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.

Weight loss is a popular goal, but many people realize that they also want to lose the extra body fat and build muscles. If you are not careful, you can end up with flabby, loose skin after weight loss, and your muscle definition can also disappear. You can get rid of the extra body fat with the right exercise routines.

Obviously we all know that exercise is very important to both weight maintenance and overall health. So why is that we still aren’t doing it? Will rewards help?

Are you guilty of eating too much while snacking? There may be a “sound” reason for this type of behavior. Here is one study that offers sound advice for avoiding overeating.

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

Burning more calories isn't just good for the waistline. Did you know getting up and being active can also help prevent Alzheimer's. Here's what calorie burning can do for preventing Alzheimer's disease.

A new study has cast a large shadow on the no calorie sweetener Splenda, saying that it has been linked to leukemia and other cancers, at least in animals. Since this artificial sweetener is present in so many foods, especially those used by people who are trying to lose weight, is this latest information enough to get you to stop using Splenda?

Eating better and becoming more active are usually the first steps in a short-term goal to lose weight. Unfortunately, having this type of “beginning and end” mentality (as in “I’ll diet and exercise until I reach my goal weight and then I can stop”) is not the best strategy for overall health. And in fact, it can be de-motivating and likely one of the reasons so many of us give up too soon.

Raspberries are a terrific vegetarian weight loss food. Why? I reveal the reasons below.

Changing your diet with the goal of losing weight can be hard, so most often I counsel my patients to take it one step at a time. If you are back on the wagon with a new diet plan, the first thing you should take a good look at is your fluid intake.

Does your child look he or she is gaining a little too much weight? Here is one way to prevent childhood obesity at home with advice from a study that parents may go nuts for.

Many studies over several years have linked excess weight with an increase in a number of cancers, including colon cancer. Aside from not smoking, reaching and maintaining a healthy weight is one of the most important lifestyle changes you can make today to reduce your risk of cancer.

Weight loss is a trendy topic, and many people would love to lose a few extra pounds. However, this topic’s popularity means that the same tips, techniques and strategies are often repeated in different ways. What if you have tried all of the advice to no avail? It may be time to start implementing some unconventional and strange weight loss tips to reach your goals.

Many people are burdened by weight and body shape ideals. A person’s weight can have a profound impact on his or her self-image. In addition, people can carry this mindset with them even after the weight is gone. Although the pounds may have disappeared, their body image continues to suffer.

Nothing can beat the feeling of joy when a woman gives birth to a baby. However, for many women, that feeling is met with mixed emotions and frustrations because their bodies have changed due to pregnancy. Multiple studies show that many women retain between 2.5 and 5 pounds following the birth of their children, but at least one quarter of women retain 11 pounds or more. Although this may not seem like a large amount, if a woman has multiple children without losing weight in between, the pounds can add up quickly.