Jenny Graves receives funding from The Australian Research Council. Men tend to lose the Y chromosome from their cells as they age. But because the Y bears few genes other than for male determination, ...

Short sleep, usually fewer than 7 hours a night, is linked to higher body mass index (BMI), weight gain, and a higher obesity risk. One analysis found a 41% higher obesity risk for adults sleeping ...

If your current health goal isn't just to lose weight, but also to lose fat and gaining muscle, it may seem contradictory to what you've been taught. Instead, you may want to consider body ...

Running is an increasingly popular sport in the U.S. It requires virtually no special equipment and it's accessible for people from different backgrounds. Although some do it for pure entertainment, ...

Where you lose weight first depends on various factors, such as genetics, age, hormones, and sex assigned at birth, so you usually can’t choose the exact area. Most research shows “spot reduction” ...

Melissa Nieves, LND, RD, is a registered dietitian with Practical Nutrition, LLC. She also works as a bilingual telehealth dietitian for Vida Health Program. Drinking water can help boost your ...

What we eat plays a substantial role in weight loss; essential nutrients are so important to fuel our bodies. There’s been a lot of talk about getting enough protein, but fiber for weight loss is ...

Increasing your daily step count is more important for weight loss than the exact number of steps. Your body weight, effort, and pace affect how many calories you burn from walking. Adding intensity ...