According to a new study, women who drink too many artificially-sweetened diet drinks may be more likely to suffer from heart attacks, blood clots and other…

People are eating cotton balls to lose weight. They dip the cotton ball in juice and then eat it. The goal is to feel full without actually eating food. One thing that people don’t realize is that most cotton balls sold in drugstores are NOT pure cotton that comes from a plant. They are actually bleached, […]

Have a “Get Well Wednesday” question? Text it to “646464″ (OHOHOH). Theresa Lou Bowick knows all about diet and exercise. Now fit and trim, Bowick…

To help African Americans improve their health and eating habits, Oldways, a nonprofit food and nutrition education organization along with an advisory team of experts, recently unveiled The African Heritage Diet Pyramid. Read: Yolanda Adams Shares Family Fitness Tips The pyramid draws from the culinary traditions of the American South, the Caribbean, South America and […]

“Food desert” is a term commonly used to describe communities with little or no access to healthy food, including fresh fruits, vegetables, meats and diary products. Millions of Americans — mostly poor, many African-Americans — live in these areas. In fact, the United States Department of Agriculture reports that about 23.5 million Americans currently live […]

A new study indicates that genes may explain about fifty percent of weight gain that begins in middle age. Researchers studied sets of twins who served in the military during the Vietnam War. Some of the twins were identical and shared the same genes, and the others were non-identical twins.After twenty years of follow-up, the […]

With summer right around the corner, it’s time to start thinking about eating healthy and getting in shape. One way to get on the right track is by organizing your kitchen, which will help you to save time, money and eat wisely. When you stock up on healthy foods and they are easy to find, […]

Everyone has their theory on how to lose weight and be healthy.  We all have tried some sort of diet or made an attempt to test out a new way to living… right?  The debate of meat vs no meat will continue to grace the eyes and ears of many who are interested on what’s […]

Tis the season for shedding those unwanted pounds we may have packed on during the winter months.  Instead of starving yourself and doing something to harm your body, why not do it the right way?  The Diet Channel expert , Dr. Kathleen Goodwin give us 10 tips on how to lose the weight and be […]

Your favorite shampoo and conditioner can help you regain healthy hair but they don’t act alone. To give your hair a boost look at what you’re putting in your body. Similar to your skin and nails, your hair reaps the benefits of a better diet. 7 Foods Men Should Eat Weekly I witnessed this firsthand […]

Many of us know 112 group member Q Parker for hits like “Cupid”, “Peaches & Cream” and “Only You” with bandmates Slim, Michael and Darion.  He’s  also noted with receiving esteemed Grammy and ASCAP awards during his music career.  Screaming fans all over the world have seen him grow and excel into a well-respected figure […]

Via HelloBeautiful.com: Mehmet Oz, MD, frequent guest on “The Oprah Winfrey Show” and regular contributor to her Satellite XM radio show, has five rules to help you fight your body’s cravings and stay slim for life. The unfortunate truth is that most diets do not succeed, and it’s easy to blame that fact on a […]