In the News
The renowned Duke Diet & Fitness program often makes the headlines. Check out the links below to read what others are saying about us.
Using Financial Incentives To Help People Lose Weight
Dr. Martin Binks comments on a recent study regarding paying people to lose weight, saying that while payment may be effective motivation in the short term, a more behavioral approach is needed to keep off weight in the long term.
ABCNews.com, December 10, 2008
Avoiding Anxiety About Holiday Weight Gain
The holiday season is full of temptations, and they can be tough to resist. Dr. Martin Binks shares tips to help you fight off anxiety about weight gain during this time of year.
News 14 Carolina, December 9, 2008
How Real It Is: Losing Weight
Dr. Martin Binks questions the safety of — and the message delivered by — TV shows that glorify losing large amounts of weight in a brief amount of time.
Lifetime TV and HealthCornerTV.com, November 30, 2008
The Truth About Eating
Elisabetta Politi helps to debunk some common nutrition myths that may be keeping you from eating as well as you could be.
Newsweek.com, October 25, 2008
Little Bit of Exercise Helps Severely Obese
Dr. Martin Binks explains Duke Diet & Fitness Center research showing that even in people with severe obesity, no amount of exercise is too little to have an impact on overall well-being.
UPI, October 6, 2008
USAToday.com, October 7, 2008
Reuters, October 8, 2008
Fitness: Working Out in Your Own Home Gym
Gerald Endress, fitness director at the Duke Diet & Fitness Center, suggests keeping your home gym equipment where you'll see and be reminded of it and explains why the elliptical is his cardio machine of choice.
Newsweek, September 6, 2008
In Depth: Freshman 15
Elisabetta Politi discusses ways young people can adjust to college life without putting on the extra weight known as the "freshman 15."
U.S. News and World Report, August 16, 2008
News 14 Carolina, August 4, 2008
On the Table: the Calories Lurking in Restaurant Food
Elisabetta Politi points out that knowing the nutrition stats of restaurant foods is only part of the weight-control equation.
Wall Street Journal, July 29, 2008
The Good Enough Guide to Health
Dr. Martin Binks explains why perfectionism promotes an all-or-nothing attitude, and that when it comes to boosting your health, you should aim for small changes.
Prevention, June 24, 2008
Have A Healthier Summer Cookout
Elisabetta Politi shares helpful suggestions for eating healthfully at summer gatherings.
NBC 17, May 25, 2008
10 Fresh Ways to Boost Your Energy Now
Gerald Endress suggests breaking exercise up into multiple sessions to maximize the post-workout energy rush.
CNN.com, April 2008
How to Lose 10 Pounds in Your 30s, 40s & 50s
Dr. Howard Eisenson offers tips that can help you lose weight at any age.
Health, March 2008
Is a Good Sweat Necessary for a Good Workout?
Gerald Endress, an exercise physiologist and fitness manager at the Duke Diet & Fitness Center, gives his recommendation on the optimal room temperature for exercise.
MSNBC.com, March 4, 2008
Sending the Right Message
Dr. Martin Binks discusses why reality-television shows centered around weight-loss competitions often send the wrong message to viewers.
Duke Magazine, January/February 2008
Packed-on Pounds Put a Damper on Sex for Many in U.S.
Dr. Martin Binks comments on a Duke Diet & Fitness Center study he coauthored, which found that losing weight can help people feel more sexually attractive and increase sexual desire between partners.
USA Today, February 11, 2008
Hotel Maids Challenge the Placebo Effect
Dr. Martin Binks gives a counterpoint perspective on a study finding that simply changing people's perceptions about their activity level may make them healthier.
NPR, January 3, 2008
Eat Your Fruits And Veggies For A Healthier Life
Elisabetta Politi, R.D., nutrition manager at the Duke Diet & Fitness Center, explains that parents need to be patient, yet persistent, when introducing new foods to their children.
NBC 17, December 24, 2007
Healthy Eating on the Road
Dr. Martin Binks discusses how he avoids weight gain, despite his busy travel schedule.
USA TODAY, October 21, 2007
Secrets of the Renowned Weight-Loss CenterDr. Howard Eisenson explains the principles behind the Duke Diet & Fitness Center's successful weight-loss program.
Lifescript.com, October 11, 2007
The Science Behind Dieting Right
Dr. Martin Binks and Dr. Howard Eisenson discuss how the Duke Diet & Fitness Center as helped clients successfully lose weight for almost 40 years.
The 700 Club, August 2007
Making Diets Work for You
Dr. Howard Eisenson gives tips on what makes diets really work.
ABC News, March 2007
Hit Your Dream Weight Now!
Experts from the Duke Diet & Fitness Center (DFC) give tips for successful weight loss.
Glamour, January 2006
Festive Flab
Featuring DFC Behavioral Health and Research Director Dr. Martin Binks, this news story gives tips for handling the holidays.
MSNBC, December 19, 2005
Secret Struggles of Being Overweight
DFC Program Director Dr. Howard Eisenson and a former DFC client talk about the challenges of losing weight.
The Today Show, November 9, 2005
I Let Myself Go: Confessions of a Fashion Icon
Former DFC client and Vogue editor Andre Leon Talley speaks with Oprah about his weight-loss efforts.
The Oprah Winfrey Show, September 15, 2005