Comprehending Age-Related Weight Gain A widespread issue that impacts millions of people globally is obesity. It is now a serious health issue. Numerous factors, including diet, inactivity, stress, medications, and genetics, are significant contributors to gaining and maintaining excess weight. However, the prevalence of obesity among people has increased due to the neglected cause of…
Introduction Environmental, lifestyle, and genetic factors all have an impact on obesity. How quickly you burn calories, how much fat your body stores, and how hungry or full you feel can all be influenced by your genes. Some people may be more likely than others to gain weight due to these inherited characteristics. Genetics, however,…
Introduction A rising public health concern, obesity increases the risk of type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular diseases. It has long been recognized that there is a significant hereditary component to obesity, and traditional twin studies have found heritabilities, the percentage of inter-individual variation in a trait that can be explained by genetic variability, to be…
Stress and weight are closely linked. When your body is stressed, it releases cortisol, a hormone that can increase appetite, promote fat storage—especially around the belly—and make weight loss more difficult. Managing stress is therefore essential for effective and sustainable weight control. What is cortisol? The body’s main stress hormone is cortisol. While inhibiting processes…
Introduction The hormones that control appetite and hunger must be regulated by sleep.Sleep deprivation can slow down your metabolism, making it more difficult to burn calories. You can lose weight by adopting healthy sleeping habits.Frequent exercise and avoiding large meals right before bed can help with weight management and sleep quality. Losing weight can be…
Introduction Muscle and fat are two different types of body tissue that play vital roles in health and fitness. Muscle is denser and more metabolically active, helping burn calories and improve strength, while fat serves as the body’s energy reserve and insulation. Understanding the balance between muscle and fat is key to achieving a healthy…
Overview When starting a weight loss journey, many people see quick results at first, only to hit a frustrating plateau later. This stall often happens because the body adapts to fewer calories, slows metabolism, and balances energy use to protect itself. Understanding the physiology behind these plateaus can help you overcome them and continue progressing…
Introduction There is a connection between hormones and weight gain. Weight gain can result from hormones, which are chemicals that regulate how our bodies function. Leptin, insulin, growth hormone, sex hormones, and other hormones influence where you store fat, how quickly you burn calories, and how hungry you feel. Hormone levels in overweight people frequently…
What Does Calories In Versus Calories Out Mean? Weight loss works on a simple principle: you need to burn more calories than you consume. This is often called “calories in versus calories out.” Your body burns calories through your basal metabolic rate (BMR) (energy used for basic functions like breathing and digestion), daily activity, and…
Visceral fat, the harmful fat stored around your internal organs, can increase the risk of heart disease, diabetes, and other health problems. Reducing it quickly requires a combination of regular exercise, a balanced diet low in refined carbs and sugars, stress management, and quality sleep. Key facts Visceral body fat: what is it? Visceral body…
