One in ten Americans gets heartburn every day, and 44% have symptoms at least once a month. But while there is no shortage of drugs on the market specifically targeting symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), they can also come with unpleasant or dangerous side effects. What’s a person to do? The “easy” way… Continue Reading
Weight Management
Acid Reflux and GERD: Everything You Need to Know
One in ten Americans gets heartburn every day, and 44% have symptoms at least once a month. But even sufferers can be totally confused about what causes these symptoms and the best ways to manage them. Let’s get to the heart of the problem. What Is Acid Reflux/GERD? A lot of people think these… Continue Reading
The Truth About Stress and Weight Gain
When everything’s a mess, you’re a mess, too. And this means everything in your life – even your weight – can be negatively affected by the stress and turmoil of it all. A recent study shows that the more stressful and chaotic your environment, the more likely you are to overeat and gain weight…. Continue Reading
Portion Control for Weight Loss is Easy
What does it take to feel satisfied: the whole candy bar or just a bite? If you guessed the whole thing, you might be surprised to learn that you can be content with less. A recent study found that smaller portions could satisfy just as well as larger portions. Researchers offered two groups… Continue Reading
How to Read a Nutrition Label – 3 Must-Know Facts
Calorie counts and nutrition facts have been popping up at more and more places over the years, but have you been making use of them? Are you finding yourself making healthier choices based on this newly available information? A little-known provision of the Affordable Care Act, which could disappear if the health care act… Continue Reading
How to Prevent Gaining Weight After Weight Loss
Ever wonder why it seems so easy to regain weight shortly after you’ve lost it? Why weight loss has to be such a brutal, never-ending cycle of yo-yo dieting? Blame your gut. The latest research found that the gut microbiome may retain a “memory” of previous obesity, making it much more difficult to… Continue Reading
What’s the Best Time for Weight Loss?
When we want to lose weight, it seems we always put it off until later, making it more and more difficult to shed those unwanted pounds. And though the simple answer to the question, “When’s the best time for weight loss?” might be RIGHT NOW, the research shows there really are times that are ideal… Continue Reading
Is This Bad Habit Causing Your Weight Gain?
You’ve cut out the snacks, you’ve cut out the sweets, you’ve cut out the unhealthy eats. Added in regular exercise and all the things you’re supposed to do, but you’re still having trouble with your weight. Why? According to recent research, it may have less to do with the foods you’re eating and more… Continue Reading
How Many Calories Do I Need?
A lot of people think that exercise is the be-all and end-all to maintaining or losing weight, but this misconception is often based on slick marketing by – surprise – the food industry. The real key to weight loss? Eating fewer calories. Think about it. Instead of working out for 3 hours to burn… Continue Reading
How to Maintain Your Weight Starting Now
You know the upcoming holiday season is full of treats and good eats, and that often means extra pounds to drop come New Year’s. But did you know that you’re likely to be at your lowest weight of the year right now? That’s right, a new study shows that the period before Thanksgiving and… Continue Reading