Halloween Fallout: The Candy Carnage

It started with a miniature Mr. Goodbar on Halloween night. I mean, Mr. Goodbar is a nostalgic candy -- it reminds me of my childhood (circa 1983), walking down to 7-11 with my brother Jeff on warm summer nights. How could I resist perfectly roasted peanuts in creamy Hershey's milk chocolate?

Work Off Those Halloween Calories

You made it! You survived Halloween. Here's how to survive the post-trick-or-treating candy sneak.

5 Habits to Break Before It's Too Late

You want to live a long, full life -- to be young and lean forever. But you could be doing yourself more harm than good.

Ralph Lauren Likes 'Em SKINNY

This model says she was axed because she's not thin enough.

Flirting with 40: Working Out

First on my list of things to work on as I flirt with 40 is getting in shape. There is nothing like seeing yourself on national TV and thinking "I know that is my face ... but whose body is it on?"

Halloween Doesn't Have to Make You Fat

Most of us get scared to death as bags full of Halloween candy call out to us from store shelves. Some of you are convinced that you get fat just looking at these harbingers of hedonism. Guess what? It doesn't have to be that way.

The Other F-Word

If I could have had three wishes in high school, they would have been: 1) to be thinner, 2) to be thinner, and 3) to be thinner. But how do I set a good example for my daughter?

Schools Ban Bake Sales: Say What?!

The New York City Board of Education has implemented a new policy banning bake sales in all of their schools in order to curb child obesity, among other reasons.

Sneaking Kids' Foods Is Ruining Your Diet!

I have a friend who is a mom and an addict -- but it's not what you think. Yesterday she called me and said, "Help me, JJ. I am a Goldfish-aholic." What kids' foods can you not live without?

8 Common Myths about Eating Disorders

There are a number of myths about eating disorders circulating within our culture that many people consider as facts.

Curb Your Cravings

OK, you're hungry and you have visions of chocolate molten lava cake with hot fudge sauce and a scoop of vanilla ice cream dancing in your head. Or maybe it's the salty chips and crackers that are seducing you from the pantry. Just what's behind this sneaky carb devil that shows up in your day, sticking his pointy fork in your belly?

Nine Snacks to Combat Cravings

If you find yourself nodding off at your desk, or slapping yourself in the face to stay awake behind the wheel mid-afternoon, you may well just be struggling with blood sugar imbalances due to insufficient nutrients -- or calories -- from your meals earlier in the day.

Got Energy?

You might be hooked on that little can of liquid energy, but there are other (and healthier) ways to get the same boost.

Teach Your Kids to Hunt ... for Healthy Foods!

Slow Down to Slim Down!

Looking to drop some pounds? Read on -- our nutrition expert shares her secrets.

It Ain't Easy Drinking Green

Is a juice cleanse a waste of time ... or is it worth the effort?

The Family Fitness Path

Check out a quick, easy-to-follow workout routine that gets your kids in on the action!

Is the Recession Making Us Fat?

Here's the lowdown on how the economy is making us fat, and what you can do for yourself to fix it.