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If you plan on grocery shopping over the weekend beware of the “free” samples at the grocery store. They are not free as there is a calorie cost associated with all of them. That’s right. Too much sam

Body composition and fat distribution differ from person to person. As such when it comes to measuring your weight loss progress, using clothing sizes and taking circumference measurements is more use

While losing weight does not improve a woman's fertility, her sexual function does, say Penn State College of Medicine researchers, who reported their findings in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology

Interesting read from the Chicago Sun Times... Researchers studying genetics and response to medication It is well documented that African-American women with breast cancer are more likely to h

In this podcast Dr. Nina Cherie Franklin focuses on 3 primary reasons why women accumulate belly fat - www.NinaCheriePhD.com

Greetings friends! New research presented this week at the Neuroscience 2012 conference suggests that what we eat can alter our brains and vice versa. The results of this research suggest that unh

Research News: New Study Suggests that Weight Training has Numerous Health Benefits in Obese Women Cardiovascular disease is the third leading cause of preventable death among women between the age

Here's an exercise training program combining free-weight and callisthenic resistance exercises with cardiovascular exercise (cardio) for a complete, full-body workout. This program has many benefits

People often ask me for advice about 30-day raw food diets, fresh juice diets, meat-free diets, and the like. Implementing such “diets” does not have to be an event. Make a lifestyle of it. Here a

Breast cancer is closely tied to estrogen exposure. Estrogen promotes cellular growth in the breasts so any factor that increases estrogen exposure may increase the risk of breast cancer. Exercise tra

Mushrooms are one of my top superfood choices that promote good health and weight loss. They are absolutely delicious to taste, packed full of nutrients, and extremely low in calories (only 15 calorie

Still dieting for weight loss? Yes... Dieting CAUSES weight gain & obesity! Any time you engage in any form of dieting (i.e. prepackaged meals, meal replacements, pills, supplements, etc.) you

Given that October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, a member asked me to discuss some ways in which healthy lifestyle behaviors could potentially play a role in inspiring people to leave

Regular consumption of vegetables and fruits is crucial for reducing breast cancer risk and improving survival from the disease as they contain essential vitamins, minerals, and naturally occurring ca

If you don't regularly train with weights you WILL have body flab. It's as simple as that. The appearance of body flab results when you are generally sedentary (inactive) or if you lose a significant

Eat 3 to 5 servings of whole grains each day for good health. Whole grains are rich in dietary fiber, vitamins and minerals, however, all whole grain products are not created equal. Many products that

Avocado is one of the most nutritious fruits worldwide. Besides being a great source of dietary fiber, protein, potassium and other essential minerals and vitamins, avocado is totally cholesterol and

Not satisfied with the lower half of your body, namely your rear end? Do you have a mild to severe deflation in this area with surrounding skin that appears loose and lax otherwise known as a “saggy

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Weight training is one of the best ways to burn body fat and lose weight. In addition to increasing lean body mass and overall metabolism, weight training naturally boosts your levels of human growth

Results may help explain racial differences in obesity rates. TUESDAY, Sept. 25 (HealthDay News) -- The link between chronic stress and weight gain is much stronger in black girls than white girls,

By Barbara Bronson Gray HealthDay Reporter FRIDAY, Sept. 21 (HealthDay News) -- A new study suggests that obese black children have a significantly greater risk for high blood pressure than white

Regardless of weight, participants didn't consume more to 'make up' for calories burned. TUESDAY, Sept. 25 (HealthDay News) -- Exercise reduces people's motivation to eat, according to a small new

Do folks who exercise need more protein than folks who don't? Scientists have argued this point for more than a century. The truth is this: When it comes to protein intake, timing is more important th

During every lecture, seminar and workshop I’ve ever given for women at least one raises her hand to ask about belly fat. The typical conversation flows as follows: Woman: “How do I get rid of this