One of the most fundamental drivers of the obesity epidemic — the expansion of ultra-processed foods —receives comparatively ...

Eating too much ultraprocessed food could take a toll on muscle health, according to new research published Tuesday in the ...

Lifestyle patterns: Behaviors such as heavy alcohol consumption, chronic stress, and poor sleep contribute to the risk of ...

Visceral fat, which is stored around your stomach, can be especially hard to lose. But implementing certain foods into your ...

The role of central obesity as a predictor of cardiovascular disease has not been fully understood, but a recent analysis from the Jackson Heart Study has provided some answers. Szu-Han Chen, medical ...

Extra belly fat may be a bigger red flag for heart health than body mass index (BMI), according to a new study. BMI, a screening tool widely used to determine whether people are at a "normal" weight, ...

If you’ve ever had upper stomach pain, you know how disruptive it can be. It might feel like a dull ache after a heavy meal, a burning sensation that rises into your chest at night or sharp cramps ...

Body fat percentage—the percentage of your total body mass that is made up of fat—has long been a core tenet of the gym bro lexicon. It's also ultimately the variable that determines whether or not ...

The updated U.S. food pyramid has renewed discussion around what it means to consume healthy fat. There are also lots of misconceptions about being ‘fat but fit’ or being ‘skinny fat’. Medical News ...

Its not possible to spot-reduce belly fat, but certain types of exercises can help you burn more fat, in general. Excess belly fat may increase your risk of certain chronic conditions; however, ...

Sherri Gordon, CLC is a certified professional life coach, author, and journalist covering health and wellness, social issues, parenting, and mental health. She also has a certificate of completion ...