So many people are worried about their weight! It’s either the look, or the health, or the concern about what other people may say about them, or the bullies in school – all the messages from society are that being chubby, overweight, zaftig, or plump is not OK. At the same time, the common foods we find in cheap restaurants, fast food ...

There is so much “advice” about exercise and weight loss that it is difficult to know what will really help.  Research suggests that, contrary to popular belief, regular gentle exercise will not help you lose weight.  Here are four popular myths about exercise and weight loss, which are still often quoted despite ...