Set point weight theory claims that a person’s body aims to maintain fat mass and weight at a predetermined range. It may explain why people tend to regain the weight they lost while dieting. This ...

Understanding our body’s natural “healthy” weight range is much like understanding our foot size: Each of us has a unique, natural size based on our individual biology. This idea is especially ...

This blog post is part 2 of 3 in a series on allostasis. You can read part 1 here. Part 1 of this series describes six principles of allostasis that are helpful for gaining a more holistic and ...

Maintaining and managing weight can be tough. Over 42 percent of adults and 18.5 percent of children and adolescents in the United States have obesity. Overweight and obesity may be associated with ...