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What Are the Benefits of Walking?
Walking can offer numerous health benefits to people of all ages and fitness levels. It may also help prevent certain diseases and even...
Jane Chertoff


Myths About Obesity
1/11 Myth: People With Obesity Don't Exercise It's a common belief that all people with obesity are inactive, but this isn't true. Many...
WebMD Editorial Contributor


Health Risks Linked to Obesity
Obesity is a chronic condition. It is generally defined as when you have a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or higher. This condition puts you...
WebMD Editorial Contributors


The #1 Friday Habit You Should Start to Lose Visceral Fat, According to Dietitians
After a long week, Friday seems like the perfect time to order takeout and cozy up in front of the television to watch your favorite...
Barbie Cervoni, M.S., RD, CDN, CDE


6 Reasons a High Protein Diet Boosts Weight Loss
You may have been raised to think that weight loss is just a matter of eating fewer calories. But the calories-in vs. calorie-out theory...
Kelly Burch


8 Foods to Burn Belly Fat Faster Than Crunches
Are you trying to blast belly fat before summer? The good news is you don't have to starve yourself to reduce fat in your midsection....
Leah Groth


How Long Does It Really Take to Lose Weight—and Maintain It?
Experts recommend aiming to lose 1 to 2 pounds per week to ensure safe weight loss. 1 Losing weight steadily and gradually increases the...
Sarah Bence, OTR/L


A longevity doctor lost 50 pounds because he worried he wouldn't see his son grow up. He made 4 simple lifestyle changes.
When Dr. Darshan Shah was expecting his first child, he was stressed and overweight. He feared he wouldn't see his son grow up if he...
Serafina Kenny


How to Lose Belly Fat
What Is Belly Fat? Surprise: Everyone has some belly fat, even people who have flat abs. That's normal. Fat is an essential part of the...
Sonya Collins


Salt Is Necessary for the Body, but Over-Consuming Sodium Is Now Linked to Obesity
Salt makes almost everything taste better — we add it while cooking to enhance the flavor of other ingredients, sprinkle some into baking...
Jenny Lehmann


10 Breakfast Mistakes That Could Be Stalling Your Weight Loss
They say breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and that may be true when it comes to weight loss. What you eat in the morning...
Johna Burdeos, RD


‘Bad’ Foods That Are Good for Weight Loss
Potatoes Potatoes score right at the top on the Satiety Index, a scale for measuring how filling foods are. But how you cook them...
Rachel Reiff Ellis


Benefits of Moderate Weight Loss & How to Maintain It
Benefits of Modest Weight Loss Maintaining a healthy body weight is an important goal for overall wellness. Even a small amount of weight...
WebMD Editorial Contributor


Who Should Take Weight Loss Injections, and Who Shouldn’t?
Weight loss injections have gained significant attention in recent years as a potential tool for managing obesity and associated...
Vijay Kumar Malesu


9 high-protein fruits to help build muscle, lose weight
Don’t overlook fruit when trying to add more protein to your diet. Fruit may not make the list of high-protein foods, but some options...
A. Pawlowski


7 Weight-Loss Myths Experts Wish Would Go Away
These myths might be keeping you feeling stuck and frustrated. There is no shortage of tips for weight loss out there these days,...
Caroline Thomason, RD, CDCES


Obesity Stigma Depends on Where You Live
People living in areas where obesity is more common may experience less stigma, which could help reduce some of the social and health...
Carolyn Crist


7 Subtle Signs Your Metabolism Is Slowing and How To Change It
Metabolism refers to the bodily process of turning food into energy. It's essential for multiple functions, including digestion,...
Cristina Mutchler


What’s the Difference Between Weight Loss and Fat Loss?
It can be difficult to know whether you’re losing weight from fat or muscle. Keep reading to learn more about why fat loss is more...
Gavin Van De Walle, MS, RD


Worst Sandwiches Slideshow: Double-Fisted Diet Wreckers
Sandwiches to Skip, and to Enjoy At many popular sandwich chains you can unwittingly gobble up a diet disaster -- unless you know how to...
Jon Cooper
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