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The “small changes” philosophy, touted by health experts and First Lady Michelle Obama alike, took a big hit this week in Tara Parker-Pope’s Well Blog post, In Obesity Epidemic, What’s One Cookie?. Pope writes an essential truth the some health experts dodge, fearing it will scare people off: If you want to lose a significant amount of weight, you’ve…

Forum Post: So the other day it was almost 50 degrees out. I’ve been hiding in my sweatshirts and sweaters all winter like I always do, but I don’t want spring to blindside me this time. I don’t want to have to…

A British man has been fined and barred from driving for six months after taking his pet for a stroll while sitting behind the wheel of his car. Yes indeed, this is laziness to the max! Paul Railton was spotted by a cyclist driving slowly along a country lane, holding his dog’s leash through the car window, as the…

Have you ever wondered why certain foods just taste so good and induce extreme cravings in some people? We all know that our tongue tastes sweet, sour, salty, and bitter, but did you know a Japanese chemist, Kikunae Ikeda, actually isolated a fifth taste back in 1908 called “Umami”?…

Forum Post: Hi, My name is Trish, my husband and I are going on a cruise in June. Can you tell me if this special k diet will work on belly fat? I look 6 months pregnant!!! HELP!!!!! Editor’s note: find out…