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.

Learning meditation seems to have extra benefits when it comes to weight loss and heart health.

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.

Although some people enjoy jogging on the treadmill or running around the block, many people do not love running. However, there is ample evidence that being physically active is a critical component of weight loss. This should encourage you to try cardio workouts, but you can do them in a different way. You can join a sports team because it has become the fun way to lose weight.

If you snore at night, then you may have more problems than you realize. Snoring is one of the top reasons couples get a divorce, and it affects relationships on multiple levels. Snoring also has an impact on your health and can increase your risk of issues such as cardiovascular disease. Your weight is an important factor, and those extra pounds can make your snoring worse.

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?

At a loss of ever finding a way to lose weight? Here’s one man’s story on how he lost 100 pounds in just one year by making one simple and fun change in his everyday life.

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.

Ongoing research indicates that the Amish had the right idea about weight loss in men. The key to their ability to avoid obesity and to maintain their weight is constant activity. They avoid the extra pounds with simple exercises such as walking that are a natural part of their lifestyle. Researchers point out that the Amish can teach modern men a lot about maintaining their weight. You do not need to build an entire home gym to lose the extra pounds. Instead, you can turn to workouts such as yoga or walking.

The authors of a new study report that even if you lose a little weight—just 5 percent of your body weight—you can gain big health benefits. Since a 5 percent goal is more attainable than 10 percent or more, you can feel good about your achievement, be less likely to feel discouraged, and still enjoy better health.

The sirtfood diet promises that you can lose 7 pounds in 7 days and still eat chocolate and drink wine. However, is it just another fad, or does the diet actually work? Dietician Emer Delaney has shared her views on sirtfoods, and you will want to talk to you doctor before making any changes to your diet.

Several studies have found that being overweight can increase the risk of having acne. Diet appears to be linked to acne, so it is not surprising that the food you eat can have an impact on your skin. A study published in Dermato-Endocrinology mentions that low-glycemic diets may help reduce the risk of acne, and researchers recommend that more time be devoted to this topic.

The American Medical Association confirms that medical negligence is one of the top three causes of death in the country. Although negligence falls in third place after cancer and heart disease, it costs billions every year and destroys millions of lives. In addition, only 14 percent of treatment errors are actually reported by hospitals while the number of mistakes grows.