Metabolism

It’s true that your DNA is a factor. Here’s what the science says.

No one likes yo-yo dieting—most people want to keep excess weight off, not regain it. Unfortunately there's a biological cycle that keeps the yo-yo going. Here's what you need to know to outsmart it.

Your set point weight can be adjusted! Let’s chat about how prescription medication can help.

New research shows that metabolism changes with age–but not as we think. Here we discuss ways to adapt your lifestyle as you age to support a healthy metabolism.

Preventing and treating leptin resistance remains one of the biggest challenges in controlling your weight.

When you lose weight, your metabolism slows down, and then you could hit a weight-loss plateau. (The science folks call this phenomenon “metabolic adaptation.”) There are several reasons for this slow-down, which we’ll get into shortly.

Supercharge your metabolism! Boost your calorie-burning power and lose weight! You’ve seen all sorts of headlines like these, right? Yeah, us too. We’re here to break down the science about what you can and can’t control about your metabolism and how it could impact your weight care journey.

It’s a common belief that a speedy metabolism helps you burn more calories.

For years, you’ve been told that weight loss is just a matter of eating less and moving more, right? But the truth is that it’s not that simple. And that’s an understatement! Keep reading; we’ll explain.