The fitness journey often presents an emotional challenge when the scale shows unexpected increases after dedicated workout sessions. This perplexing phenomenon, while initially discouraging, ...

As obesity is a contributing factor to chronic kidney disease, weight loss can help mitigate a patient’s risk. But new research suggests that fitness and preventing weight gain could actually play a ...

Despite regular exercise, a person may gain weight for several reasons. These include increased muscle mass, water retention, and stress responses. If a person’s goal is to lose or maintain weight, ...

A single session of high-intensity exercise can disturb the body's main stress hormone, leading to less activity after the workout, a lower body temperature, and weight gain, a new study of mice finds ...

Medically reviewed by Andrea L. Braden, MD Key Takeaways Weight gain in women after 50 is common. Hormonal changes, slower ...