In the study, overweight or obese individuals who went on a low-carb diet lost about the same amount of weight as those who cut down on their fat intake and took the weight-loss aid orlistat (sold as Xenical or Alli). However, the low-carb diet produced more favorable effects on blood pressure.
Jason Alexander, the former star of 1990s hit television sitcom Seinfeld, on Wednesday joined the ranks of celebrities working with weight control company Jenny Craig, Inc. to lose pounds in the new year.
Exercise seems to simultaneously make people hungrier, yet more readily satisfied by a meal -- and differences in these responses from person to person may help explain why some exercisers shed pounds more easily than others, researchers say.
Kirstie Alley is to parlay her lengthy weight-loss battle into a U.S. TV series for what the actress called in a Tuesday Twitter message a very funny docu about me losing weight, raising unpretentious kids, and biz.
People on the brink of developing diabetes who get a lot of support and encouragement to diet and exercise can turn things around and avoid the disease, U.S. researchers said on Wednesday.
Research presented Tuesday at the 20th World Diabetes Congress in Montreal provides further evidence that healthy behaviors reduce mortality in people with and without diabetes.
Women who become obese -- a step above overweight -- by the age of 18 are more likely to become infertile and develop polycystic ovarian syndrome than others, new research suggests.
It takes about six weeks for a bonafide couch potato to see real results from a fitness program, though feeling the results starts to happen immediately.
More than 124,000 people in Europe developed cancer last year because they are overweight, and rising body fat levels threaten to add tens of thousands more to their ranks, experts said on Thursday.
Heart disease remains the single leading cause of death in the United States. About every 26 seconds, an American will suffer a coronary event and about every minute someone will die from one. The prevalence of cardiovascular disease (CVD) is slightly higher in males than females.
If you perform aerobic exercise before eating breakfast some believe you will burn more calories than afternoon or evening workouts.
Doesn't seem to be an answer to the question, How do I lose weight and keep it off? According to Researchers at Kaiser Permanente Center for Health Research there is.
A successful weight loss program requires permanently changing the way a person approaches exercise and food for the rest of their life. But it can be done! To offer help, the Wellness Advisor offers these tips for a sensible plan for losing weight and keeping it off.
Portion control, or consciously limiting the size of your meals and snacks, is one of the most effective and reliable ways to achieve and maintain a healthy weight.
Being overweight can become a matter of life and death. People who are overweight or obese are more likely to develop a number of potentially serious health problems.
An experimental obesity drug made by Vivus Inc showed dramatic results in two late- stage clinical trials, potentially offering patients a much- needed weight-loss aid and sending the company's shares soaring more than 70 percent.
Most everyone has heard of acupuncture, but have you ever heard of acupuncture weight loss?
Eating healthy can be a challenge when traveling extensively. Making a few simple changes in your travel routine will help you maintain a more nutritious diet.
Studies have shown that Asians have lesser problems with weight gain and chronic diseases. Find out what their secret is.
A low-carbohydrate, Mediterranean-style diet is more effective than a typical low-fat, calorie-restricted diet for diabetes management, according to a study released Monday.
Want to take health care reform into your own hands? Don't smoke, lose weight, get exercise, and stick to a good diet, says a new study.
A small study suggests that obese adults could improve their balance by shedding pounds and boosting their muscle strength -- with weight loss being especially effective.
