1. Weight Watchers

    This top-searched weight loss program is a favorite among women, and in 2008 Weight Watchers reached out to a new group of dieters with a website just for men. They also donated one pound of food for every pound lost by members. In the end, they donated $1 million worth of food to charity.

  2. Neti Pot

    You brushed your teeth, washed your hair and trimmed your nails this year, but did you remember to flush your nose? A Neti Pot is an ancient personal hygiene product used to wash out excess mucus and debris from the nose and sinuses.

  3. Pregnancy

    Baby bump alert! With the baby boom in Hollywood, pregnancy was a hot topic in 2008. Teen pregnancy rose for the first time since 1991 and a few very public examples, including Jamie Lynn Spears and Bristol Palin, left parents worried about influences on their children.

  4. Phentermine

    There are a lot of weight loss pills out there, but only this appetite suppressant made our list for 2008. It is most often prescribed to patients at medical risk due to their weight.

  5. Zetia

    Zetia is taken to lower cholesterol by blocking its absorption in the intestine. However, this drug was caught up in a swirl of controversy in 2008 after a clinical trial showed that it had no medical benefits.

  1. Diabetes

    According to a CDC report released this year, diabetes now affects about 8 percent of the U.S. population. That represents an increase in 3 million people over the last two years.

  2. Alli

    Alli is the only diet pill approved by the FDA for over-the-counter use. The new weight loss program works by blocking your body from absorbing the fats you eat.

  3. Quinoa

    While quinoa (pronounced ‘keen-wa’) has been an Andean staple since the time of the Incas, it wasn’t until 2008 that this superfood started to make its way into kitchens across the US. The gluten-free grain is rich in essential amino acids and is a complete protein, making it a smart food choice for vegans and carnivores alike.

  4. Jenny Craig

    This year Queen Latifah became the newest spokesperson for one of the longest standing weight loss plans in the US. In July, co-founder Sid Craig died of cancer.

Diets

  1. Flat Belly Diet
  2. Weight Watchers
  3. Jenny Craig
  4. South Beach Diet
  5. 3 Day Diet
  6. Mediterranean Diet
  7. DASH Diet
  8. Atkins Diet
  9. Medifast Diet
  10. Fat Smash Diet

Fitness

  1. Yoga
  2. Treadmill
  3. Elliptical
  4. Exercise ball
  5. Bosu ball
  6. Rowing machine
  7. Dumbbells
  8. Stepper
  9. Weight bench
  10. Medicine ball