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The 5 best snacks for grown-ups

Studies show that snacking is the key to keeping weight off — but only if you eat the right kind of snacks.

What is raspberry ketone?

Sales took off after Dr. Oz called it a miracle fat-burner, but does it really work?

Eating late may stymie weight loss

In a study, women who ate lunch after 3 p.m. lost 25 percent less weight over a 20-week period than women who ate lunch earlier.

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), nearly 2 billion people worldwide are overweight or obese, meaning they have a BMI of more than 25. In the United States, two-thirds are overweight or obese; the good news? Half of Americans are on a diet. But with all of the diets out there — an Amazon search for “diet books” turns up 42,882 options in paperback alone — how do you know which one is right for you as you seek the path to your ideal weight?
Which diet is right for you? 13 popular plans explained

Can using Twitter help you lose weight?

Study attributes link to participants receiving social support for their weight loss through tweets.

Could this be the true ‘miracle’ diet?

A new book, ‘The 8-Hour Diet,’ has science and sensibility behind it.

Healthy foods that will help you lose weight

There’s no perfect weight-loss food, but we’ve got the skinny on five that will help you shed a few pounds.

Running, not weights, burns fat

A workout that combines the two activities — lifting weights in addition to running — is no better at burning fat than running alone.

Could eating cake or a donut at breakfast help your long-term weight loss goals?

A study finds that people who ate a high-protein breakfast with dessert had better long-term results then others on a low-calorie diet. But is this diet healthy?

What is the best long-term diet plan?
One study compares low-fat, low-carb and low-glycemic diet plans. You might be surprised which one works best long term.

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