Halloween candy. Tons of it. It won’t be long before the constant battles and negotiations with your kids begins. Are you dreading the hoard of candy that will end up in your house this Halloween? In addition to the kids’ supply, there’s always a pile of leftover treats that didn’t get passed out. And there’s also the battle with your own self-control. How often do you find yourself sneaking a hand into their... 

Did you really enjoy every bite of that big bucket of popcorn you had at the movies – the one that left you with a bellyache? Do you even remember what you had for breakfast? Whether plowing through a bag of cookies or wolfing down a sandwich at lunch, many of us are out of touch with our body’s sense of hunger and fullness. The pleasures of eating get lost as well when we don’t pay attention. This is known... 

Love your sweets? Most Americans do, even though we know that sugar causes tooth decay and contributes to diabetes and obesity. But evidence is mounting that a diet high in sugar may be linked to other chronic conditions, such as high blood pressure and heart disease. In response, the American Heart Association (AHA) has updated its guidelines in a new scientific statement: Dietary Sugars Intake and Cardiovascular Health.... 

A combination of diet and exercise is the best way to lose weight. But many people with this goal tend to focus on cardiovascular (aerobic) exercise and ignore weight or strength training. The fact is, though, that weight training can help you burn more fat than aerobic exercise alone. Weight and aerobic conditioning may both yield equal amounts of weight loss. But weight training keeps the loss of your muscle mass... 

Sure, you’re fit. You take 30-minute walks every day, bike on the weekends and take the stairs instead of the elevator. Great job! But hold on. How’s that diet of yours? It might be time to take inventory: Do you rely on the vending machine instead of packing a healthy snack? What about that carb-phobic diet you’re on? Do you skip breakfast? Not fueling up with the right nutrients can affect how well your body...