Weight Gain

There are a number of reasons you could be increasing in weight, and some of them could be tied to underlying health problems that can be addressed separately.

Sometimes, despite maintaining a healthy caloric intake and getting regular exercise, an individual can experience weight gain due to any of these health-related reasons.

We often hear about people who are looking to lose weight and it’s easy to forget that there are also people who want to gain weight (in a healthy manner, of course). Here’s a list of 20 foods that will rack up the calories in a healthy way.

Holiday party guilt can put a big damper on the winter season. If you’re trying to watch your weight or maintain a healthy eating regimen over the holidays—the many office party toasts, cookie exchanges, holiday family feasts, and edible gifts from your Secret Santa can quickly land you on the “naughty” list. Luckily, we have […]

Sure, we’re told to “fall back” in early autumn, but that doesn’t mean you have to be negligent with your healthy eating and fitness goals. So how does one battle the blues in the face of gray skies, dipping temperatures, and the urge to crawl back under the covers on dark, dismal mornings?

Are you constantly eating while on your feet? Many busy professionals find themselves eating while they walk–a bad idea, according to a new study from the United Kingdom. Researchers at the University of Surrey recently carried out a study which, in the end, showed that eating while walking can lead to weight gain. The problem, […]

It’s currently estimated that more than one in three American adults is obese, a health problem that can eventually lead to the onset of serious health crises, like type 2 diabetes, cancer, stroke, liver disease, arthritis, and heart disease. In search of solutions, most of us look to our diets or try to intensify our […]

For someone looking to lose weight, it would seem sensible to skip meals, thereby lowering calorie consumption, leading to weight loss. But a new study shows that skipping meals often leads to weight gain. The study, which was carried out by researchers at Ohio State University, involved an examination of mice. Researchers found that mice […]

If the number on your scale keeps increasing when you’re exercising regularly and you don’t know why, consider these ten post-workout habits that cause weight gain—and learn how to kick these habits to succeed.

A new report suggests that tonsillectomies, which involve the removal of tonsils for the purpose of relieving sleep apnea, may trigger weight gain in children. Tonsils and adenoids are removed when they become enlarged, thereby blocking the airway and making breathing — especially during sleep — more difficult. The report, which was recently published in […]