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Weight-loss readiness
Learn how asking yourself six key questions can tell you if you're ready to start a weight-loss plan, along with steps to take if you're not there yet.
Weight loss: 6 strategies for success
Make your weight-loss goals a reality with these proven strategies.
Tweak your walking routine for muscle and bone health
With a few changes to your regular walking routine, you can keep muscle and bone loss at bay as you age.
Solutions for weight-loss setbacks
Everyone who successfully makes changes in his or her life has experienced setbacks. It's better to expect them and plan for dealing with them. Identifying potential roadblocks — a big holiday meal or an office party, for example — and brainstorming strategies to overcome them can help you stay on course with your weight-loss goals.
Slow metabolism: Is it to blame for weight gain?
Is a slow metabolism the reason for your weight gain? Or is something else going on?
Reduce your risk of falling with daily floor time
Falls are a serious risk for older adults, especially those who don't have the strength or mobility to get back up. Mayo Clinic physical therapist Jane Hein believes that practice is the best form of prevention.
Metabolism and weight loss: How you burn calories
Learn if your metabolism influences weight loss — or weight gain.
How is brown fat different from other fat?
Researchers have uncovered a type of body fat, dubbed brown fat, that appears to burn regular fat.
Getting past a weight-loss plateau
Hit a weight-loss plateau? Don't despair. Restart your weight loss with these tips.
Getting healthy starts with changing your mindset
A healthy mindset is key to achieving your wellness goals. Learn new approaches to overcoming negative self-talk and all-or-nothing thinking.
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