Zoe Saldana's weight revealed on magazine cover
TODAY - The June issue of Allure breaks that taboo, and readers are reacting. Zoe Saldana appears on the upcoming cover, and the headline under her name reads, "115 pounds of grit and heartache."
Going to extremes to get fit
theGRIO REPORT - Intensive workouts like P90X, CrossFit or Insanity can be good ways to jump start a fitness or weight-loss plan, but only with the right start...
Sharpton to Christie: 'Call me' for help
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie’s weight has been a hot topic since before he was elected to his job, and the conversation was sparked again after his Monday night appearance on the Late Show with David Letterman.
Overweight-only gym fosters supportive atmosphere
DALLAS (AP) - Downsize Fitness is an exclusive health club, evocative of the nation's trendiest gyms. But there's a strict requirement to join: You must be 50 pounds or more overweight...
Tips for holiday health from Jennifer Turner of 'Mad Cool Fitness'
Exercise entrepreneur and activist Jennifer Turner offer tips for the holiday season for maintaing health and wellness.
New study states aerobic exercise is most effective for weight loss
According to U.S. News & World Report’s HealthDay, when it comes to losing fat and weight in general, aerobics exercise might be more beneficial to you than most other forms of exercise–including resistance training.
Black women battle obesity with dialogue, action
WASHINGTON (AP) - Nicole Ari Parker was motivated by frustration. For Star Jones, it was a matter of life or death. Toni Carey wanted a fresh start after a bad breakup...
Rev. Run promotes his weight loss; advocates for diabetes
theGRIO REPORT - Run-D.M.C. co-founder Joseph 'Rev. Run' Simmons' recent weight loss for a concert has inspired him to keep up with the diet and exercise routine...
Jordin Sparks flaunts 50 pound weight loss
theGRIO REPORT - Jordin Sparks revealed her radical 50 pound weight loss on the cover of Shape magazine on newsstands now.
New findings: Refined carbs linked with heart disease, not fat
FRUGIVORE - It looks like Michael Pollan and your great grandma were right again: the less processed your food is the better it is for you. Whole milk beats skim. Whole wheat bread beats white. Virgin, unprocessed coconut oil is amazingly good for your health.
