This study was not without its limitations, said the researchers. It was too short for proper information to be gathered and there was no information regarding whether time using a computer increased as time spent watching TV decreased. This latter piece of data is something that might be essential before drawing any true conclusions, although some assumptions can still be made. [Read more]

New research suggests that some video games may actually be good for your health.

A study funded by Nintendo and conducted by Motohiko Miyachi, PhD, of the National Institute of Health and Nutrition in Tokyo, looked at the popular Wii Fit Plus and Wii Sports video games to determine how much energy is expended by gamers. [Read more]

For many people, dining out is one of the first things to go when the budget is getting trimmed. The good news is that, eating out less can go a long way toward helping you manage your weight. With a few helpful tips for stretching your budget and keeping calories in mind, you can still enjoy the occasional opportunity to eat out. [Read more]

The holidays can mean packing on extra weight thanks to excessive amounts of food and a wide variety of high fat and sugary holiday treats. Burn off the extra calories by fitting more physical activity into your daily routine. The holidays bring more food, but they also bring a great excuse to get moving. [Read more]

For many people, keeping off the weight you’ve lost can be just as difficult as losing weight in the first place. Here are a few tips to help manage and maintain your weight. [Read more]

Whether it is the result of damage caused by sun exposure, free radicals, dry climates or harsh treatment, chances are good that your skin is probably aging faster than you want it to. For that matter, clogged arteries and weak immune systems may be aging your body quicker than you would like. While there may not be a miracle anti-aging serum to keep you looking young forever, there are some vitamins that promote youthful skin and help in your anti-aging efforts. [Read more]

For many people who struggle with losing weight, the goal is to lose weight so that they can feel better about their body and themselves. However, the way to go about creating lasting change is actually to reverse that thinking. [Read more]

As you age, your body changes. One of the side effects of those changes is that weight loss can be more difficult. [Read more]

If you are looking to tone your “posterior,” you are in good company. Buttocks make the list of things to tone for most of us as age and gravity take their toll. Luckily there are some good exercises you can do that will help accomplish this–and many of them will work other muscles at the same time. [Read more]

As you age, you may find it more difficult to maintain or lose weight. Find out what changes in your body are making weight loss more difficult and how to adjust your weight loss strategies as you age. [Read more]