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Why the Optavia diet can help you lose weight fast but is not recommended by dietitians
The Optavia diet is an eating plan that drastically cuts calories and carbs to encourage rapid weig…
Kelly Burch,Samantha Cassetty
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Dietitians tout these 4 diets as the best for safe, sustained weight loss
If you start a fad diet that promises a quick fix, chances are you'll end up gaining the weight bac…
Madeline Kennedy,Samantha Cas…
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Fitness experts explain whether the 'StairMaster hacks' that are going viral on TikTok will actually give you abs
TikTokers say that performing certain routines on a stepping machine can help you develop abs and g…
Charissa Cheong,Gabby Landsve…
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I lost 35 pounds after I stopped overeating 'health' foods and started eating whatever I want in moderation
It doesn't matter what you eat — if you're consuming too much you will gain weight, Rachel Hosie le…
Rachel Hosie
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23andMe just laid off 100 employees as the DNA-testing 'fad' ends
Featured Digital Health Articles: - Telehealth Industry: Benefits, Services & Examples - Valu…
Lydia Ramsey
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I want to get back into exercise, lose weight, and get fit after a long break but I feel overwhelmed. Where should I start?
You don't need to go to a gym if you don't want to. Build on the movement you already do and try us…
Rachel Hosie
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Dietitians say vitamin C supplements and drinks are a waste of money eating the right vegetables is a more efficient way to stay healthy
Americans typically get enough vitamin C in their diets. Even if they don't, dietitians say supplem…
Allana Akhtar
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I'm considering quitting the gym to save money. What should I look for in an online fitness program or coach for home workouts?
Look for a qualified coach and a workout program that has progression, different difficulty levels,…
Rachel Hosie
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4 signs a diet program is a waste of money, according to a dietitian with Chris Hemsworth's fitness app
Diets to lose weight or build muscle can do more harm than good if they're overly restrictive or ba…
Gabby Landsverk
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TikTokers who do the '75 Hard' challenge say the intense workout routine has strengthened their bodies and minds but it's not for everyone
On TikTok, an exercise and diet challenge focusing on mental toughness and weight loss called '75 H…
Charissa Cheong,Gabby Landsve…
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I get mad at myself when I don't work out regularly. How do I stop the cycle of guilt?
Setting performance-based goals and working on your mindset before, during, and after workouts can …
Rachel Hosie
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My knee hurts when I squat. Should I push through the pain or rest?
There are few situations where being completely immobile improves joint pain, Luke Worthington, a p…
Rachel Hosie
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How the Zone Diet works and why dietitians are hesitant to recommend it
The Zone Diet is a meal plan that breaks meals up into 40% carbs, 30% protein, and 30% fat. It prom…
Madeline Kennedy,Samantha Cas…
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5 things you can do to kickstart ketosis fast, according to dietitians
Limiting carbs, eating more healthy fats, exercising, and limiting protein are all things you shoul…
Kelly Burch,Samantha Cassetty
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If I hit my macros and calories, does it matter what foods I eat if I want to lose fat and maintain muscle?
Overall calories and macros determine fat loss, but whole foods keep you fuller and make it easier …
Rachel Hosie
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I want to lose fat but also fuel my workouts. How much should I eat?
Drop your calories by no more than 15%, eat plenty of protein and fiber, and don't diet for too lon…
Rachel Hosie
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Genealogy giant Ancestry just joined 23andMe in cutting workers as the DNA testing fad ends
On Wednesday, Ancestry CEO Margo Georgiadis wrote in a blog post that the company is laying off 6% …
Lydia Ramsey
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I do CrossFit 4 times a week. Will it help me lose fat and gain muscle?
CrossFit can help you "tone" in a calorie deficit. Bodybuilding training is best to build muscle an…
Rachel Hosie
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I work out a lot and eat in a calorie deficit, but I'm not losing fat. What am I doing wrong?
It's easy to blow a calorie deficit with one meal out during the weekend, so make sure you track pr…
Rachel Hosie
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7 health benefits of Silicon Valley's favorite diet - a high-fat fad that has techies eating bacon and butter
The keto diet goes against conventional wisdom on health eating. It encourages eating lots of fat a…