Lisa Mulcahy
Contributing Writer
Lisa is an internationally established health writer whose credits include Good Housekeeping, Prevention, Men’s Health, Oprah Daily, Woman’s Day, Elle, Cosmopolitan, Harper’s Bazaar, Esquire, Glamour, The Washington Post, WebMD, Medscape, The Los Angeles Times, Parade, Health, Self, Family Circle and Seventeen. She is the author of eight best-selling books, including The Essentials of Theater.
One Simple Rule Helped Me Lose Over 90 Pounds—and Finish a Triathlon
"I’m down three clothing sizes—I have never felt this good in my entire adult life!"
If You’re Having Sex, Here Are Some Things You Should Know About HIV Prevention
Three men who use PrEP as an HIV prevention option share their experiences.
I’m a 'Chopped' Champion and Lost 75 Pounds When I Started Eating These Foods From My Childhood.
Choosing ingredients connected to his home country helped him lose weight.
Getting Rejected By My Gym Crush Might Have Saved My Life
“When you’re disciplined and in shape, the world treats you differently. More importantly, you treat yourself differently.”
I'm a Math Professor and I Calculated a Diet Plan to Lose 45 Pounds in a Year—Without Going to the Gym.
Motivated by a history of heart problems and love for his wife, Tony Alvarado set out to get healthy.
I Love My Job But It Makes Working Out a Challenge. Here’s How I Adjusted And Lost 55 Pounds.
I'm proof that if you’re motivated, you can get in shape anywhere, anytime.
A Doctor Told Him He Had 6 Months Left to Live. Then He Saved His Own Life.
"I knew in my heart that I could find a way to overcome this challenge."
How Hot Yoga Helped This Guy Go From 401 to 195 Pounds.
“Now the sky’s the limit for me.”
This Guy Lost 45 Pounds in 6 Months. He Still Eats As Much As He Wants.
"I’ve developed a completely new relationship with food."
This Guy First Lost 100 Pounds in 11 Months—Without Ever Stepping Foot in a Gym.
He made one major dietary tweak. And no, it's not about portion size.
This Guy Lost 100 Pounds in a Year. It Started With One Minute on the StairMaster.
Learn what helped this concert pianist get into the best shape of his life.
This Obesity Medicine Doctor Weighed More Than 300 Pounds. These Strategies Helped Him Lose 125.
“Real and lasting change comes from the belief that you deserve to feel better.”
This Guy Reworked His Gym Routine And Lost 31 Pounds in 14 Weeks
It all started when his 6-year-old son commented on his looks.
This Ex-Football Player Hit Rock Bottom at 300 Pounds. 8 Months Later, He Became a Boxing Champ.
Despite being a former athlete, Tre Hubbard didn't know how to take care of his body. Here's how he learned.
Losing 119 Pounds Helped This Zoom Engineer Breathe Again.
Bradlee Allen details exactly how he went from 40 percent to 11 percent body fat.
This Busy Dad Never Prioritized Losing Weight. Then His Son Shared Something Brutal in His Class.
Kids don't sugarcoat anything.
From Wearing 3XL to a Medium: This Businessman Lost 160 Pounds in Less Than a Year
Rick Monaco felt he was nearly out of time to stay healthy, so what did he do? He literally ran.
How This Guy Stayed Resilient After a Terrifying Blood Cancer Diagnosis
"Follicular lymphoma would only be a part of my life journey, not the defining part."
How One Leukemia Survivor Navigates Life With GVHD
Graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) is a potential post-transplant complication. Here’s how one patient and his wife are managing the condition.
After He Quit Football, He Grew to Over 500 Pounds. Then He Took an Honest Look in the Mirror.
Charles O’Byrne didn’t wait for a health scare or have a life-changing moment to get healthy. It all began with a simple 'One Day' mantra.
After Tragedy, This Iraq War Veteran Lost 129 Pounds & Kept It Off With Music.
After losing his leg in the Iraq War and leaving the Marines, Sal Gonzalez's motivation to exercise completely disappeared. Here's how he got his life—and body back.
Does Masturbation Raise or Lower Testosterone? Doctors Explain.
The links are complex, but here's what to know.
Doctors Reveal What Happens If You Only Sleep 6 Hours a Night
They also share some tips for getting the rest you need.
Will Nitric Oxide Supplements Boost Your Fitness Performance? Experts Explain.
Experts delve into the claims about these popular supplements.
How to Clear Phlegm From Your Throat
There's actually a right way to hock a loogie.
How to Know if Your Semen Volume is Normal
A weak dribble might be telling you something about your health.
Is Your Sperm Healthy? Doctors Explain How to Tell.
Several factors play a role.
10 Reasons Your Face is Swollen, According to Doctors
When it's nothing and when not to blow it off.
The Top Reasons You Feel Like You're Peeing All the Time
How to know if extra bathroom trips mean nothing or if you should get them checked out.
This Is What Weed Does for Weight Loss
Having the "munchies" doesn't always end up making you gain pounds.
9 Reasons Your Nipples Hurt
Discover the best ways to resolve every one of them.
8 Reasons You Wake Up at Night to Pee
How to know when it's OK and when you need to get checked out.