Mama didn’t come out to play! I’m over 45 years younger and I can’t even boast of a body like that. 75-year-old Joan MacDonald from Ontario, Canada was tired of her quality of life at 198 pounds and size 22. She’d been fairly active her entire life but her weight reached its peak when she...

The fashion industry isn’t the most body-positive industry out there; they aren’t really generous to anyone over a size 2. In fact, several brands use the term ‘plus-size’ to describe anyone over a size 6, which seems ridiculous. Magazines will have you thinking dressing as a plus-size woman is a competitive sport, with the amount...

Chances are, if you’ve considered weight loss, you’ve been tempted to try diet pills. Marketed as “the easy way” to lose fat, diet pills can seem like a good solution for someone busy with kids or work. While not all diet pills are as fatally dangerous as the one in this story, always remember that...

Aging happens to everyone, whether we like it or not growing old is inevitable. But that doesn’t mean that our quality of life has to go down! Eating healthy, staying active, and taking care of yourself emotionally and spiritually can help anyone to make their golden years their best years. And when you feel good,...

Sleep, while one of the most blissful and relaxing things we do to survive, is also one of the most essential. When we close our eyes for those few hours each night, we give our body the chance to recharge after all the previous day’s stresses. Millions of processes go on while you sleep, helping...

Gut bacteria, also known as the microbiome, refers to the trillions of microscopic organisms that reside in our digestive tract. These organisms, including bacteria, viruses, fungi, and other microbes, play a crucial role in our overall health and well-being. If these bacteria are out of balance, it can cause illness and disease. These are the...

This article was originally published on October 24, 2018, and has since been updated. If you’re married or have been in a long-term relationship, someone over the years has probably half-joked about the weight gain they experienced in the first year or two (or ten). Some people chalk it up to routine, some say they...

We all know by now that ginger is good for us. We know that it has antibacterial properties and that it can give our immune systems a little support during cold and flu season. Recently, however, another benefit of this spicy root has been explored: It helps fights body fat. Specifically, it can potentially prevent...

Professionals sometimes refer to our gut as the “second brain” of our bodies. Beyond just the physical sensations we have when trying to make a decision (aka the “gut feeling”), our gut has a large influence on our overall mental and physical well-being. But what exactly is our “gut” and how do we improve our...

Kelly Clarkson is well known for being a successful powerhouse singer and the first winner of American Idol, but her weight has also garnered a lot of attention over the years. Kelly recently made headlines for losing weight and she revealed that the real reason she was able to shed the pounds was because she...

Ginger is a popular ingredient in cuisines worldwide, and has been used in herbal medicine for centuries. Not only does it add a nice kick to recipes, but it is rich in natural chemicals that promote health in a variety of ways. Herbal medicine is not well-studied, and so more research is needed to understand...

Intermittent fasting has become increasingly popular in recent years. Unlike most diets that tell you what to eat, intermittent fasting focuses on when to eat by incorporating regular short-term fasts into your routine. This way of eating may help you consume fewer calories, lose weight, and lower your risk of diabetes and heart disease. However, a number of studies...