Want to look better in your bathing suit? Eat more fat. Strange as it may sound, studies show that monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFAs), a type of plant-based fat, fight heart disease and help you lose weight from your most troublesome spot--your belly.

The whole question of what kind of exercise is best for weight loss or weight control is a tangled and complicated one. Does the exercise burn mostly fat or carbs? Does it stimulate "afterburn" after the workout is done? Does it leave you feeling extra-h

The shape, width and length of your fingernails can tell you a lot about your health. Find out if yours are signaling an underlying issue.

You get a pat on the back for choosing to have a salad, but take two points off for getting breaded chicken over grilled. Of course, it doesn't work that way, but we can help make a good choice even better. The reasoning? Make the salad work harder for you by not filling it with a lot of pointless, empty-calorie ingredients. That means foregoing the croutons and chow mein noodles but getting the same salty, crunchy deliciousness in a healthier way, like toasted sesame seeds, which serve up calcium and iron. ...

By Joy Bauer, RDA healthy diet starts with a healthy kitchen. But how can you tell which supermarket selections are best for your body? Approved by nutrition expert Joy Bauer, RD, these snacks, drinks and more are tops for taste and your health.Power PacksNuts are an ideal snack since they're full of protein, fiber and "good" fats, and these packs are perfect portion control.Blue Diamond 100-Calorie Almond Packs, $23.67 for a 6-pack; Amazon.comSoup for the SoulKids and adults alike will love this healthier bowl of noodles. ...