“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 ...

Estrogen levels dip during perimenopause and menopause, causing unwanted changes like weight gain around the belly. Hormonal shifts, muscle loss, stress, decreased physical activity and poor sleep all ...

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