Your body has a 'set-point' weight it wants to maintain. Learn how set-point theory affects your metabolism and the lifestyle ...

Your defended weight range can gradually shift upward through hormonal, metabolic, environmental, and microbiome-driven changes that push the body toward higher weight. Questions about why weight gain ...

Most people think of weight loss as a math problem: calories in versus calories out. In reality, your body sees it as a survival threat. When calorie intake falls or body fat decreases, biological ...

Pennington Biomedical researchers have investigated the systems of the body that regulate weight, exploring whether our bodies defend an established weight target or operate within a broader range of ...