A new study shows that fluctuating weight with yo-yo dieting can raise your risk of heart attack or stroke. The term "yo-yo dieting", also known as weight cycling, originated from Kelly D. Brownell at Yale University. It refers to the cyclical pattern of losing and then regaining weight, analogous to the up-and-down motion of a yo-yo.According to new research published in the American Heart Association’s journal, Circulation, yo-yo dieting can wreak havoc on your body – … [Read more...]