Discover the tricks the experts use to prepare tasty and nutritious meals. By Kathleen Zelman, MPH, RD/LD WebMD Weight Loss Clinic – Feature Reviewed by Louise Chang, MD A nutritious meal does not have to be tasteless. Learning the cooking tricks of the experts can turn anyone into a healthy cook. The secret is understanding which foods to choose, and...
Eating Out & Entertaining: Get Tips on Healthy Dining
Eating Out & Entertaining Enjoy delicious dining without sabotaging your diet. By Kathleen Zelman, MPH, RD/LD WebMD Weight Loss Clinic – Feature Reviewed by Louise Chang, MD Introduction “Would you like that ‘supersized’?” is a common question at fast-food restaurants. The large portions we’re served when eating out at restaurants and take-out establishments can foil any healthy diet or weight...
Mind & Body Fitness: Overcome Stress and Emotional Eating
Mind & Body Fitness Use movement to explore the connection between body and mind. By Shannon James WebMD Weight Loss Clinic – Feature Reviewed by Louise Chang, MD Mind and body fitness? Many people who want to get into shape don’t realize there is more to fitness than well-toned muscles. There’s no shortage of exercise regimes that just promote the...
Workout Routines & Ideas: Explore Fitness Options
Explore your fitness options and nurture a love of movement. By Wendy Oliver-Pyatt, MD WebMD Weight Loss Clinic – Feature Reviewed by Louise Chang, MD Fitness isn’t just a plan you embark on, along with a diet, to lose weight. It’s a lifelong love of movement that will help you maintain good health and the physique you want. We’ve compiled...
Condoms: Get the Facts About Effectiveness
Introduction to Male Condoms Birth control is a way for men and women to prevent pregnancy. There are many different methods of birth control; some types also protect against sexually transmitted diseases. Condoms are one type of birth control that in addition to preventing pregnancy also prevent the spread of STDs. There are two types of condoms, the male condom...
Condoms: Get the Facts About Effectiveness
Introduction to Male Condoms Birth control is a way for men and women to prevent pregnancy. There are many different methods of birth control; some types also protect against sexually transmitted diseases. Condoms are one type of birth control that in addition to preventing pregnancy also prevent the spread of STDs. There are two types of condoms, the male condom...
Seven Diet Sins: The Most Common Nutrition Mistakes & How to Avoid
The most common nutrition mistakes — and how to avoid them. By Colette Bouchez WebMD Weight Loss Clinic – Feature Reviewed By Kathleen Zelman, MPH, RD/LD You read all the books; buy all the right vitamins; you know the buzzwords to look for on food labels. By all standards, you’re certain your nutrition report card should be filled with straight...
Breast Cancer During Pregnancy: Get Facts on Symptoms
Introduction Breast cancer is the most common cancer in pregnant women and tends to affect women in their mid-30s. Although only about 1 in every 1,000 pregnant women get breast cancer, the disease can be devastating to both the mother and her child — so it is essential that pregnant women and their doctors continue to do routine breast exams...
Exercise: Get Fit and Lose Weight With These Tips
Exercise & Fitness Tips Get answers to your questions about exercise, and tips for getting the most from your workouts. By Richard Weil, MEd, CDE WebMD Weight Loss Clinic Exercise Physiologist Reviewed by Louise Chang, MD High Blood Pressure and Exercise Medical Author: Dwight Makoff, MDand Melissa Conrad Stöppler, MD Medical Editor: Leslie J. Schoenfield, MD, PhD A sedentary lifestyle...
What Are Repetitive Motion Disorders (RMDs): Causes, Treatment & Rehab
What are repetitive motion disorders (RMDs? Repetitive motion disorders (RMDs) are a family of muscular conditions that result from repeated motions performed in the course of normal work or daily activities. RMDs include carpal tunnel syndrome, bursitis, tendonitis, epicondylitis, ganglion cyst, tenosynovitis, and trigger finger. RMDs are caused by too many uninterrupted repetitions of an activity or motion, unnatural or...