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It's a fundamental principle of human nature: The pain of loss is stronger than the pleasure of gain. So can the pain of potentially losing some cash motivate Americans to keep their commitments to exercise?

With more Americans making New Year's resolutions this year, here are three tips to help you stick to three of the most popular: 1. Get Fit/Lose Weight Tip to Stick to it: Involve Money: Diet and exercise are always at the top of the list, and while everyone has a plan -- "to fit into the jeans I...

As we approach the cyclically sweet period between New Year's resolutions and swimsuit season, investors may think there are profitable opportunities in companies focused on diet and exercise. But you may be wise not to gorge on the stocks.

Drug and medical-device maker Abbott Laboratories announced Friday that it will voluntarily withdraw its controversial obesity drug Meridia, (sibutramine) from the U.S. market at the request of the FDA, due to concerns it increases the risk of heart attacks and strokes.

I still can't quite believe it, but the "Money Diet" I'm on appears to be working; I'm still losing weight. First, the quick explanation for those of you who don't know the backstory: Since January 1, I've been on a diet. But instead of counting calories, I decided to tally up what I'm saving by...

First, the bad news: My weight hasn't exactly plummeted since I started this money diet. Oh, the first week was amazing. The second week, nothing happened. This third week, I seem to have lost a pound or two. But I am confident that I'm saving money. For those of you who aren't in the know, I've...

With spring in the air and swimsuit season coming up faster than the federal deficit it's time to start getting in shape. While the basic premise for any get healthy now article is the same; eat right, exercise more, and avoid fad diets I've found a few cool new tools and tips to help you, and me,...

That New Year's resolution you made to lose weight is looming over you. You've tried to put it off, but each day, you feel guilty for not "starting" on that diet yet. You've got plenty of clever excuses. You need to sign up for the gym. You haven't gone to the grocery store to stock up on healthy...