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Use This Site to Lose 8% More Weight!

Losing weight is undoubtedly a difficult task. Now research from Northwestern University reveals an easy way to increase your weight loss--by getting "social." According to their findings, published in the Journal of the Royal Society Interface, people who were highly active on online weight management sites lost 8 percent more body weight than those who preferred to be "Internet loners." Now researchers say staying active online could be one of the best ways to keep weight loss high--though it won't…
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These 3 Tricks PREVENT Diet Failure!

It's easy to vow to lose weight. Staying on track is a near impossible feat, however, according to dieters--and science. Recent research shows nearly 95 percent of people fail diets, with many more failing to keep any weight off. Now a kinesiologist from Kansas Sate University says there are three simple ways to stay on track. "One of the best determinants of achieving your goal is your motivation," says Emily Mailey, an Assistant Professor in the Department of Kinesiology at…
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Why SEX Matters When it Comes to Losing Weight

So when it comes to dieting, does sex matter? According to a new report by U.S. News, it does--and the differences are huge. Elisabetta Politi, Duke University's nutrition director of the Diet & Fitness Center, reveals the reasons why in U.S. News' January report. "Their experience demonstrates just how much diets can affect people differently, regardless of gender," says Politi. "“I don’t sit down with a client so much thinking of the gender but from the conversation I have with…
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Seniors Need to Follow These 3 Diets

While many Americans, including seniors, battle excess weight, seniors face entirely different issues--such as diminishing muscle mass, changing nutritional needs, and a need for meals that improve brain health as well. A panel of health and nutrition experts from U.S. News debated this earlier this week, looking at which diets are the best for seniors. "People are living longer, so we’re seeing more of it in older adults," says Amy Campbell, a registered dietitian and diabetes educator. "As we get…
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Do This 150 Minutes Per Week to Stop High Blood Pressure

It's a common fact: Exercise is good for us. Even better? Exercising everyday--something shown to improve weight loss, boost energy levels, and even improve the health of your heart in the process. Now there's an even more important reason to make it a daily habit, say researchers. According to a new study published in the journal Preventing Chronic Disease, people who exercised moderately to vigorously on a daily basis were more likely to have lower blood pressure and blood glucose--two…
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This Diet Helps You Lose 10lbs – WITHOUT Counting Calories!

It's a diet health experts claim is the best for losing weight. Now research proves it keeps your waistline trim--even when you're not counting calories or exercising. According to a new study published in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, people who ate a vegetarian or vegan diet lost 7 pounds on average, even if they weren't physically active or watching their calories. That's something most diets can't promise. "The good news for such people is that…
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The #1 Exercise that Lowers Blood Pressure – And Makes You THIN!

Getting old is a fact of life. As we age, however, we face a higher risk of chronic health problems--such as depression, heart disease, and even obesity. New research from the University of East Anglia reveals a new way to keep these diseases at bay, however. According to the findings, now reported in the newest issue of the British Journal of Sports Medicine, walking outside in groups helped people lower their resting heart rate, blood pressure and total cholesterol--which, together,…
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Drinking This Could Replace Exercise – Seriously!

Want a stronger, leaner body? Turns out you can drink something that reaps the same benefits as a sweaty gym session. According to a recent report by POPDUST, resveratrol, an antioxidant found in red wine, could give you the same benefits of regular exercise--except, well, it's way more fun. "We were excited when we saw that resveratrol showed results similar to what you would see from extensive endurance exercise training," says Jason Dyck a researcher in the department of Pediatrics…
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The #1 Reason Why This Diet TV Show is DANGEROUS!

It's heralded as one of the most popular weight loss shows in America. But is it too good to be true? According to Kai Hibbard, a former contestant on The Biggest Loser, it is. In a scathing new editorial published by the New York Post, she now slams the show for promoting unhealthy behaviors, which ultimately destroyed her health. She even claims the show's dangerous fitness routines caused her feet to bleed through her shoes--for nearly 3 weeks. "There was…
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Add This Vitamin to Your Diet to Prevent Cancer

Called the sunshine vitamin, vitamin D is something our body needs--evidence even shows it can help us live longer. Now emerging evidence from the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute reveals a new reason to increase your vitamin D intake: It lowers the risk of colorectal cancer. But why? Researchers say vitamin D actually strengthens the immune system--something that could fight off dangerous tumor cells. "People with high levels of vitamin D in their bloodstream have a lower overall risk of developing colorectal…
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