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Doctors mean well. But they're required by law to hide the fact that certain things they make you get are making you fat. Here are three things you should avoid that doctors prescribe, and healthier alternatives.
Standing is an easy small change that you can make starting right now. Standing up when everyone else is sitting can be a mark of pride in your office. I know this because I did it. I build myself a standing desk for only about 30 dollars worth of Ikea parts. I had been sitting for over a year and it was not doing my body any good. I realized that standing would be healthier option than sitting myself to death.
It is easy to lose your motivation to shed those extra pounds as you struggle through boring diets and hard exercise routines.
Is rotisserie chicken in the store as healthy as home-baked chicken for those of us who are trying to lose weight? Here’s one problem Dr. Oz has with rotisserie chicken in the store that is also a problem with many baby and toddler foods.
Does dieting mean bland meals? It can be, but with Dr. Oz’s recommended flavor guide, dieters can put zip into their meals just by adding a little creativity to those low-cal food diets. Plus, a reminder about Dr. Oz’s 2 Week Rapid Weight Loss Diet.
Did you know sitting under the sun boosts your metabolism? Did you know sleeping at night also boosts your metabolism? Losing weight isn't just about exercise and dieting -- you have to pay attention to the time of day too!
Men - it seems as though you need us to keep you healthy!
It can be really frustrating when you’re "being good" - eating right and exercising - but the scale still doesn’t budge. However, sometimes, it doesn’t matter how much you exercise or how healthy your diet is, your body just won’t let go of the weight. The reason: hormones.
Working out doesn't always have to hurt! Did you know you can laugh and lose weight? Here's how!
New HGTV video reveals if you are storing your produce completely wrong. Learn how to keep your vegetables fresh.
TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly), a non-commercialize, non-profit network of support groups and wellness education opportunities came out with findings that suggested that most individuals with significant weight loss were able to maintain the weight loss a couple of years if stayed within the program.
According to the Mayo Clinic, functional foods are foods that have potentially positive effects on health beyond basic nutrition.
Cardiovascular exercise is a crucial aspect of a healthy lifestyle. Defined as any exercise which incurs an increase in heart rate, examples of cardio include running, cycling, swimming, and exertive sports such as netball or basketball.
When you cut calories and lower cholesterol at the same time, it’s what you might call a win-win-win situation. The three wins include losing weight, reducing risk of cardiovascular disease, and as a result, improving quality of life.
How can pollution and toxins from food keep you fat and what you can do against it.
Are you doing crunches but still not seeing that six pack? Here’s some needed OZ advice on what you might be doing wrong and what you can do to beat your belly pooch.
High Intensity Interval Training (also know as HIIT) helped me to lose over 40 pounds after college. HIIT is a way of working out that involves doing a cardiovascular exercise at high speeds for a short time and then cooling down by exercising at a slow speed for a given amount of time.
When talking about plant waters, don’t let the word “water” fool you. Plant waters are not calorie-free, nor are they necessarily low in calories.
Although patients react differently to medications, anti-depressants have been long known to cause weight gain as a side effect for some people. According to Webmd, up to 25% of patients on anti-depressants gain weight.
Walking is the most popular and common form of exercise, yet walking for exercise isn’t always fun. In fact, like drinking water, it can be boring. When exercise isn’t enjoyable, you’re less likely to be motivated, and if you’re trying to lose weight or maintain it, that can be a real bummer.
Walling is by far one of the easiest and most effective ways to lose weight. It is so easy, a caveman did it. And well, that is pretty much all the caveman did as there were no cars, trains, or planes back then. I can’t imagine too many cavemen (or cavewomen) were overweight, and I am positive this is because of their lifestyle.
Is it possible to manipulate light to stay healthier? That's the suggestion from a new study from Northwestern University researchers. Bright light in the morning and evening could lead to problems including blood sugar spikes and insulin resistance that leads to weight gain.
For any upcoming summer dessert recipes please consider these poached pears with chocolate sauce. They really look good.
The FDA warns that your dieting attempts could be killing your dog if you do not take these special precautions.
If you struggle with severe obesity, then you know it is a serious condition. Your weight has reached a point that new diets cannot help, and exercise is painful or difficult. If you have tried multiple treatment options, and your weight continues to rise, it is time for a different approach.
People who try different hacks and diets for weight loss, look for encouragement and inspiration from friends. But what if instead of encouragement and inspiration you get a negative comment, despite what you do helps you to lose weight?
Are you certain that your weight loss or muscle building supplement is safe? Here is news of a new mega list of suspect supplements released by the FDA that you can view with their easy search engine to see for yourself.
