body fat

Estrogen Helps Ward Off Belly Fat

Science - October 22, 2009

Hormone is one reason that men and women carry weight differently. more >>

Body Image Lessons From a Fired-for-Being-Too-Fat Model

By Deborah Kotz - On Women - October 15, 2009

Filippa Hamilton is speaking out about her firing from Ralph Lauren. Why women need to listen to her. more >>

Creating Fat That Burns Calories

Science - July 29, 2009

Researchers find a way to make energy-using brown fat from skin cells. more >>

4 Ways to Shed Belly Fat (Exercise Is No. 1) and Protect Against Heart Failure

By Deborah Kotz - On Women - April 8, 2009

Having a big waist puts your heart at risk—even if you're not overweight. more >>

The 'Fat-Burning Zone': A Fitness Myth Debunked

By Katherine Hobson - On Fitness - March 3, 2009

An occasional look at misguided exercise and nutrition practices you may be following more >>

Cholesterol, Blood Pressure, and Waist Size: Know Your Numbers

Health - February 3, 2009

Keep a close watch on how you measure up in order to reduce your risk of heart disease. more >>

BMI Calculator

Health - February 2, 2009

This blend of weight and height is remarkably sound, considering its simplicity. more >>

Too Fat? First, Get off the Couch

By Katherine Hobson - On Fitness - April 28, 2008

Overweight women who exercise can lower their risk of heart disease before dropping a pound. more >>

Obesity's Link to Life Expectancy

By Sarah Baldauf - Health - April 22, 2008

Excess body fat is tied to a host of deadly ills, including cancer, heart disease, and diabetes. more >>

Health Buzz: Belly Fat and Other Health News

Health - April 9, 2008

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You're Thin—and Too Fat

By Katherine Hobson - On Fitness - April 1, 2008

Too much body fat puts even normal-weight people at higher risk of heart disease. more >>

Dietitian's Orders: How to Eat the Way Cheney Should

By Paul Bedard - Washington Whispers - March 27, 2008

Finally, a Washington-tailored diet that aims to help us fight the kind of heart disease that has landed Bill Clinton and Dick Cheney in the hospital. more >>

Belly Fat Is Linked to Dementia Risk

By January W. Payne - Health - March 26, 2008

For those with abdominal obesity, experts offer 5 tips for shedding the excess girth. more >>

Courage! You Can Do It

By Katherine Hobson and Sarah Baldauf - Health - December 31, 2007

Six ways to help yourself reach a healthy weight. more >>

Too Fat? No More Excuses

By Sarah Baldauf - Health - December 31, 2007

Research is revealing how very damaging extra baggage is. more >>

Five Urgent Reasons to Lose That Weight in '08