Ultra-processed food and junk food is linked with obesity and weight gain, but why? Here are three probable reasons munching on processed fare expands your waistline and leads to weight gain. Stick to whole foods if you value your health!
The movement toward body acceptance is a positive one in many respects. But obesity is more than a superficial issue. Being obese increases the risk of health problems and shortens lifespan, yet fewer people are addressing the issue. Are we becoming too complacent about the growing obesity epidemic?
The French have a lower rate of obesity and a longer average lifespan relative to people in Western countries – but why? In this article, you’ll discover what the French do differently that helps them stay happy and healthy, even in the later years of life.
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.
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.
Lack of exercise and obesity are both linked with an increased risk of mortality and both are a problem in Western countries. But, which is the bigger health threat? Find out what research shows.
You may have heard that exercise fights inflammation – and that’s a good thing for your health. But, now, researchers believe they know why. Read on and discover what scientists now know about inflammation and aerobic exercise.
We know it’s important to be fit – but can fitness compensate for being obese? Find out what a new study shows.
BMI is the old standby health professionals use to monitor whether a person is obese or of normal weight. However, this measurement has flaws for athletes, older people, and, as a new study shows, women who have gone through menopause. Are there better ways to measure?
We’re quick to blame weight gain on factors like fast food and lack of exercise but some studies suggest that pesticides are a contributing factor too. Is there truth to this?
Is obesity more genetics or lifestyle? That’s a question researchers have asked for years and continue to ponder. This article looks at the role that genes play in weight gain and obesity.
Obesity is a problem in both men and women but may have stabilized in men, based on the last survey. However, the rate continues to rise in women. Why might this be?
