IF your goal is to lose weight or reduce body fat, you’ve probably heard the term ‘calorie deficit’. Simply put, a calorie deficit occurs when your body burns more energy (calories) than you consume ...

Burn more, weigh less. Sounds simple, right? Not exactly. A new study is challenging conventional wisdom about exercise and ...

When it comes to weight loss, I always thought I had to eat the exact same number of calories (or points) every day or I wouldn’t lose weight. Does that sound like a familiar thought? I’ve learned ...

People who switch to a fully unprocessed diet don’t just eat differently—they eat smarter. Research from the University of ...

Yes—but with clear boundaries. “It is scientifically possible to build muscle while being in a caloric deficit, provided the ...

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Forget fad diets and calorie counting. When doctors and nutritionists talk about how they actually eat, most follow a simple, science-backed rule - the perfect plate. Easy to follow and sustainable, ...

You’ve likely heard that you’re supposed to get 10,000 steps every day to stay healthy. After all, walking has tons of benefits, such as improving heart health, immunity, and even your mood. But when ...

For many people, the start of a new year brings promises to eat better and improve health. One popular resolution is to cut ...

Could lithocholic acid, a compound produced when gut bacteria process bile, be the missing link between a low-calorie diet and its age-defying effects? Experiments in mice, flies and nematode worms ...

After a long day, there's no better feeling than hopping into bed and going to sleep. It’s a time to rest (obviously), but there’s actually a lot that happens in your body while you snooze. Beyond ...