It’s no surprise that many people go on diets to lose weight. But recent research suggests that taking a break from dieting may be key to weight loss success, not to mention keeping those stubborn pounds off for good. In a study published by the International Journal for Obesity, researchers looked at two groups of…

Catherine Shanahan, M.D., had just set off for a hike when her knee started aching. She figured it would pass, but the pain continued to get worse, and two years later, the board-certifiedphysician could barely walk. “Everything I tried seemed to make things worse,” she says. Searching for answers, she looked at her family history…

I love the idea of cooking with fresh herbs. The pungent flavors, the rich color of the fresh green leaves, the aroma that fills the air, nothing beats it. But if you’ve ever bought a big bunch of fresh parsley and left it untouched for a couple days only to find it wilted and mushy,…

The keto diet experts we spoke to agree that it’s not unusual to experience bothersome side effects as your body makes the metabolic transition to fat-burning. To the rescue: These simple solutions for common concerns. Feeling sluggish? Sip keto-ade. Some 75 percent of women who try a low-carb diet struggle with headaches, brain fog, or…

If you’ve ever complained to friends about having an upset stomach, chances are one of them has suggested that you follow the BRAT diet, meaning that you follow a strict diet of a small list of foods until your symptoms subside. But you’re not going to find any books describing the plan or any cookbooks…

Yale research: Fat that’s crept into nonfat cells acts like a fat magnet, making it impossible for women over 45 to slim. Dr. Neal Barnard’s 10-day plan empties those cells so you lose fast now — and for months to come! How Plant-Based Foods Reverse Weight Gain A diet rich in animal fat causes muscle and liver…

The summer is fast approaching, and that means it’s time to get ready to rock those bathing suits and summer dresses. If you need some extra confidence, check out these four tips for combating that pesky belly bulge so you’re looking and feeling your best all season long. Some of these tips will take just…

By now, you’ve probably heard about the ever-popular Mediterranean diet. Health experts everywhere have been touting the diet for its myriad health benefits, including lowering the risk of cardiovascular disease and even staving off depression. Now, results from a recent study suggest that the Mediterranean diet has even more positive effects — namely, boosting gut…

The ketogenic diet has become one of the biggest weight-loss trends over the past few years, though its focus on low-carb meals might remind you of Atkins, another popular diet everyone was talking about recently, too. In fact, you may wonder if there’s even that much of a difference between the two plans, so we…

Shedding pounds often goes hand-in-hand with getting healthier overall, but these clever weight loss tricks pull double-duty, helping you reach your ‘happy weight’ while also dramatically improving your mood, metabolism, and more. Shrink your waist with a quick walk — and lower your blood pressure. If it seems like it’s hard to melt belly fat,…