A study of more than 67,000 women suggests that those who are obese and postmenopausal may face significantly higher odds for breast cancer compared with slimmer women. The risk for breast cancer among the most obese women in the study was up to 58 percent higher than for normal-weight women. In this study, the researchers said the most obese women had a body mass index (a measure of body fat) of 35 or higher. A woman who is 5-foot-7 and weighs 225 pounds would fall into that category. "Obesity is a risk factor for breast cancer that is modifiable, making a healthy weight very … [Read more...] about Obese Postmenopausal Women May Face Higher Risk for Breast Cancer

If you can't stop thinking of chocolate, that's a clue you need to change your eating plan. Popular fad diets like the Cookie Diet —which sounds delicious but is actually a very restrictive low-calorie eating plan — can help with short-term weight-loss. The problem is they're hard to maintain. Diets that reign on deprivation can contribute to psychological stress as well as disrupt normal body functions. Sadly, these restrictive plans rarely breed long-term success, and instead, they are like magnets, attracting overweight consumers to buy products and buy into programs that provide little … [Read more...] about Hangry and Thirsty? 6 Signs it’s time to fire your diet

  What is Metabolism? Metabolism is a reference to all the chemical reactions that occur within your body. More specifically, your metabolism is the sum of all energy transformations associated with each chemical reaction in your body. This is the reason why metabolism is commonly discussed from a fitness, exercise, and weight loss perspective, because it ultimately represents your body's regulation of energy or, in other words, calories. Keep reading to learn more about metabolism. Important Concepts Related to Metabolism To understand how metabolism works, it is first helpful to … [Read more...] about Metabolism – What is yours doing?