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From Hollywood stars to your yoga teacher, it seems that everyone swears by a detox diet. But does it actually work? And is it even healthy? Cardiologist and weight loss expert James Beckerman, MD, weighs in
Just because some doctors prescribe it, doesn't mean it's good for you. Weight loss and healthy living expert James Beckerman, MD, gives three reasons not to gamble your health with this risky diet.
The government’s newest nutrition guidelines take aim at our collective waistline. Here’s a cheat sheet on their advice and tips to put it into practice
Don’t let the fad-diet rollercoaster take you for another ride. Follow these 10 simple tips and stand back as your belly-fat disappears once and for all
Matters of the heart are rarely simple. But one thing is clear: to lower your risk of heart attack and heart disease, cut back on salt. Here’s how and why.