Weight Management: Metabolic Health, Bulking & Fat Loss Strategies

Weight management often depends on calculating metabolic rates, understanding fat biochemistry, and tailoring exercise programming for either muscle acquisition or structured fat reduction.

Weight Loss

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Dangers of Slim Fast

Published Jul,18 2017 | By Cindy Ell

Dieting with Slim-Fast meal replacements is just as effective as conventional weight loss plans, according to an article in the "Journal of Nutrition." That's good news for the many dieters who appreciate the simplicity of replacing two daily meals with Slim-Fast products.

Over-the-Counter Pills for Depression

Published Jul,18 2017 | By Cindy Ell

Transient feelings of disappointment, grief and sadness are not medical conditions, but inevitable parts of the human experience. However, when these emotions are severe, long-lasting or interfere with daily functioning, they may be signs of depression, a serious mental health disorder.

Cindy Ell began writing professionally in 1990. A former medical librarian, she has written materials for hospitals, medical associations, the "Nashville Scene" and "Coping Magazine." She received her Bachelor of Arts in linguistics from the University of Massachusetts and her Master of Library and Information Science from Pratt Institute. She is currently a full-time freelance medical writer.