Weight loss surgery may help reduce blood sugar levels in patients with type II diabetes.  A recent study examined the effects of three different types of weight loss surgery on blood sugar levels in diabetes patients. Those who chose the … Continue reading →

The DASH diet has been named the best diet by U.S. News and World Report.  A panel of experts evaluated 25 diets and chose the best weight loss program based on several factors.  According the the Los Angeles Times these … Continue reading →

Trying to squeeze in a workout during the hectic holiday season? Why not add a fitness activity to a family get-together?  Not only will you burn extra calories, but exercising together lightens the mood, helps to build camaraderie,  and sets … Continue reading →

Just in time for the new year, the USDA has released new weight loss tools to help you manage your diet and physical activity.  The SuperTracker tools, which include a food log, a weight manager, and a physical activity tracker, … Continue reading →

If you need weight loss motivation, a new award-winning YouTube video might be just the thing to give you a nudge towards making a healthy decision.  “Choices” illustrates how making simple changes throughout a typical day can have a positive … Continue reading →

Never got around to creating the exercise habit? Don’t worry. It’s never to late to get started with an exercise routine. Check out About.com’ exercise Guide’s Exercise Basics for Seniors… Read Full Post

Recent research from Columbia and Duke Universities show that gastric bypass can help improve diabetes is WLS patients, even before significant weight loss. The study attributes the improvement to … Read Full Post

Have you been feeling down lately? It coule be more than a case of the blues. Take the About.com depression Guide’s depression test to find out if you … Read Full Post

So, you’re ready to start keeping a food diary. My advice? Feel free to use the KISS — Keep It Simple, Sweetie! — principle. I did not. For my first food diary, I entered in all of my meals and … Continue reading →

Wondering what the fuss is about goji berries? And what’s a superfood anyway? A new book recently made its way to my bookshelf and I want to highly … Read Full Post