5 proven ways to lose belly fat

Are your clothes getting uncomfortably tight in the waist? Are you avoiding the full-length mirror because your midsection isn’t as lean as it used to be? These are some pretty undeniable signs that you’ve accumulated excess belly fat. And while this is...

6 ways to naturally boost metabolism

Your metabolism matters. And that’s because your metabolism — the rate at which your body converts fuel (food) to energy and burns calories — determines in large part whether and how easily you gain or lose weight, as well as being a factor in your risk for...

The negative effects of stress on the body

Stress affects everyone and is a normal, natural response to distressing life experiences and events. Stress can happen as a one-time occurrence or can continue for days, weeks, or months, in some cases. Stress isn’t always bad, and can be life-saving in some...