Body Fat

Fat Loss Made Simple

Paul Spector, M.D. | Posted 05.09.2012

Paul Spector, M.D.

The public was told that longer duration low-intensity exercise, like a jog on a treadmill or a steady session on a stationary bike, provides the heart rate that is optimal for burning fat. Wrong!

How To Calculate Your Healthy Weight

Michael Feigin, M.S., C.S.C.S. | Posted 02.25.2012

Michael Feigin, M.S., C.S.C.S.

Truth of the matter is that if you exercise and eat right, the weight will come off. Take a healthy pause, focus your energies on your health and well-being, and your weight will balance out to a nice healthy place.

Your Fat Cells Control Your Brain

Stephen Barrie, ND | Posted 11.17.2011

Stephen Barrie, ND

Instead of sitting idly by, waiting for a famine or a jog, fat cells continuously send dozens of potent chemical signals to tissues throughout the body, including the brain and other organs.

Obesity & Military: Almost 30 Percent Of Young Americans Too Fat To Fight, Generals Say

McClatchy | Patrick Donohue | Posted 05.25.2011

A group of more than 50 retired generals and admirals says a growing number of young Americans are too fat to fight. A study released last week by Mi...

Skinny Fat: 'Today Show' Examines The Health Dangers Of Normal Weight Obesity (VIDEO)

Posted 11.17.2011

There are no 'free passes' when it comes to your health -- even if you're the picture of fitness. The Today Show's Joy Behar explains the dangers to ...

10 Dirty Little Secrets About Body Fat

Dr. Nicholas Perricone | Posted 11.17.2011

Dr. Nicholas Perricone

This past decade has seen a turn around in the way scientists regard white adipose tissue -- better known as body fat -- perhaps two of the most dreaded words of our generation.