‘They don’t practice what they preach’: WeightWatchers turns to weight-loss drugs

'They don't practice what they preach': WeightWatchers turns to weight-loss drugs

When WeightWatchers was originally conceived, it was envisioned as a weight loss company combining support groups and an intensive diet plan into one cohesive program. At the forefront of the business was the so-called “prudent diet,” which had been developed in the 1950s by Dr. Norman Jolliffe. The diet called for fish five times a …

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Virtual reality lets collectors practice throwing away their precious trash

Virtual reality lets collectors practice throwing away their precious trash

Image of mikkelwilliam/Getty Images Instead of signing up for A&E’s reality TV show “Hoarders” as a desperate cry for help, a new study from Stanford University suggests that people with a hoarding problem can make progress by donning a pair of virtual reality glasses to simulate disposing of the mountains of trash that have accumulated …

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Pre-workout snacks are important. These are some healthy ones to try

Pre-workout snacks are important.  These are some healthy ones to try

You know that wild hunger that threatens to hit you on your face while working out? This is exactly why pre-workout snacks are important. Ekta Singhwal, nutritionist at Ujala Cygnus Group of Hospitals, explained that these snacks play an important role in enhancing performance and promoting overall health during exercise. Your body needs an available …

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