Both smoking and being overweight can take a huge toll on your body. Combine the two together and you might be in store for serious health problems, particularly arthritis.

Despite the push to get Americans moving, those who do exercise are still sitting too much.

When technology is put on hold, physical activity can go up, as proven in the culture and lifestyle of the Amish.

Starting a diet can be rough, especially if the  yo-yo of dieting and falling off the wagon are old habits. Spending time learning new skills before starting a diet may be best.

Do you find yourself raiding the fridge more often after not getting enough sleep? You're not alone. Too little sleep and overeating are linked.

When diet and exercise doesn't work, overweight teens have another option to help shed the extra pounds.

Fighting teen obesity requires multiple approaches. There is not a single cause of obesity, but there are many different factors that parents can address to reduce kids' risk.

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently approved two new weight loss medications. They caution against using these drugs to lose a few “vanity” pounds.

Many factors influence individuals' weight. The same is true for children. Preventing obesity is easier when we know what factors increase a baby's risk of becoming overweight.

Gone are the days when kids might have just had televisions in their bedrooms. Now it's video game consoles, computers, smart phones… and they may have some unintended consequences.