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Diet or Exercise: The Final Verdict on Which Is Better for Weight Loss

Here's what science and dietitians think about the debate between diet and exercise—and which should be your biggest priority for weight loss.

16 Low-Carb Food Swaps You’ll Wish You’d Known About Sooner

Prepare to have your mind blown. These low-carb food swaps cut the carbs, not the flavour!


25 Simple Ways to Boost Your Metabolism

Your metabolism is like compound interest: The more you invest, the bigger your reward—in the form of effortless calorie burn....


Reader’s Digest Health Report: February 2018

We've rounded up the four best medical discoveries from around the world for February.


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This Is the Percent of Vegetarians and Vegans That Go Back to Meat

Going vegetarian or vegan requires a lot of hard work, especially if you grew up eating meat. And for most...

9 Superfoods for a Healthy Gallbladder Diet

Certain foods can keep your gallbladder in prime shape to help break down fat in the body, preventing acid reflux,...


5 Superfoods You Need to Add to Your Diet

By now you've heard plenty about pomegranates and blueberries. But what other superfoods should you be eating? Here's the latest...


This is How Audrey Hepburn Stayed So Slim (Without Ever Dieting)

Having a Hollywood-ready figure might be simpler than you think.


Once You See What Nutella is Made Up Of, You’ll Never Want to Eat It Again

You should probably stop eating it on your multigrain toast for breakfast.


Are You Getting Enough of These 5 Vitamins and Minerals?

If you’re feeling tired or unwell, a lack of nutrients could be to blame. These five essential vitamins and minerals...


Diabetic Diet Tips: 3 Guidelines for Adding Protein

How do you fill the protein corner of your plate if you're on a diabetic diet? Here are healthy ways...


6 Diabetes Symptoms You Need to Know About

Type 2 diabetes has many serious—and potentially deadly—side-effects. Here's what you need to know about diabetes symptoms.


Here’s Why Japanese Children Are the Healthiest in the World

When it comes to living a long and healthy life, let's learn from the best, shall we?

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26 Foods You Should Never Ever Buy Again

Cross these items off your grocery store list—whether they're rip-offs, fakes, drastically unhealthy, or just plain gross, here are the...


10 Home Remedies for Eczema and Psoriasis Relief

Although separate conditions, eczema and psoriasis share the symptoms of painfully dry, tight, and itchy skin. Thankfully, these home remedies...


8 Ways to Train Your Brain to Hate Junk Food

If unhealthy, processed food, is sabotaging your weight loss efforts, outsmart junk food cravings with these clever tricks.