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Looking to get into shape before swimsuit season? One way to work towards that goal is through healthy eating, and a new citywide program is here to help, "Fit Bite."

Generally, when something sounds too good to be true, it probably is. But what we are about to tell you — that chocolate may actually help keep you slim — seems to have a lot of science behind it.

As a way to better understand the hardships that overweight people face, personal trainer Drew Manning packed on a whopping 70 lbs. over a period of six months by forgoing exercise and eating nothing but junk food. Now that’s dedication!

Vitamins are said to be good for you. According to a new study from the University of Minnesota, however, that may not always be the case. Researchers reviewed the cases of 38,000 women over a 19-year period and found that those who took supplements had about a 2.4 percent increased risk of death over those who didn’t, which could be related to the compounds supplements contain — compounds that ca

We all know eating too much and moving too little can add a little extra around the waist. But can your personality lead to weight gain too? A new study published by the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology says it’s possible. Three researchers from the US Department of Health and Human Services followed nearly 2,000 people over a 50-year life span and found those who were more impulsive w

By analyzing the results of a 10-year longitudinal study of 474 people, researchers  were able to determine that the participants who drank two or more diet sodas a day experienced a waist size increase 70 percent greater than those who stayed away from diet soda. Dr. Martin P. Paulus, a professor of psychiatry at the University of California San Diego, and an author of the study, offered this the

Will an apple a day actually make you a big hit on the beach? It's possible, as new research suggests that ursolic acid, which is found in abundance in an apple's peal, builds muscles while reducing fat.