Will Chris Christie’s Lap-Band Surgery Help Others Fighting Obesity?

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Governor of New Jersey Chris Christie is known for being an outspoken, tough-talking, and divisive public figure who has gained passionate supporters and foes nationwide through his no-nonsense and conservative politics. There's even talk of him ... Read More...

Popular Diets – Just in Time for Summer

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It's seems like there's always a new fad diet popping up this time of year. The mercury rising coincides with the frantic search for a safe and effective diet that can help us shed a few pounds left over from the winter. But with so many popular ... Read More...

The Mental Effects of Weight Loss

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I recently read a story about a woman who, after losing 180 pounds, began to feel like she had lost her identity. In losing the weight, she lost herself. Instead of the weight loss fixing all of her problems, it left her feeling uncertain in her own ... Read More...

Are Doctors Nicer to Thin Patients?

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It's no secret that anti-fat bias exists, but could your doctor be guilty of it? According to a small study by researchers at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine recently published in the journal Obesity, the answer is yes. The study ... Read More...

After Weight Loss Surgery

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For those who've gone through it, weight loss surgery feels like the culmination of a long journey. Starting with the unsuccessful attempts to lose and keep off extra weight and followed by the completion of the rigorous requirements for becoming a ... Read More...

How Does the Average American Measure Up Against an Olympian?

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As we prepare to plant ourselves in front of our televisions (a common activity for Americans) to cheer on our fellow countrymen and women in the 2012 summer Olympics, many of us may fantasize about what it must be like to be an Olympian; many of ... Read More...

Infographic Shows Impact of Soda on Your Diet and Health

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Surely, you've been told many times that soda and other sugary drinks wreak havoc on your waistline. But have you really thought about the facts and figures? This infographic from insurancequotes.org breaks down exactly what you're putting into ... Read More...

Amazon’s Top 5 Best Selling Diet Books: How Do They Compare?

Elisabeth Hasselbeck encourages a gluten-free diet (oregonlive.com)

When it comes to diets, there are about as many weight-loss plans as there are people looking to lose weight. Deciding which one is right for you in the long term is a matter of doing your research and trial and error, coupled with your personal ... Read More...

Summer Cocktails That Won’t Sabotage Your Diet

Sake Sunrise is a low-cal summer cocktail (shape.com)

Dieting is hard enough as it is, but it's especially hard when the mercury rises and all you want to do is sit outside with a refreshing cocktail! The frozen cocktails that are popular in the summer, like margaritas, daiquiris, and pina coladas, ... Read More...

DIY Low-Fat, Low-Calorie Banana Pudding Pops

Banana pudding pop (delish.com)

Many parts of the country are set to enter into a heat wave tomorrow, with temperatures climbing into the mid 90s and up - just in time for the end of the school year. So, here's a sure-fire way to beat the heat and keep the kids occupied, all ... Read More...