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4 Rules for Losing Fat, Not Muscle
When you lose weight, those pounds can come from either fat or muscle. And you don’t want to lose muscle, especially as you get older....
K. Aleisha Fetters, C.S.C.S.


Belly fat in men: Why weight loss matters
Carrying a few extra pounds isn't uncommon, especially as people get older. But those pounds can lead to serious health risks. That's...
Mayo Clinic Staff


Hidden Body Fat May Be Speeding Up Your Heart Aging, Study Finds
Too much visceral fat —the kind that collects deep in your midsection and wraps around your organs—may accelerate aging in your heart...
Kristen Fischer


I want to lose weight. Should I track minutes, miles or steps on my walk?
Getting out for a walk is one of the best steps you can take for your health. It may just be the easiest way to get a cardiovascular...
Stephanie Mansour


5 Snacks That Burn Belly Fat Faster Than Crunches
Do you want to get rid of extra flab around your midsection ? You can do all the crunches you want, but unless you change your diet, you...
Leah Groth


Eating minimally processed meals doubles weight loss even when ultraprocessed foods are healthy, study finds
People in the United Kingdom lost twice as much weight eating meals typically made at home than they did when eating store-bought...
Sandee LaMotte


Does Walking Help You Lose Belly Fat?
Walking is one of the simplest and most accessible forms of exercise, and it can actually help you lose belly fat. Regular walks can...
Sarah Jividen, RN


Reasons You're Not Losing Belly Fat
You're Into the Wrong Foods Unhealthy eating is the biggest driver of big bellies. Too many starchy carbohydrates and bad fats are a...
Zilpah Sheikh, MD


Craving Chocolate? Here's What Your Body Might Be Telling You
1. You're Dehydrated You might be craving chocolate because you're dehydrated. Dehydration is when your body doesn't have enough fluid,...
Sarah Bence, OTR/L


7 Foods That Can Help You Cut Body Fat by Next Month
Are you trying to lose weight by Labor Day? Making a few changes to your diet and increasing your intake of particular foods can help you...
Leah Groth


Is Intermittent Fasting Safe for Older Adults?
Lose weight by not eating. Seems pretty obvious, but intermittent fasting is having a moment for a reason: Research suggests it offers...
Nancy Fitzgerald


The No. 1 Food Combo Cardiologists Avoid for Lunch
The typical lunch menu is tempting, but loaded with greasy foods that can derail weight loss and nutrition. Fast food, pizza and...
A. Pawlowski


Calories Burned by Household Chores
Clean Up, Burn Calories Hate going to the gym? You can burn calories when you do chores around the house or in the yard. Non-exercise...
Susan Bernstein


Why Can't I Lose Weight?
You try hard, but that scale won't budge. It's only human nature to wonder if those pounds will ever come off. But don't give up on your...
Marijke Vroomen Durning, RN


21 Easy Ways to Cut Calories and Lose Weight
Experts recommend cutting out 500 to 1,000 calories daily to safely lose 1 or 2 pounds per week. If you are trying to lose weight, start...
Megan Nunn, PharmD


18 Effective Tips to Lose Belly Fat (Backed by Science)
Having excess belly fat can negatively affect health and may contribute to several chronic conditions. One specific type of belly fat,...
Franziska Spritzler


4 Carb Facts You Should Know
When it comes to nutrition news, there’s often a good news–bad news tradeoff. Consider: When nutrition researchers looked at the most...
Editors of SilverSneakers


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
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