5 Surprising Habits That May Raise Your Risk of Diabetes

5 Surprising Habits That May Raise Your Risk of Diabetes

You eat right, work out, and maintain a healthy weight. But before you start declaring yourself the pillar of health, take a step back—you still might be at risk of diabetes. The following 5 habits may make you more likely to develop this dangerous disease. How many...
Can Fasting Fast-Track Your Fat Loss?

Can Fasting Fast-Track Your Fat Loss?

Studies show that going without food for up to one full day can help you lose weight. But how does it stack up to other dieting methods, and is it safe? Watch the video to learn about dropping pounds by ditching meals. Click here to watch this video at...
Seven Ways to Outsmart Hunger

Seven Ways to Outsmart Hunger

Hunger is one of our primal human urges, but it’s a tough thing to grasp, a marionette with many masters. A variety of hormones and neurotransmitters pull the strings—appetite suppressors and boosters, plus others that affect satiety and stress—and they, in turn, are...
5 Whey Powder Alternatives

5 Whey Powder Alternatives

There’s another whey to get your protein powder fix. Whey may be the most common type of protein powder, but that doesn’t mean it’s the best. The right type for you depends on how you plan to use it, your health needs, and your taste. Here, five alternatives to whey....

Manage Your Deficit

Do you want to lose weight? Stop the fad diets, toss out prepackaged meals, and put your grade-school counting abilities to the test by keeping track of your calorie intake. Weight loss is the opposite of accounting. Your goal: Accumulate red ink, spending more...