Even if you save going out with your partner or friends for the weekend, sipping on too many cocktails just one or two nights a week can have drastic consequences on your diet.

You may not realize it, but alcoholic beverages can be packed with calories. In fact, a five-ounce glass of red or white wine contains about 120 calories, a 12-ounce beer has about 150 calories, and a 1.5-ounce shot of 80-proof liquor has about 100 calories.

Alcohol also lowers your blood sugar, which can cause you to rummage around your kitchen looking for something to eat.

John Higgins, MD, joins Melanie Cole, MS, to discuss how alcohol can blow your diet.

Even though pulling a muscle isn't considered life threatening, it still can be a huge pain.

Muscle cramping can keep you from exercising, or from reaching any goals that you've previously set for yourself.

But, why do muscle cramps happen? Is it from overuse (fatigue) or do you have something a little more serious like an electrolyte deficiency?

Listen in as Michael F. Bergeron, PhD, FACSM, shares whether or not your muscle cramping is derived from fatigue or electrolyte deficiencies.

If you or someone you love is involved in athletics, you know how important it is to keep your health safe and your body injury-free.

You may also know the importance of getting your child involved in athletics at a younger age in order to help them seek the benefits of both physical activity and social interaction.

However, trying to keep athletics fun in order for your child to stay interested over the years can be a challenge.

Michael F. Bergeron, PhD, FACSM, shares how you can find ways to make athletics balanced and fun.

Recently, the U.S. Surgeon General launched a campaign to help address major health epidemics like diabetes, heart disease, and obesity.

With only 22 minutes a day of walking, you can drastically decrease your risk of serious health issues later in life. 

However, a 2013 study by the U.S. Department of Transportation found that three out of 10 Americans reported there were no sidewalks along any streets in their neighborhood. Another barrier that doesn't allow many people in communities to walk is violence or the perception of violence.

The U.S. Surgeon General is urging community planners and local leaders to create areas for walking that everyone can access. If you're interested in learning more, please visit www.surgeongeneral.gov.

How can you promote walking and walking communities?

Bob Sallis, MD, joins Melanie Cole, MS, to discuss the U.S. Surgeon General's campaign for walking and how you can participate.

If you have a specific goal weight in mind, or if you're counting down the days until a huge life event, it might be time to increase your fitness routine.

Oftentimes, people think they need to increase their fitness routines by simultaneously working out several times a day and decreasing the amount of calories they consume.

However, focusing your attention on doing more may actually backfire and end up causing an injury or burnout.

How do you know when enough is enough?

Fitness experts Neal Pire and Grace Desimone share why less is more when it comes to working out to see results, as well as explain what the KISS method entails.

There are many reasons you may hire a personal trainer.

For example, you may need someone to help motivate you through your workouts.

When you're out of breath and dripping with sweat, do you ever wonder what your trainer is thinking?

Even if you think your lifestyle habits aren't so bad, your trainer might think otherwise.

But, will your trainer ever tell you what he or she is really thinking?

Listen in as fitness experts Neal Pire and Grace Desimone share the top three fitness instructor thoughts.

Research suggests that by eight months after New Year's Day, over half of you who made New Year's resolutions have either lost momentum, or have completely given up.

In fact, research says that only eight percent of you will reach your goal.

Why is that?

Usually the most common resolutions are to quit smoking, lose weight, and get into a fitness routine.

But, these are some of the most difficult resolutions to follow.

The reason is because you have to make significant lifestyle modifications that you may not be ready for. Some also set unrealistic goals or take on too much at once.

If you've lost sight of your resolution, you don't need to wait until January 1 to start all over again.

Why not give yourself a second chance on your New Year's Resolution?

Brian Parr, PhD, shares why you don't need to wait until January for a second chance at your New Year's resolution.

It all seems so simple; steer clear of processed foods, exercise, drink lots of water, and you'll be on the right path for a healthy life.

However, it's not that simple.

Nutrition and exercises are constantly changing, and it seems like there are always new diets to try and new workouts that promise to help shed troubled areas.

This can make you feel confused, overwhelmed, and quick to throw in the towel.

It's not your fault if you struggle with understanding health information and the recommendations that surround you.

But, it IS your responsibility to learn as much as you can to make the best choices for you and your family.

How can you learn basic health information?

Brian Parr, PhD, shares why it's your responsibility to learn how to eat healthy for you and your family.

Fads come and go; this is especially true for foods.

Every year there seems to be several food trends that flow into your grocery stores and restaurants.

What are the top 10 healthy food trends of 2015?

According to an article posted on Everyday Health, here are the top 10 foods of 2015:

Listen in as Felicia Stoler, PhD, shares the top 10 health food trends of 2015.

Food labels are important to fully know what's in the food that you're buying and eating.

However, the difference between "organic" and "natural" and what those terms mean, food labels might be a little confusing.

What are the most common misleading labels on food?

Felicia Stoler, PhD, shares the common misleading food labels and how you can choose your food without being fooled.