Sometimes taking down one of the most serious health issues in the country takes more than diet and exercise. Another tactic in the fight against obesity is weight loss surgery, which is also known as bariatric surgery. This is a viable option for those who have a high body mass index (BMI), weigh 100 pounds or more in excess of a healthy weight and have been unsuccessful in losing weight using exercise or diet.

I know a woman who refuses to eat potatoes because she says they will make her fat. Unfortunately, she is not alone in believing in this myth, yet potatoes can be part of a weight loss diet and should be for several reasons.

If you have a serious weight problem which has not been helped by exercise, diet or medication, and you also have a serious accompanying condition such as diabetes or high blood pressure, then it may be time to consider surgical procedures. However, how can you tell which one is best for you?

Finding ways to curb hunger can help with weight loss. One way that has been suggested to cut calories and shed excess weight is by consuming more water. But does it really work? What does the science say?

Even though you’re counting calories and trying to lose weight, you may occasionally like to indulge in a glass of wine at a party or special occasion. However, you won’t find a nutrition facts panel on your merlot or zinfandel bottle, so keeping track of the calories in wine can be a challenge.

Sometimes it isn’t what you eat, but how you eat that can make all the difference in the world.

Are you considering trying intermittent fasting to lose weight? If so, then here is some up to date information about intermittent fasting and important tips on how to make it work for long term weight loss.

If you are trying to lose weight, then you already know exercise is a vital component. However, how do you continue to exercise consistently if you suffer from pain? The Institute of Medicine Report from the Committee on Advancing Pain Research reveals that 100 million people suffer from chronic pain in America. In addition, millions of other people are forced to deal with pain caused by trauma or injury. Despite the prevalence of pain, you can continue to exercise by following a safe regimen.

Although some continue to search for magic pills or potions that keep them from gaining weight or help them lose it instantly, excessive weight loss is a serious issue. Many people over the age of 25 are concerned about their figures and worry about the number of pounds they have to shed to regain them. Unfortunately, some reach a point when dedication to a healthier lifestyle can turn into an obsession. If this happens, your health is at risk, and it may be time for an intervention.

Avocados are probably not a food you associate with dieting, yet I’d like you to take a few moments to explore this vegetarian weight loss food with me. When used judiciously, this highly nutritious fruit can actually help cut caloric intake, reduce hunger, and support weight management.

Are you looking for the latest non-surgical weight loss aid to help you lose weight? As it turns out, there’s a new version of the gastric balloon that may work better.

As more research accumulates about healthy living and weight loss, experts are modifying some of their recommendations. The usual advice about the importance of diet and exercise is not changing, but some of the details are evolving. If you want to lose weight and get in shape, then you may want to pay attention to the most recent guidelines.

There is one common health problem shared by forty percent of the adult population that could be preventing you from losing weight. Is this the reason you can't resist eating cookies and other high-fat foods?

Would you like to lose 110 pounds over nine months―all while eating normally? This man did with a new weight loss tool that you may or may not be able to stomach.

It’s been said that couples who are together for a long time begin to look like each other as the years pass. Now the findings of a new study suggest that this idea may also apply to being overweight; that is, perhaps you can blame being overweight on your spouse.