obesity

The latest effort by the President’s Council on Fitness, Sports, and Nutrition is on the fast track to nowhere.

How do you spark motivation on the community level?

BMI is one indicator of obesity, but other markers also need to be taken into account.

If larger servings are to blame for the obesity crisis, could portioned meals lead to greater long-term fat loss?

You'd have a hard time coming up with a better recipe for obesity than the formula currently in use in school cafeterias.

Science says air conditioning makes you fat. But it also says being in cold water burns more calories. What gives?

When most of us want reliably inexpensive, tasty food - the free market responds accordingly.

Valuing your personal appearance can help motivate healthier diet and exercise choices but there is a fine line to tread between body image and weight loss.

This easy at-home workout will help you gain strength and lose fat.

Coaches, stop the downward spiral of detrimental coaching and nutritional counseling with your obese clients.

A chemical found in coffee may help reduce the risk of numerous obesity-related issues.

We are told that 3,500 calories equals a pound of fat. I combed the research for this and got “No items found.”

Diets, while well-intended, are just distractions from the larger issues that lurk beneath the surface. And they are likely making you fatter and less healthy.

Money makes you happier - but according to science, only to a certain point. Is exercise the same? Is there a a perfect amount that creates happiness?

These days, kids are told that they are good enough no matter what. But they aren’t. Our kids are failing at school and failing at health and wellness.

I see so many trainers worry about two specific issues constantly, and then wonder why they’re not successful.

Research suggests individual variances in metabolism might make a significant difference in which diet works for you.

I was mentally screwed up as a child. Luckily, I found weights were the perfect medicine for my insecurity.