Confused about exactly how much to eat of which foods? The Biggest Loser experts lay it out for you.

The Biggest Loser Diet is a calorie-controlled, carbohydrate-modified, fat-reduced, weight-loss diet geared to help you burn pound after pound of pure fat–and to do so without deprivation or loss of energy. What’s more, the diet is high in lean protein. Protein has a hunger-controlling effect on the body–which is why higher-protein diets are so effective for weight loss and fat burning. (more…)

We all hope to have health and independence as we age. One of the most important things we can do to make that happen is to take care of our joints and bones. Two of the most common diseases that affect seniors are osteoporosis and osteoarthritis. By taking steps to maintain bone and joint health early, we can avoid these diseases later in life. (more…)

Have you ever wondered if there is any connection between your level of stress and the tendency to put on weight? Researches show that stress can lead to obesity. (more…)

Many myths are floating around out there about the causes of acne and what can be done about it. The truth of the matter is that these myths only serve to make the acne worse especially for those who are looking for the right treatment for acne. Listed in this article are seven of the most common myths and the reason for their falsehood. (more…)

Many Americans are foregoing luxury expenses like high car payments, vacations, and gym memberships in order to combat the struggling economy and rising costs of everyday expenses like food, gasoline, and other essentials. Fast food restaurants are beefing up their value menus in attempts to lure budget-conscious consumers through the door, and people everywhere are feeling the crunch of fewer and fewer resources. But being on a tight budget doesn’t mean you have to abandon your fitness regimen, or skip a healthy meal for a cheaper, high calorie alternative. Instead, follow these simple tips to maximize your budget without sacrificing your health, or the health of your family. (more…)

Gout is a disease that is due to an inborn disorder of the uric acid metabolism and is also referred to as metabolic arthritis. When you suffer from this disease monosodium urate crystals are deposited on the articular cartilage of joints and in tissues such as the tendons. Then also causes an inflammatory reaction to the tissue and the deposits get larger and burst through the skin to form sinuses discharging a white material. (more…)

Most men will experience a prostate problem at some point in their lives. The prostate is a walnut-sized gland located beneath the bladder. It surrounds the urethra, a tube that takes urine from the bladder to the penis. The urethra also carries semen during ejaculation. The prostate gland grows quite a bit during puberty and then doesn’t change much until men reach about 40, when it slowly begins growing again, and, in many men, doesn’t stop. Most men aren’t bothered by their growing prostate, but some are, and will develop one of three diseases: enlarged prostate (BPH), prostatitis, and/or prostate cancer, as a result. (more…)

Aging begins as soon as you are born. Operations of the human body begin to age as an infant and occur throughout your whole entire life. Around middle age of an individual, we become more vulnerable to daily wear and tear. Aging is unfortunately only truly recognized and defined as a condition for individuals when it begins to generally affect physical and mental functioning of that person. Aging does not have to be an issue though if you take simple steps to reverse some of the symptoms of aging. There are ways in which you can age successfully, healthy and happy. (more…)

“Mirror, mirror on the wall, who’s the fairest of them all?” – Well, we do not need to be as narcissistic as the wicked stepmother in this famous children fairy tale but we can certainly take steps to ensure a clear, radiant skin! External and internal factors are both responsible for making our skin what it is. (more…)