4 Ways to Break Through a Weight-Loss Plateau

While it may be frustrating, it is not uncommon to reach a weight-loss plateau in Phase 2 of the South Beach Diet, especially as you get closer to your target weight. While slow and steady weight loss is best for long-term success, there's nothing more discouraging than not seeing any change on the scale.
Get 4 tips on how to deal with a stalling weight loss.

What Is a Heart Scan?

A heart scan is a noninvasive procedure that shows the amount of calcified plaque you have in your coronary arteries. Currently, two types of heart scanners are being used. The first is the multislice computed tomography (CT) scanner, which creates an extremely detailed cross-sectional image of your arteries using x-ray cameras. The second is the electron-beam tomography (EBT) scanner, which creates images of the heart using an electron gun.
Visit the Heart Health Center on Everyday Health and learn more from Dr. Agatston.