It’s difficult to be an agent of change, especially if you feel more accustomed to failure than success. As you move forward, certainly there will be roadblocks, setbacks, and times when you need to change course. But there’s a difference between a setback and a power puller; setbacks are moments where you need to take …

Stress has gotten a very bad rap. Yes, it’s true that too much cortisol, nature’s stress hormone, will make you gain weight, lose sleep, and feel forgetful. And overwhelming stress can give you a heart attack (along with these other heart attack triggers). However, not all stress is created equal. Negative stress, or distress, is …

It’s no secret that gulping down plenty of water can boost your energy, clear your complexion, and help you resist the urge to snack. (And those aren’t the only benefits of hydration!) But for those worried about packing on the pounds, it could also do wonders for your waistline. Drinking ice-cold water helps you burn …

Skip the coffee and start eating breakfast (even if you’re not a breakfast person) Wish you could start eating breakfast but always resort to that same old cup of coffee to fuel your mornings? There is no meal harder for me to stomach than breakfast. There. I admit it. While nutrition experts urge us to …

Underweight women and women who were underweight as teenagers or in their mid-30s are at greater risk of experiencing an early menopause compared to lean or normal weight women, according to a study of nearly 80,000 women. In addition, underweight women who lost 20 pounds or more at least three times between the ages of …