Are you convinced that you have a slow metabolism because you can’t lose weight? What does that really mean, anyway? Read on and you’ll discover five factors that affect your resting metabolic rate and what you can do to maximize how much energy you burn at rest.
Some people are constantly in search of the “perfect” diet and the ideal diet changes with the trends. But are there really ideal diets? A new study calls this into question. Find out why.
We often hear that the growing problem of obesity is a lifestyle issue rather than a true disease – but is it? The American Medical Association classified it as a disease in 2013. Here’s why.
Who doesn’t want a smaller waistline? You might be tempted to focus on so-called waist slimming exercises like side bends. Here’s why this isn’t the best approach.
A variety of factors dictates whether the macronutrients you eat are used as energy, stored as fat, or used to build muscle tissue. One of these factors is nutrient partitioning. Find out what nutrient partitioning is, the hormones that influence it, and how lifestyle impacts it.
Do you have “thrifty genes?” Some experts believe these genes make it harder to lose weight and avoid weight-related health problems like obesity and type 2 diabetes. Find out what they are and what role they may play in weight loss.
The age-old argument – genetics or lifestyle? A new study approaches the argument in a different way by looking at identical twins with the same genetics – one who exercises and who doesn’t. They look the same on the outside, but what about the inside? Find out.
Think you’re home free after losing weight? Now comes the hard part – weight loss maintenance. How can you prevent weight regain? According to a study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, five habits are important for maintaining your new weight once you’ve lost it. Find out what they are.
You hear a lot about insulin resistance these days because it’s a growing problem. It’s also a risk factor for other health problems. Are you at risk for insulin resistance? Find out more about what causes it and the role that lifestyle factors play in preventing it.
Ever wonder why some people are naturally thin and struggle to put on weight? Of course, genetics are a factor. Scientists have discovered a gene anomaly in people who struggle to gain weight. Find out more about this finding and other reasons why some people have an easier time avoiding weight gain than others.
You’ve probably known people who love to work out and those who wouldn’t put on a pair of exercise shoes and get sweaty for any reason. Some research suggests that the desire to exercise or stay on the couch is at least partially determined by genes. Find out what research shows about exercise motivation and the role that genes may play.
If everyone in your family is overweight or obese, are you destined to suffer the same fate because of genetics? Maybe not. New research shows that staying active can override the effects of genes that make it harder to lose weight. Find out more about obesity genes and exercise.
