Katherine Hobson

Why Fitness Pros Criticize 'The Biggest Loser'

By Katherine Hobson - On Fitness - September 17, 2009

Some trainers say the reality show sets a bad example when it comes to weight loss. more >>

Time to Switch to an Online Personal Health Record?

By Katherine Hobson - Health - September 16, 2009

Google, Microsoft, and others are offering Internet-based records to help you manage your health. more >>

Should You Strive For Thin Thighs? Maybe Not

By Katherine Hobson - Health - September 4, 2009

Thin thighs may actually put you at risk for heart disease. more >>

More Nutrition Information Systems Hit the Shelves—Do They Work?

By Katherine Hobson - Health - August 28, 2009

The Smart Choices program joins an array of systems aiming to improve your food purchasing decisions. more >>

Worried About the 'Freshman 15'? 5 Ways a New School or Job Can Help You Get Fit

By Katherine Hobson - On Fitness - August 21, 2009

Change offers the chance to set new habits; whether they help you get fit or not is up to you. more >>

Hamstrung! How to Prevent and Help Heal Hamstring Injuries

By Katherine Hobson - On Fitness - August 12, 2009

Pro athletes and weekend warriors alike are susceptible to hamstring pulls and strains. more >>

Do Coconut Oil and Coconut Water Provide Health Benefits?

By Katherine Hobson - Health - August 10, 2009

There are lots of claims about 2 components of coconuts. Here's what we know. more >>

5 Lessons for Over-35 Athletes From Olympic Swimmer Dara Torres

By Katherine Hobson - On Fitness - August 6, 2009

Fresh off the world championships, the 42-year-old swimmer talks about success in the pool and in life. more >>

Can Red Meat Have a Place in a Healthy Diet?

By Katherine Hobson - Health - August 4, 2009

Studies suggest a link between red meat and diseases like cancer. Let moderation be your guide. more >>

Vegetarian? 6 Tips for a Healthy Vegetarian Diet

By Katherine Hobson - Health - August 4, 2009

A meat-free diet may improve your health, but you’ve got to do it right. more >>

Why and How to Put Together a Family Medical History

By Katherine Hobson - Health - July 30, 2009

8 tips on how to amass and maintain this crucial information. more >>

6 Reasons Your Athletic Performance May Be Lagging

By Katherine Hobson - On Fitness - July 24, 2009

Lost your oomph? Consider sleep, nutrition, stress, and medical issues. more >>

Whole Foods Diet Cookbook: How to Eat for Health and Taste

By Katherine Hobson - On Fitness - July 20, 2009

Author Ivy Larson tells you how and why to eat foods in their least-processed state. more >>

The Skinny on Alcoholic Beverages and Weight Loss

By Katherine Hobson - On Fitness - July 17, 2009

Whether you drink may not be as important as how you drink. more >>

Bayer to Change Health Claims for One-a-Day Men’s Vitamins

By Katherine Hobson - On Fitness - July 16, 2009

Selenium will no longer be touted as a nutrient that promotes prostate health. more >>

Take It Outside: Converting Your Gym Workout to Outdoor Exercise

By Katherine Hobson - On Fitness - July 15, 2009

It’s a good time to give the gym a break. How to get a workout without your favorite machines more >>

Cancer and Supplements: What Vitamins, Herbs, and Botanicals Can (and Can't) Do

By Katherine Hobson - Health - July 14, 2009

5 reasons there aren't a lot of answers—and 4 things you can do until there are. more >>

Cost of Medicine: Are High-Tech Medical Devices and Treatments Always Worth It?

By Katherine Hobson - Health - July 10, 2009

Many expensive medical tools are valuable but arguably overused. more >>

It’s Official: Strength Training Helps Older People Function Better

By Katherine Hobson - On Fitness - July 8, 2009

The Cochrane Collaboration weighs in on the benefits of strength training. more >>

Can You Get Your Vitamins and Minerals Through Diet Alone?

By Katherine Hobson - On Fitness - July 7, 2009

Harvard Women's Health Watch says it's possible, even on a reduced-calorie eating plan. more >>

Personalized Medicine Moves Beyond Cancer, Entering Heart Care and More

By Katherine Hobson - Health - July 6, 2009

In Edward Abrahams's view, medical treatment should be tailored to each patient's characteristics. more >>

Embryonic Stem Cells—and Other Stem Cells—Promise to Advance Treatments

By Katherine Hobson - Health - July 2, 2009

Adult stem cells may reach patients first, and induced pluripotent stem cells have greatest potential. more >>

5 Lessons From the Nation's Obesity Report Card

By Katherine Hobson - On Fitness - July 1, 2009

We're still getting fatter, though at a slower rate. more >>

Todd Sacktor: Making Memories -- and Selectively Forgetting Them

By Katherine Hobson - Health - June 30, 2009

A memory expert's unusual theory could help patients with post-traumatic stress, Alzheimer's, and more. more >>

3 Tips for Boosting Your Fitness as You Age: One Triathlete’s Advice

By Katherine Hobson - On Fitness - June 30, 2009

Debi Bernardes is still improving her times at age 50. What’s her secret? more >>