One myth about women and aging is that you become less happy with age. Studies show that well-being often increases later in life. Read on and discover other myths about how a woman’s body ages that too many people still believe.
Do you have a tendency to eat a late dinner and then snack afterward? Many people do and don’t always make healthy choices when they select an evening snack. Does this have an impact on weight gain? Find out what research shows.
We know that psychological stress can lead to weight gain – but how? Here are five ways stress can pack on the pounds.
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?
Artificial sweeteners – they have zero calories and offer all of the sweetness of sugar. If you’re trying to control your weight, you might be tempted to stock up. However, a new study provides further evidence that artificial sweeteners, despite their lack of calories, may contribute to weight gain.
When the scale show you’re up a pound, it could be water weight. Water weight is quite common, especially in women. Here are six of the most frequent causes of this frustrating problem.
You’re exercising and eating right. But, your weight is continuing to climb. What’s causing it? Here are six possible factors linked with weight gain that you might not have considered.
Artificial sweeteners – they sound like a sweet deal. The taste of sweetness with no calories. Surely, they’re better for you than sugar when you’re trying to lose weight – or are they?
Are you doing everything right and still gaining weight after menopause? It IS harder to control body fat after your hormones change. If you’re doing everything right and are still gaining, here are five possible reasons why.
It’s hard not to be a little indulgent around the holidays. However, stick to your exercise routine. Not only can exercise help you avoid holiday weight gain, it may also reduce the impact eating a high-glycemic, calorie-rich diet has on your short and long-term health.
Having a slow metabolism makes it hard to lose weight or even maintain your weight. The last thing we want to do is adopt habits that greatly slow our resting metabolic rate. A study even shows that the bacteria that reside in your gut may impact your resting metabolism and make it harder to lose weight. Find out more.
Stress – it can do a number on your health. Some people are also convinced it can make it harder to lose body fat and even lead to weight gain. Is there any truth to this idea? Read on and find what link, if any, there is between stress, changes in body composition, and weight gain.
