Basal metabolic rate (BMR) accounts for about 60% of the calories you burn each day. To calculate your BMR, you should use the Mifflin-St. Jeor equation, which is the most accurate. Knowing your BMR ...

Have you ever noticed that your favorite pair of pants have become increasingly more snug and thought to yourself, Is my metabolism to blame? Metabolism is often viewed as fast or slow and associated ...

Dr Nick Fuller works for the University of Sydney and has received external funding for projects relating to the treatment of overweight and obesity. He is the author and founder of the Interval ...

In the quest for optimal health, the concept of metabolic age has gained attention as a useful indicator of overall wellness. But what exactly is metabolic age, and how can it influence your health ...

The extraordinary rise of GLP-1 receptor agonists — medications that modulate metabolic pathways to treat diabetes and obesity — has made one thing clear: targeting metabolism can transform how we ...

Aviv Joshua, MS, RDN, LDN, is a clinical dietitian with over 10 years of experience in healthcare. Drinking water may increase your metabolism by up to 30% for about 40 minutes. Eating protein-rich ...

To date most research on obesity has focused on studying those with a high body mass index (BMI), but a research group in China is taking a different approach. In a study published July 14 in the ...