You want to eat much healthier; you really want to make it happen and finally get rid of these pounds for good. But life just seems to get in the way all the time and you’re wondering why you can’t just effortlessly move forward.Sometimes the biggest obstacle is not food or your busy schedule; it’s your mindset. Here are 8 things that can stop…

Although a vegetarian diet has many health benefits, eating meat may not be so terrible for you either, as long as you include plenty of vegetables, too, according to a new study.In the study, the researchers looked at how different diets affected the types of bacteria in people’s guts, and the levels of certain compounds that those gut…

More than 80 percent of cardiovascular disease deaths occur in low- and middle-income countries, but very little data on the impact of diet on cardiovascular disease exists from these countries.

It seems like diet-culture is everywhere. From the Paleo fanatics, to the clean eating enthusiasts, and the Weight Watchers evangelists, there are tons of people exalting the many benefits of various diet plans. Even if you are not on a traditional diet, I use the word “diet” in this context to refer to any set of restrictive food rules-barring…

For years, doctors have been singing the praises of the Mediterranean diet for its link to increased longevity and healthier hearts. But research now suggests we might do well to set our sights farther north: The New Nordic Diet (NND) — think Mediterranean but with hardier vegetables and more wild game — could lower blood pressure and…

To the average person walking through the gym, everything might look just fine. You’ll spot people on cardio machines, others lifting weights and some people wandering around–and nothing will really seem out of place.Click Here to see the Complete List of Most Common Mistakes Personal Trainers See in the GymTo a certified personal trainer with…

Fighting back feelings of fatigue, irritability, or depression?Before you diagnose yourself with a chronic condition, take a look at your diet. Sometimes, common medical symptoms can signal a nutritional deficiency. In the United States, 1 in 10 people have at least one nutritional deficiency, says Christine Pfeiffer, PhD, a research chemist…

The teen said she wanted to lose weight.