Not Losing Weight? Maybe Blame Your Gut Bacteria
When it comes to losing weight, it’s not just the calories in the foods you eat that could help — or hinder — your efforts. Recent research found gut microbiota, the microorganisms such as...
Jodi Helmer
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Jodi Helmer writes about health and wellness for publications like WebMD, AARP, Shape, Woman’s Day, Arthritis Today and Costco Connection among others. She often comes up with the best story ideas while hiking with her rescue dogs. You can read Jodi’s work or follow her on Twitter @helmerjodi.
5 Meal-timing Tips For Max Weight-loss Results
The adage, ‘timing is everything,’ applies to mealtime, too. Research shows when you eat might be just as important as what you eat. This doesn’t mean you have license to ignore calories, but...
5 Surprising Ways Parents’ Lifestyles Impact Childhood Obesity
Research shows mothers’ health habits have a significant impact on childhood obesity. Your mom might be responsible for more than your DNA. New research shows she could also have an impact on your...
Should You Walk Barefoot?
While there may be a perfect shoe for every workout, new research might have you thinking twice before lacing up your sneakers. Walking barefoot has been linked with improved sleep, reduced PMS...
A Brisk Walk Can Help You Live Longer
You walk the dog, clock 30 minutes on the treadmill or log a few laps around the track — but is the pace brisk enough to have a positive impact on your health? Research published in the British...