With swimwear season in full swing, many would-be beach bodies are hitting the gym — and the books. Diet books are on many best-seller lists, and that’s not surprising, says physician David Katz, ...

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Summer is in full swing and no matter if we're sitting poolside or beachside, making sure we feel our best self is our top priority. It's no secret that stars such as Gwyneth Paltrow and Tim Tebow are ...

Diet fads come and go, so it will be interesting to see what will happen to the latest weight-loss focus. In the past, fat, carbs and sugars have sat on the throne of evil dietary figures. The newest ...

It’s too late to lose that unwanted weight for summer. But if you start now — and aim to shed a modest 2 pounds a week — you could drop as much as 40 pounds in time to ring in 2013. The hardest part, ...

In this powerful feminist manifesto, Alexandra Jamieson, a holistic health counselor and co-star of the award-winning documentary Super Size Me, explores women’s cravings–for food, sleep, sex, ...

Beach reading used to describe books that were light and entertaining. Now, perhaps as a reflection of our nation's growing girth, summer best-seller lists also include diet books that promise to make ...

Get a jump on your 2013 resolutions with a modified Paleo diet, an eight-hour eating window or no-sugar diet Want to slim down? Banish wheat from your pantry, advises Dr. William Davis Eat all you ...