Health

Expert suggests top four reasons why diets fail

The battle of the bulge is on—any movement on the scale yet? "Losing weight is one of the top resolutions made every year, yet only 20 percent of people achieve successful weight-loss and maintenance," says Jessica Bartfield,MD, ...

Diabetes

Number of U.S. kids with diabetes could skyrocket, study finds

(HealthDay)—If the current trends in diabetes for young people stay the same, rates of type 2 diabetes will rise by 49 percent by 2050, and rates of type 1 diabetes will increase by 23 percent, according to new government ...

Overweight & Obesity

Losing weight may improve sleep quality

(HealthDay)—Losing weight can help people who are overweight get a better night's sleep, according to a new study.

Health

Is long-term weight loss possible after menopause?

Many people can drop pounds quickly in the early phases of a diet, but studies have found that it is difficult to keep the weight off in the long term. For post-menopausal women, natural declines in energy expenditure could ...

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