Nutrition & Fitness

Most Overweight and Obese Cities in the U.S. In 2023

Obesity is not about one place, race, or culture. Obesity is a global epidemic with the World Health Organization estimating that over 115 million...

Most Overweight and Obese Cities in the U.S. In 2022

Americans are the most overweight people in the world. According to statistics, we are having our cake and eating it too! Sadly, nearly half...

2022’S Best & Worst Cities for An Active lifestyle

Every new year, most of us take stock of what we can do to be healthier. This may include eating fresher foods or actually...

New Year, New You! 11 Simple Tips to Make Your Diet Healthier

It’s always good idea to take charge of your health, but there’s no time like the New Year. To help you get started, several...

Fact vs. Fiction: We Debunk the Biggest Exercise Myths

We debunk some of the most popular exercise myths You’ve heard the myths (and may have even bought into some of them): Do 100 crunches...

Quarantine 15: What to Do About That Pandemic Weight Gain

If you've gained weight during the COVID-19 pandemic, you aren't alone. The "Quarantine 15"—weight gain some folks have experienced since stay-at-home guidelines went into effect—is most...

"Nothing Tastes As Good As Weight Loss Feels" Dr. Ro at the BHM Summit

“Nothing tastes as good as weight loss feels”, says Dr. Ro, is an award-winning health journalist and television personality known for her easy-to-apply diet,...

Your Heart-Healthy Shopping List

When it comes to your heart, what you eat matters. Follow these general tips for heart-healthy eating: Eat less saturated and trans fat. Stay...

Your Kidneys Love the Mediterranean Diet

More than 20 million Americans have chronic kidney disease The Mediterranean diet—higher consumption of fruits, veggies, fish, legumes and heart-healthy fats—is already associated with providing...

Working Out at Work Improves Mental Health

Half of all employers in this country now offer workplace wellness plans, designed to improve employees’ physical health. Now researchers at the Semel Institute...

Go Green (Tea)!

Component in the drink may help reduce prostate cancer Prostate cancer, the second most common type of cancer in men, is predicted to result in...

Your Doctor Can Help Your Workout

Customized texts keep folks on track An encouraging text from your doctor may increase your physical activity levels, according to a new study. “Think of these...

Get a Better Night’s Sleep With Exercise

5 reasons to start your fitness routine In case improved overall health, reduced risk of cancer and lower blood pressure aren’t reason enough to start...

Are You Gluten Sensitive?

8 unexpected symptoms Roughly 18 million Americans suffer from gluten sensitivity, and that’s just the number of folks who have solved the mystery. Larger still...

What Nutrition Mistakes Are You Making?

With so many food options available, being overwhelmed is understandable We get it: Nutrition information can be overwhelming. What’s banned one year is praised the...

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