Articles for Tag: "weight"

Can fasting reduce your chance of diabetes? 
Can fasting reduce your chance of diabetes?
According to new research, periodic fasts may stave off—and even reverse—prediabetic condition.
The skinny on water weight 
The skinny on water weight
Find out how water can skew the scale.
The upside to the arctic blast: Weight loss 
The upside to the arctic blast: Weight loss
No more sweating for weight loss—a new study says you can shiver it away.
Teenage males struggle with body image too 
Teenage males struggle with body image too
Eating disorders are often overlooked in boys. Learn the warning signs.
Parents: Skip talking about weight at the dinner table 
Parents: Skip talking about weight at the dinner table
A new study suggests that parents can help their teens avoid eating disorders by simply changing up dinner time conversations.
More doubts about accuracy of BMI 
More doubts about accuracy of BMI
Body mass index (BMI) has been a popular tool for determining healthy weight for more than 180 years. Find out why researchers are questioning this measurement.
More sleep makes for healthier teens 
More sleep makes for healthier teens
Researchers say teens who get enough sleep can avoid weight gain. Learn how you can help your child get enough zzzz’s.