In the first study of its kind, using sophisticated methods to measure body composition, the nationally known commercial weight loss program, Weight Watchers, was compared to gym membership programs to find out which method wins in the game of good health.

Eating disorders among teens are on the rise, and as such, you don't need to make them think they are obese unnecessarily, do you? Criticism has arisen, and Nintendo has been forced to apologize, after its Wii Fit game called a ten-year-old "fat."

On Monday Nintendo officially launched the Wii Fit. Much like the premier of some movies, however, it's only being launched at one location: the Nintendo World store in New York City. Other retailers will start selling the Fit on Wednesday.

Video games, such as Wii Fit, designed to provide a workout are becoming big business.

Atherosclerosis is what our parents and grandparents used to call hardening of the arteries. The bad news about atherosclerosis: It leads to tens of thousands of deaths every year in the U.S. The good news: You can prevent it.

S.T.O.M.P. Academy Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Training Teaches Offensive Tactical Moves for Controlling Human Trafficking Offenders without Weapons

No Limits, Southern California’s most all-inclusive mixed martial arts (MMA) academy and event center, has issued a challenge to overweight Orange County residents. The academy will kick off its 12-Week Weight Loss Challenge on March 27 by offering program participants the tools to transform their bodies and lives one pound at a time.

elements™, the upscale fitness and living brand, has launched BalanceD™, www.balanceyourelements.com, a new online diet program that provides 24/7 nutrition and weight loss support. Integrating the upscale feel of the elements™ brand with knowledge from leading fitness and nutrition experts, the online portal encourages members to achieve optimal weight loss results. This is especially relevant as weight loss and fitness goals top the list of 2008 new year’s resolutions.

Residential weight loss program begins a new semester on East and West Coasts

The 15th annual NBC4 Health and Fitness Expo will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday at the Washington Convention Center.