Weight Gain

You may not think that gaining a couple of pounds is that big of a deal, but according to research findings, even the slightest weight gain is enough to increase your risk of heart failure. Any amount of weight gain changed the heart’s structure, which can lead to potentially damaging outcomes. Heart failure occurs when ...click here to read more

Nowadays, people are continuously surrounded by the constant noise of technology. We’re always in front of our screens. While it may be fun and convenient, it’s also a detriment to our health. We stay up all night on our tablets and phones in bed, and when we finally decide to try and fall asleep, we ...click here to read more

Dear Friend, It’s officially been summer now for a week or so, and you can’t help but stay outdoors more often. Summertime is a great time to be outside, get more social, and shed those extra wintertime pounds. Losing weight in the summer should be easy in theory, but unfortunately, there are still many factors ...click here to read more

Dropping five pounds can make a difference to your health. Those small fluctuations in weight could be doing you harm. So before you brush off that snug waistband, you should know that a small increase in weight is bad for your blood pressure. Why those few extra points raise your blood pressure? Chronic stress can ...click here to read more

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) increases the risk of heart disease and type 2 diabetes, but cinnamon may help in treatment. Polycystic ovary syndrome is a common hormone disorder that affects women during their reproductive age. Compared to women without the syndrome, women with PCOS have been found to be at greater risk for heart disease, ...click here to read more

People with narcolepsy are prone to weight gain and are often overweight. Narcolepsy is characterized by excessive sleepiness, but the new findings suggest it can also increase weight gain. The findings further unveil that even if narcoleptics consume less than those without the condition, they are still prone to weight gain. The researchers found that ...click here to read more

Eating fruits and vegetables rich in flavonoids may help aid in weight control, as suggested by a new study. Study author Monica Bertoia said, “We looked at seven different classes of flavonoids, and we found increased consumption was associated with less weight gain.” Fruits like apples, pears, and berries, and vegetables like peppers, all made ...click here to read more

Hypothyroidism – an underactive thyroid – can trigger weight gain but treating the thyroid condition does not necessarily result in weight loss. The thyroid is a butterfly shaped gland located at the base of the neck and is responsible for the production of many essential hormones which affect different areas of the body – including ...click here to read more

Severe fibromyalgia symptoms have been shown to be linked to obesity and weight gain; furthermore obesity can worsen symptoms associated with fibromyalgia (FM). Previous research has found a link between severe fibromyalgia symptoms and obesity and also suggests that being obese increases a person’s risk of fibromyalgia. The findings further suggest that fibromyalgia treatment should ...click here to read more

Researchers from the University of Toronto have uncovered the amount of weight loss or weight gain that is required for others to notice and what others find attractive. Weight loss and weight gain can be noticed in the face, but a few pounds up or down may not be noticeable. Researcher Nicholas Rule, Ph.D., said, “Women ...click here to read more

Physical activity has proven to be an effective way to combat weight gain in premenopausal and postmenopausal women– even in moderate amounts. Menopause signifies the end of a woman’s menstrual cycle as well as fertility. During this time the ovaries no longer produce estrogen or progesterone – two key female hormones. Menopause typically occurs naturally ...click here to read more

Don’t let the term “diet” in diet soda fool you; diet soda can still lead to weight gain. A new study looked at the dietary habits of over 22,000 Americans and concluded that, to compensate for the drop in calories from a diet beverage, people tend to overeat other food items that often contain more ...click here to read more

Doctors and loved ones give smokers umpteen reasons to quit smoking. And smokers always give the same reason or excuse for why they don’t want to quit – quitting may lead to some weight gain. Well, smokers, you need not worry too much because not all smokers will put on weight after quitting.  According to ...click here to read more

Our diet requires a few simple things: Fat, carbohydrates and protein. In a perfect balance you’ll feel great, energized and receive all the essential vitamins and minerals. But when we don’t eat in balance, having too much protein for example, is when our bodies can go awry. Protein, found in many food groups and high ...click here to read more