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“Game Changer” Drug Could Help You Lose Weight

"Semaglutide works by hijacking the body’s own appetite regulating system in the brain."

This Total-Body Home Workout Melts Fat Fast

For this routine, you'll simply need a set of dumbbells—and a little added motivation.

Workouts for Flatter Abs to Try Now

These moves will help you strengthen your core and melt unwanted belly fat.

One Major Side Effect of Drinking Red Wine

Bonus: To reap even more health benefits, pair your glass of wine with cheese.

How Many Steps You Should Walk Every Day

Science debunks the notion that "10,000 steps" should be your daily goal.

Walking Mistakes You Should Never Make

Just because walking comes to us naturally doesn't mean we all do it correctly.

Never Do This If You Want Good Sleep

This common habit is a recipe for tossing and turning.

Sitting Down for This Long Is Bad for Your Body

Everyone needs to rest every now and then, but no one should spend this long with their feet up.

The Single Best Way to Work Out Every Day

Research shows that group fitness—even if it's virtual—is the better way to go.

Major Side Effects of Meditating

Scientists are learning how the art of staying present can backfire for many people.

This Personality Trait Is Linked to Early Death

Scientists have long known that conscientious people live longer. Now, they're figuring out why.

One Upside to Drinking "Several Cups" of Coffee a Day

New research says there's at least one potential health benefit to drinking coffee by the pot.

What Swallowing Chewing Gum Does to Your Body

Though it's very rarely dangerous, you shouldn't make a habit of swallowing your Juicy Fruit.

Everyday Habits That Take Years Off Your Life

Want to live forever? Start by removing these everyday mistakes from your routine.

One Major Side Effect of Stretching Every Day

Touching your toes may loosen your limbs, but new research says it will also work wonders for your heart.

Dangerous Side Effects of Losing Weight

If you lose too much weight the wrong way, your body—and your relationships—could suffer, research suggests.

Surprising Side Effects of Running Every Day

Running may help you burn fat and live longer, but there are dangers to hitting the pavement too hard.

The Perfect Time to Exercise Every Day

New research on men shows a certain time of day can maximize a workout's effectiveness.

Walk This Much Every Day to Burn More Fat

If walking is your exercise of choice, here's how far you need to go.

This Super-Quick Workout Is Proven to Work

Eleven minutes is all you need to complete this simple but effective exercise routine.

This Habit Can Cut Your Life Short by 28 Years

Why alcohol use disorder may be even more dangerous than you ever knew.

One Major Side Effect of Walking Every Day

Want to think better, more clearly, and more creatively? Science says you should move more—starting now.

This Four-Second Workout Actually Works

Short workouts are all the rage. Here is perhaps the shortest of them all for increasing muscle mass.

The Single Worst Way to Remove Eggs from the Carton

How you handle your eggs says a lot about you, according to the experts we spoke to.

The #1 Danger of Eating Eggs Every Day

Why the latest studies and leading health experts say you should eat less than seven eggs per week.

Signs You're Eating Way Too Many Terrible Foods

Wonder what your body thinks of your diet? For answers, see your hair, skin, and mouth.

Ways to Keep Your Weight Down, from the CDC

Top tips from successful dieters, as recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Dangerous Side Effects of Going on a Diet

If you're too aggressive about losing weight, your body can suffer the consequences.

Weight Loss Tricks That Work Better Than Dieting

Cutting calories can be a miserable experience. Here are ways to be healthier while staying sane.

The Danger of Drinking One Glass of Wine

New research says that moderate drinkers may be putting themselves at risk of irregular heartbeat.