We always want a return on our efforts, and we want it now. Sure, getting fit is a healthy return for all of your hard work, but let’s be honest – it […]
Acesulfame Potassium (Acesulfame-K) A calorie-free artificial sweetener often used with other artificial sweeteners to mask bitterness. Found In: More than 5,000 food products worldwide, including diet soft drinks and no-sugar-added ice cream Example: Edy’s Slow Churned No Sugar Added Vanilla Light Ice Cream What You Need to Know: The FDA has approved it for use […]
You may not be able to compare apples to oranges, but there’s a good reason to compare apples to pears. Genetically speaking, those are the two predominant body types. If you tend to put on extra weight in your abdomen, you’re what’s known as an apple shape. If you gain fat in your lower body […]
You work hard taking care of your family, friends and work. But are you taking care of yourself? Too often we ignore symptoms because we’re just too busy to bother getting checked out. That can be a big – possibly fatal – mistake. Find out the 10 symptoms – from fatigue, tummy pain, shortness of […]
Cereal is, by and large, one of the worst foods for your waistline, and your health. There are of course a few rare exceptions, but when it comes to the “regular” boxes that stock the shelves of the cereal aisle at your local grocery store, it’s generally all very, very bad news. Perhaps what is […]
While having to stand on your feet all day at work may not sound like the best job ever, there’s more reason for concern if you’re sitting down on the job. It’s no surprise that being seated from 9-5 can make your fanny spread faster than office gossip, but chances are you might only have […]
