Take Stock of Your Kitchen

The journey of reaching your weight-loss goals starts in the kitchen. Taking stock of the foods that you will be cooking and eating as you follow the South Beach Diet is a good way to improve your results. This means removing certain foods altogether.
Learn how to create a healthy kitchen with this easy cheat sheet.

Diabetes, Prediabetes, and Metabolic Syndrome

If you are an American age 40 to 70, the odds are about 40 percent that you've been diagnosed with prediabetes, diabetes, or metabolic syndrome. Shocked by this statistic? You should be! Not long ago, diabetes and prediabetes were rare. Now they are virtual epidemics in the United States, putting tens of millions of Americans at high risk for heart disease.
Visit the Heart Health Center on Everyday Health and learn more from Dr. Agatston.

The Most Common Fitness Mistake People Make

Think fast: What's your favorite type of exercise? If you're like most people, cardio is at the top of your list. But focusing too much on cardio while neglecting core and strength exercises can result in weak core muscles and poor flexibility — and that can increase your chances of getting hurt.
Learn why functional fitness is so important.

Skipping Heart Medication While Exercising

"My boyfriend intentionally skips his blood pressure medication before heavy exercise (bike riding 40-50 miles) because he says it makes him lethargic on his rides. I believe he is placing himself at risk during these high-exertion times. Am I right?"
Visit the Heart Health Center on Everyday Health and get the answer from Dr. Agatston.