Many foods and drinks add hidden calories to your diet. Soda, candy, and fast food increase the risk of weight gain and ...

Knowing the calorie content of foods does not help people understand which foods are healthier, according to a study I recently coauthored in the Journal of Retailing. When study participants ...

Everyone’s body burns calories differently when walking, and those generic step calculators completely miss this. Think of your muscle cells like they have tiny power plants inside them, and your ...

Counting Calories for Weight Loss: Should You Do It? This article was reviewed by Craig Primack, MD, FACP, FAAP, FOMA. Who knew weight loss involved so much math? Counting calories can be a useful ...