in a cycle of weight loss and weight gain, or feels very preoccupied with thoughts about food or their weight, they can speak with a medical professional. These can be signs of eating disorders ...

Despite what charts and calculators may say, the target BMI is not the same for everyone. Weight loss (or gain) may be a sign of a health issue that requires diagnosis and treatment. You may need to ...

“Before supplementing, I recommend you identify your exact daily protein needs based on your weight, age, fitness level, and nutrition goals. The quality of protein powder matters, so look for ...

Your genes direct how full you feel as you eat, your appetite levels, and how your body uses energy and burns calories, all of which can affect your ability to gain or lose weight. There are ...

Weightlifter Beatriz Piron (from the Dominican Republic) winning gold in the 49kg weight class at 2019 Pan-Ams Credit: CRIS BOURONCLE/AFP/Getty Images This will be an extremely pedantic post ...

Proper nutrition during pregnancy is essential for maternal health and fetal development. Weight gain recommendations vary based on pre-pregnancy BMI. Extra nutrient intake, rather than mere ...

Hormonal birth control can sometimes cause weight gain. A copper IUD or barrier method may prevent weight gain associated with hormonal birth control options. If you’ve ever checked out the side ...

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Sound familiar? Whilst all of the above is obviously fine as a one-off treat, consistently slipping into unhealthy habits could lead to weight gain. Research published in the journal Obesity found ...

“Unhealthy weight loss can lead to a state called sarcopenia, which is when you’ve lost so much muscle mass that you don’t have enough for healthy function,” says Naomi Parrella, M.D., chief of ...

While researchers are still trying to figure out how to help people lose weight and keep it off, most agree on a few things: Obesity is typically defined as having a body mass index (BMI ...