How would you feel if your friend called you “Bulk” or “Belly”? What if that friend was part of your support group that was supposed to help you to work out and eat healthier? I would be annoyed, but such trash talk motivates the self-proclaimed “Fat Bastards.” This group of four men all wanted to lose weight but considered diets a waste of time (no kidding!). So they created what they call “The Game.”

Regardless of a woman’s income, education, or exercise habits, optimists may live longer than pessimists, says a new study conducted by researches at University of Pittsburgh.

A new study shows that weight loss is not about what type of foods you eat.

A new, proven tactic for exercise motivation: Turn your personal goals into team goals. A new study, published in the American Journal of Preventative Medicine, demonstrates the power of friendly-but-competitive teams to increase each individual’s overall physical activity.

If it’s in a box, bottle, or jar, there’s a good chance your food items contain high fructose corn syrup. HFCS is a food manufacturers’ gateway into large profit margins, because HFCS is cheaper than sugar and extends the shelf life of foods. Problem is that it’s terrible for you.

What’s the key to reaching and maintaining your fitness goals until you’re 105?

Aerobic exercise is better than non-aerobic activities at suppressing appetite, according to a U.K. study.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration warned consumers Monday to avoid more than two dozen products marketed for weight loss because they contain undeclared ingredients that could pose serious health risks.

A new study says we lose memory and have a shorter reaction time when we cut carbohydrates from our diet.

Researchers are hoping that an experimental new weight-loss drug will prove to be a valuable new weapon in the crusade against obesity.