Crash diets, which promise rapid weight loss, are unhealthy and unsustainable. While crash diets lead to initial weight loss, this is primarily due to loss of water weight and muscle mass, not fat.

Stubborn tummy fat hard to shift, but there is a way to tackle it - PA Due to our often sedentary lifestyles and stressful jobs – self-medicated with biscuits and pub trips – belly fat can easily ...

This article was reviewed by Craig Primack, MD, FACP, FAAP, FOMA. It’s a common misconception that muscle weighs more than fat. In reality, muscle weight vs. fat weight is exactly the same — a pound ...

The secret to losing two pounds a week lies in consistency. While most people want quick fixes, it's much better to lose weight at a slow and steady rate. By doing so, you'll keep your physical and ...

Hugo and Ross Turner followed a high-fat and high-carb diet, respectively, for 12 weeks. The identical twins both got fitter and leaner, but Hugo said he lacked energy on the high-fat diet. A sports ...

Researchers have created plant-based microbeads that trap fat in the gut, helping rats lose weight without side effects. Unlike current drugs, the beads are safe, tasteless, and easy to mix into ...

Muscle and fat weigh the same in pounds. The key difference is not in weight, but in density. Muscle is denser than fat, taking up less space in a body. A very muscular person will therefore look ...