“If you’ve ever stepped on the scale and wondered, ‘Why am I gaining weight so fast?”, know that you’re not alone,” assures Sean Bourke, MD, Founder and Chief Medical Officer of JumpstartMD.

When you start exercising, the hormone that controls appetite—ghrelin—goes down, which means you don’t feel very hungry. At the same time, the hormone that controls feelings of fullness—leptin—goes up ...

Weight gain is common in women going through menopause. It can be caused by a variety of factors, including hormone fluctuations, muscle loss, poor sleep, and changes in eating and exercise habits.

Whether you deal with constant bloating or you tend to feel heavier during your period, seeing seemingly unexplainable weight gain on the scale can be frustrating. However, weight fluctuation is a ...

Gaining weight healthily presents challenges for many. Focus on nutrient-dense foods like nuts, seeds, and dairy. Regular ...

If you are struggling with weight gain during menopause, you are not alone. Between 60% and 70% of women gain weight during menopause. While you may think that hormonal changes are the sole reason for ...

Weight loss drugs such as Ozempic, Mounjaro and Zepbound can deliver good results, but new research suggests the success may be short-lived. A new study suggests that that once people stop taking ...

Quitting smoking often leads to weight gain due to a combination of decreased metabolism and increased eating. The metabolic boost from nicotine accounts for 31% of weight gain, while increased eating ...