weight gain

Carolyn Gretton

The step count that may keep weight from creeping back

Congratulations! You worked hard, pushed through the struggle and reached your goal weight. Now comes the challenge of keeping it off. Good news: Research suggests fewer daily steps than previously thought may help prevent those pounds from creeping back.

Dr. Adria Schmedthorst

PCOS has a new name: What it reveals for women

PCOS is now PMOS. But it’s more than just a name change.Experts say it could help doctors and women better recognize the hormone and metabolic roots of this often-misunderstood condition — and support more targeted care…

Dr. Elizabeth Klodas MD, FACC

Why two people can eat the same calories—but only one gains weight

Why do some people gain weight easily, while others don’t? The usual suspects include genetics, stress levels, hormones and, of course, metabolism. But there’s a silent, microscopic player in this game that we often overlook…

Carolyn Gretton

Scientists find how to control body’s fat-burning switch

Certain types of body fat are better than others. White fat isn’t one of them. Accounting for most of the body’s fat, it amounts to stored calories that if not burned, keep adding up. But brown fat ramps up metabolism and controlling it is in our reach…

Dr. Adria Schmedthorst

5 factors that team up to destroy men’s testosterone

It’s no secret that men’s testosterone levels plummet with age, leaving many men with low libido and sexual dysfunction. But knowing what causes testosterone loss gives men the power to preserve their T-levels.

Joyce Hollman

Weight loss without hunger? Try Hara Hachi Bu

Japanese culture offers a wealth of wisdom on how to nourish the body, including hara hachi bu, one simple principle for shedding weight, getting healthier and feeling satisfied when you leave the table…