Obesity rates have risen in recent decades. In 2012, over 66% of the U.S. population had either overweight or obesity (1). If you eat more calories than you need for energy, weight gain can result.

You’re not a bear, so don’t hibernate this winter and let your fitness fall off. Use these exercises to stay fit.

Walking can be a great way to burn calories daily, but not everyone will burn the same amount. The total calories burned while walking depends on several factors, including pace, the length of time ...

Registered dietitian Jill Weisenberger once had a client who kept a puzzling food journal. The calorie counts were all out of whack. The woman’s tuna sandwich had 33 calories. An apple: 144. Turns out ...

Exercise has many healthy benefits, but it only plays a small role in weight loss. Working out makes up about 5% of the energy we burn in a day, according to research. Keeping our bodies running uses ...

Most people know to consider their calorie intake when trying to lose or gain weight. Calories are a measure of the energy stored in foods or in the tissues of your body. Typical recommendations for ...