Doctors who need to drop pounds themselves may be less likely to bring up the topic of weight loss with their obese patients, a new study suggests. The study, published in the journal Obesity, covered 498 primary-care physicians. Of them, 47% were normal-weight,... 

Indulgences can get the best of us at any turn. Whether it’s a co-worker’s plate of cookies or a strong desire to skip a workout in favor of happy hour, it can be hard to stick with a routine when you notice temptations left and right. We... 

When it comes to exercising, the more you do it, the better you get at it – as in, you become stronger, faster, or more flexible, and not only that, you are able to exercise longer (and losing inches isn’t anything to sneeze at either). But... 

More than ever before, new research shows that what we eat to how we work out can actually speed up the body’s metabolism – sometimes resulting in an extra 200 calories burned per day! At that rate, you can easily lose an extra pound per... 

Mat classes are the most affordable way to reap the benefits of Pilates. Taught across the country at gyms and private studios, group classes mean you don’t have an instructor cuing and correcting your every move. Make the most of your time on... 

Teen birth rates in the U.S. have been generally declining since 1991 , but are still higher than in other developed countries. Now, new stats from the CDC show that about half of teen moms who got pregnant unintentionally weren’t using any form... 

I keep a stash of Paula Deen ‘s recipes on hand for when I am in the mood for some Southern fare, but I couldn’t eat such a decadent diet all the time. And Paula agrees. She told Al Roker on Today , ” I have always encouraged moderation... 

We are excited to share one of our fave stories from Prevention here on FitSugar! By Lisa Hoehn, Prevention As the weather drops, more and more people head straight to one machine in their gym – the elliptical trainer. According to a 2008 report... 

If you’ve always had a tough time hitting your maximum heart rate, it could be because you’re using an outdated formula, or one that’s geared toward the fellas: 220 – your age . Researchers at Northwestern Medicine in Chicago... 

In an upcoming Big Issues special report on health care, The Wall Street Journal will explore the pros and cons of email communication between doctors and patients. Although patients overwhelmingly have said they would like to be able to use email to...