General Health

Move over apples. According to new research, there’s another fruit that may compete with your an apple a day keeps the doctor away claim. The pear seems to be having a moment. And how convenient during December’s National Pear Month!...

Have you ever said, I don’t have enough energy, or maybe, I have all the energy in the world! But have you ever really thought about what it means to have energy It’s one of those things that can be taken for granted since we all expect to have enough of it to go about our daily lives. But it’s how you manage your energy that can make all the difference in your weight and health status....

Getting healthier and losing weight is among the most popular new year’s resolutions for good reason, but sticking with it is easier said than done. If one of your goals in 2016 is weight loss, you’re in luck. There are many ways to get motivated to start losing weight and build success that can last a lifetime. Let’s make this year the best yet, by sticking to our weight loss resolutions with help from these tips:...

If you’re like many people, one of your 2016 New Year’s resolutions may be to finally lose that excess weight and improve your health. And if you’re also like many people, you might be trying to fight excuses that might prevent you from reaching your goals. We’ve been at this a long time, and trust us, we’ve heard them all! Luckily for you, we also have an answer to each and every one of them. Here are five of the most popular weight loss excuses and how to overcome them....

We’re all looking to save a dollar wherever we can, so did you know that you can actually save money shopping for higher quality food, which will support weight loss in both the short and long term?...

Sometimes the federal government can be a few steps behind the curve, but ultimately it does catch up. With the recent introduction of its new dietary guidelines, it has definitely caught our attention, in a good way. The new five-year guidelines appear to be taking the obesity crisis very seriously. Now there really are no more excuses for an unhealthy eating plan. Let’s take a look at some of the highlights?...

It seems like new methods for weight loss make headlines every day, many of which may sound like a load of poop. But new research from the Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) is actually exploring how said poop may in fact become a weight loss aid in the future....

The season of love is finally here. As we prepare for Valentine’s Day by giving flowers and other symbols of affection, let’s remember to show our own tickers some tender love and care. As February also marks American Heart Month, we here at CMWL would like to remind everyone of just how important weight loss is to protecting your heart....

When you decide to start a weight loss program, one of the first rules you often hear is to cut down on fats. While it is true that foods high in fat can contribute to weight gain, there is much more to the story about fats that has not been widely acknowledged, which includes the fact that fats can also help with weight loss. You heard that right. Fats can help with weight loss....

How many times have you stood in front of the full-length mirror, sucking in your stomach, flattening out your bulges and cursing your cellulite until you’ve exhausted the curse word dictionary? The answer for most of us is probably too many times to count. ...