When you try to lose weight, one of the first things you may cut from your meal plan is high-fat meats, cheeses, and dairy products. However, before you switch your whole milk for skim, read about this recent report that drinking high-fat whole milk may help you lose weight in the long run. [...]

You probably know that maintaining a healthy weight, eating balanced meals, and staying active can lower your risk of getting diabetes or help you control the disease if you already have it. You may also know that being overweight or obese can increase your risk of getting diabetes and other chronic conditions such as heart disease or stroke. A recent study has shown that even slowly putting on weight over time can increase your risk of getting diabetes. [...]

Smoking is one of the leading causes of preventable death in the United States, and can raise your risk of heart disease, breathing problems, and cancer. However, many people are afraid to quit smoking for fear that they will gain weight. The good news is that a recent study suggests that a little weight gain is much less dangerous than the long-term effects of smoking. [...]

Being overweight or obese can raise your diabetes risk, and can cause problems in those who already have the disease. Losing weight may not only help you prevent or control diabetes, but will help improve overall health. [...]

Fruits and vegetables are the cornerstone of a healthy, balanced meal plan. They contain fiber that keeps you full, as well as tons of vitamins and minerals that your body needs to keep going each day. Many Western diets, full of processed carbohydrates and fatty, sugary foods and drinks, do not include enough fruits and vegetables. This lack of produce doesn’t just make you more prone to obesity-related conditions like heart disease and diabetes; it can also affect your mental health. [...]