Do you have a friend who eats freely and stays the same, but you watch your portions and still gains weight? That gap often gets blamed on “slow metabolism,” but the key point is more useful and less ...

I am a fitness tech writer with eight years of experience. I'm also a certified personal trainer, a certified group exercise instructor, and a 200-hour yoga instructor. In addition, I have an MS in ...

When it comes to weight loss, the advice often centers around eating less and moving more. While those are essential factors, ...

In medical school, Casey Means could tell that her own health was slipping. The culprits? Crummy food, long days hunched over a desk and little sleep -- rites of passage for many future physicians. “I ...

What you eat affects how fast (or slow) your metabolism works. Unfortunately, enjoying a healthy meal isn’t always possible. Even if it were, it might be challenging to get the right mix of nutrients ...

Many people blame a slower metabolism for weight gain in their 30s, but research shows that your metabolic rate is ...

In the quest for optimal health, the concept of metabolic age has gained attention as a useful indicator of overall wellness. But what exactly is metabolic age, and how can it influence your health ...

Most people, me included, probably don’t know a huge amount about human metabolism beyond the fact that it’s a set of chemical reactions by which food is turned into energy, and into building blocks ...