Can following a low-carb diet boost your metabolism? Find out what research shows about low-carb diets, metabolic rate, and weight loss. You’ll also discover the downsides to reducing the carb content of your diet.
The concept of dieting is losing its luster. For good reason! Restricting calories is a short-term way to address the bigger problem of why we overeat in the first place. Plus, dieting simply doesn’t work. Here are six reasons why.
Lack of sleep makes you feel tired and less productive, but it also increases the risk of weight gain. In fact, sleep impacts your body weight in at least four ways. Here’s what they are.
Protein supplements and shakes are quick and convenient, especially when you’re too busy to eat a meal, but they’re not calorie-free. Are protein shakes likely to cause weight gain? According to a new study, it depends on when you drink them.
After menopause, your estrogen level drops. Unfortunately, most women also gain weight during and after menopause. Is this due to lack of estrogen? What role does estrogen play in maintaining a healthy body composition?
Is obesity really as simple as eating too many calories and not moving enough? It’s likely more complicated than that. In fact, researchers believe the environment we live in may be playing a role. Here’s how.
Frustrated by that tummy fat you can’t seem to get rid of? Here are seven reasons why that belly fat refuses to budge and what you can do about it.
Does carrying extra body fat make it harder to build muscle? Find out what a study shows about obesity, insulin resistance, and muscle hypertrophy. You’ll also discover science-backed tips that may help you make muscle gains while you’re still struggling to lose body fat.
Losing weight is only part of the battle. It’s even tougher to avoid regaining the weight you shed! What’s the secret? A study identified the most important factor that determines successfully weight maintenance. Find out what it is.
How important is eating or not eating breakfast for weight control? Studies have yielded mixed results. But, a large, prospective study shed some light on the issue. Here’s what science says about the impact eating breakfast has on weight loss and weight control.
We’re not always in touch with how much we eat, and it’s more common to overeat in certain situations. Here are five common situations where people overeat and how to avoid them.
Many experts believe that BMI or body mass index doesn’t accurately represent a person’s health risks based on weight. This calculated measurement is particularly inaccurate for athletes and older individuals who have lost lots of lean body mass. Now, researchers believe they have a better way to measure.
