“I’ve seen individuals who’ve gone on fad diets but don’t look good. They lose a lot of muscle mass,” said Lauri Wright, assistant professor in the department of community and family health, University of South Florida.

When you step inside Linda DeVries’ home, you’re welcomed by the smiling faces of her children and grandchildren in framed family photos along the table in the foyer.

Whale and Dolphin Conservation (WDC) is offering a $2,500 reward for information leading to the identification, arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the illegal and cruel acts that led to the death of a protected bottlenose dolphin.

No matter a person’s best intentions, creamy mashed potatoes, buttery stuffing, marshmallow-covered yams and a plethora of pies can tempt even the most dedicated dieters. The holidays can be a difficult time for people who are watching their weight, and Thanksgiving, a holiday centered almost entirely on food, might be the most trying.

Even if you’re a gym pro, you’re probably looking for new ways to maximize that sweat time or keep the exercise excitement alive. With “52 Brilliant Ideas to Pump Up Your Workout” (Penguin, 2008), author Steve Shipside offers – you guessed it – 52 ways to fend off boredom and boost results. Here are a few examples:

It’s common for people to set New Year’s resolutions to lose weight, and Metabolic Research Center aims to help customers achieve those goals. Toward that end, the center is offering a Black Friday special geared to provide an early start on weight loss.