Tennis is a great form of exercise because it encourages running, increases upper body strength and uses jolting activity that can reduce the likelihood of hip fractures in the future. Tennis is also a fun way to burn calories, so you can lose weight and focus on getting fit while building muscles. Practicing the sport can also improve hand-eye coordination and develop muscles that improve flexibility and the ability to stop quickly.

Seniors need support to maintain their fitness, weight and health. As you age, it becomes more difficult to stay fit and independent. Many seniors are forced to enter nursing homes or assisted living facilities, but it takes effort and vigilance to keep them healthy.

Phthalates are chemicals found mostly in plastic that have been implicated for years for disrupting hormonal balance. Animal studies have shown the chemicals can be harmful to reproductive growth and development. A new study points to phthalates in fast food as a potential source of metabolic disorders including weight gain and obesity.

What if you did not have to sit for two hours in a cold, crowded waiting room, so a doctor could see you for a few minutes just to give you inadequate help? Nutrition coaching is changing how patients receive care, and it can help improve your health. Kelli Shallal, MPH, RD, CPT recently shared her unique approach to wellness and nutrition.

Oatmeal, cereal or an egg―which is the better breakfast choice for fighting childhood obesity?

How come so many diet and weight loss books are published, but obesity is still growing in this country?

The findings of a systematic review indicate that adolescent obesity could be a risk factor for multiple sclerosis. If future research supports this idea, it “would be of major significance,” according to experts at the University of British Columbia, especially given the rising number of children and adolescents who are overweight or obese.

Summer is coming, and this means you will soon be overheated and thirsty, especially at barbecues and other outdoor social occasions. Although water is always the healthiest beverage choice, what can you drink that will not flood your system with sugar and empty calories? You are not doomed to a summer of ice water and sugar-free lemonade.

Here’s the low-down from U.S. News & World Report about how that eating ultra-processed foods will kill your dieting attempts.

Eating disorders affect a significant portion of the world with women especially susceptible to the ill-health effects of said medical condition. However, new research shows that simple brain stimulation may be of help.

Researchers are now suggesting a drug to help people with sugar addiction. According to researchers sugar acts the same as nicotine in the brain. Once you're hooked, you just want more. Excess sugar consumption is a leading cause of obesity, whether it's from soft drinks, baked goods or soft drinks, which many of us just can't resist.

Are you taking a weight loss workout supplement that contains a banned ingredient? You could very well be, according to a new study that found many supplement makers are using a banned ingredient legal in some countries, but illegal in the U.S. and not allowed for athletes involved in sport competitions.

Each person is responsible for their decisions and weight loss goals. The only person who can actually prevent obesity is you. You can choose what you eat, how often you exercise and what medications you take. However, there are many external factors that can also influence obesity prevention, and dedicated medical professionals are one of them.

A health expert in the United Kingdom has suggested one way to help fight overweight and obesity is to provide activity equivalent food labeling. For example, a box of cookies would tell you how long you would need to walk to burn off the calories in one serving.

Among the many controversies surrounding GMOs (genetically modified organisms) and their use in our food is their possible impact on weight gain. It’s not a topic that has garnered much attention in the realm of GMOs, but it is one that is worth considering, especially given the high percentage of basic food crops (e.g., corn, soybeans, canola) that have been genetically modified and their presence in processed foods.