We know stress and poor sleep are linked to weight gain, largely because they send hormones for a loop. But for the first time ever, scientists have confirmed that the timing of those hormonal dips and rises are crucial. In healthy people, fat cells turn over at a rate of 10 percent per year: when …

We’ve all been there. You’ve cut out junk food, stopped the snacking and spend every spare minute in the gym, but you still aren’t seeing any results on the scales. Sound familiar? We’ve spoken to Dr. Michelle Braude, Doctor & Nutritionist and founder of The Food Effect about some of the common dieting myths she …

A recent study published in the journal Cell Metabolism found lowering calorie intake by just 15 percent—or 300 calories from the recommended daily guideline of 2,000—can slow aging and metabolism, leading to an overall healthier life and more positive mood. The trial, called CALERIE (Comprehensive Assessment of the Long-Term Effect of Reducing Intake of Energy), …

Having survived Whole30, I was fully prepared to cut out grains and gluten to find the answer to my prolonged GI distress, but then my health practitioner prescribed an elimination diet that also nixed corn, potato, and tree nuts. Identifying substitutes for 95% of my favorite foods was a snap, but I hit a brick …

Free time is something most of us don’t have in abundance, so it’s important to make the most of it. Although there is no ‘right’ or ‘wrong’ time to train, finding a window when your body and mind are in sync can help you get the most out of your workout. To help you discover …