Topic: Obesity

They're common and can be painful. Take these steps to prevent them.

FEBRUARY 14, 2018 | By Emily Gurnon

It can be highly addictive, but the benefits of kicking the habit are many

AUGUST 16, 2017 | By Ilene Raymond Rush

You think you are doing everything right, so what's the problem?

JULY 7, 2017 | By Maureen Callahan

Obesity robs us of more years than any other preventable factor

MAY 22, 2017 | By Joelle Klein

A new study helps clarify why BMI is not a perfect measurement of health

MAY 15, 2017 | By Dr. Craig Bowron

For National Diabetes Awareness Month: the recent gains and continuing challenges

NOVEMBER 11, 2016 | By John Welsh

Some experts say that carrying around a few extra pounds may not be so bad

SEPTEMBER 7, 2016 | By Kristen Sturt, Grandparents.com

It's vital to understand the pitfalls before you even begin

SEPTEMBER 1, 2016 | By Linda Melone, CSCS

It may be merely annoying or a sign of something worse

AUGUST 18, 2016 | By Emily Gurnon

A new study reaffirms the belief that movement can profoundly impact health

JUNE 7, 2016 | By Gayle Golden

Getting enough of this may lower your risk of heart disease and cancer

APRIL 25, 2016 | By Shilpa Ravella, MD

Go online to see the PBS documentary based on Michael Pollan's new book

JANUARY 14, 2016 | By PBS NewsHour

Overweight patients are being turned away, says The New York Times

DECEMBER 30, 2015 | By Kari Imberg

A 2015 Influencer in Aging says these public policy investments are key

DECEMBER 23, 2015 | By Linda P. Fried, M.D.

Want to slim down? Quit believing these diet myths.

NOVEMBER 9, 2015 | By Ellen Breslau, Grandparents.com

Probably more than you think. Here's what to do about it.

OCTOBER 28, 2015 | By Judith Reitman-Texier

Intimidation could play a role in why some avoid buff trainers

AUGUST 28, 2015 | By Val Jones, M.D.