All medicines can cause side effects, though most are generally mild. Lisinopril is a medicine used alone or in combination for hypertension, or high blood pressure. It is often used in combination with other medicines for heart failure.

Before a colonoscopy, the large intestines must be emptied to allow clear visibility and be void of obstructions. A clear liquid diet is usually required for one to two days before the procedure.

If you are trying to lose weight, your diet is critical to your success. In general, avoid foods that are high in saturated fat and simple sugars. Although they have sugar, tomatoes are not bad for weight loss.

Wine contains a plant-derived chemical, called resveratrol, which may help burn belly fat and decrease inflammation commonly associated with obesity.

When you're trying to lose weight, slow and steady wins the race. Losing weight at a gradual, sustained rate increases the long-term success of keeping it off, so plan on a healthy weight loss of 1 to 2 pounds per week. Make the right changes and stay diligent, and you can expect to lose 30 pounds in 3.75 to 7.

Seeing the number on the scale drop quickly can be exciting, as can fitting into clothes that are a few sizes smaller than usual. However, losing weight too quickly, whether from a health condition or extreme dieting or exercise, can cause some unpleasant side effects.

"Morbidly obese" is a descriptive term rather than a specific medical diagnosis. You'll get different definitions depending on who you ask. A good general guideline is that you weigh noticeably more than the minimum weight that would adversely affect your health.

Weight Watchers is a popular weight loss program that teaches you how to lose then maintain weight while eating a variety of foods. While Weight Watchers does sell prepackaged foods, it is not necessary to use them to follow the plan.

Burning more calories than you take in results in weight loss. Physical activity is key to burning calories. However, the best plan for consistent participation in calorie-burning activities is only as good as your willingness to follow through. Identify the pros and cons of yoga and gym-based activity programs.

A month gives you plenty of time to lose 5 pounds without extreme deprivation or hours of exercise. A moderate calorie deficit, reasonable amounts of physical activity and some lifestyle adjustments help you achieve your goal and sustain your new body size.

At 3,500 calories per pound, 14 pounds equals 49,000 calories. Losing 14 pounds in two months will require that you combine diet and exercise to take in and/or burn calories in a way that creates a 49,000 calorie deficit over that period.

Circuit training and cardio exercise both can be effective elements of a fat loss program. The two approaches, however, are not mutually exclusive.