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Metabolism and Weight Management

By Len Kravitz, PhD / June 6, 2023

Recent research points to effective new interventions when it comes to the relationship between metabolism and weight management.

Exercise for Body Fat Health

By Shirley Eichenberger-Archer, JD, MA / March 7, 2023

Moderate- and high-intensity continuous training over 12 weeks improves body fat tissue structure and boosts metabolism.

Woman eating big breakfast for metabolism

Big Breakfast and Metabolism

By Matthew Kadey, MS, RD / February 7, 2023

Going big at breakfast may not drive up metabolism, but it could help people following a calorie-conscious eating pattern feel more satiated.

Illustration of Trimethylamine N-oxide in the gut

Word of the Day: Trimethylamine N-Oxide (or TMAO)

By Matthew Kadey, MS, RD / January 3, 2023

There’s a positive correlation between elevated plasma levels of trimethylamine N-oxide and an increased risk for cardiovascular disease.

Immunity: A Trend Worth Supporting

By Joy Keller / December 22, 2021

While it may not be getting the same COVID-19 notoriety as the word “pivot,” “immunity” has a spine—and it’s much more than just a keyword.

Man choosing best time to exercise at night

Best Time to Exercise for Metabolic Health

By Shirley Eichenberger-Archer, JD, MA / September 7, 2021

Fit pros love to debate many topics, the best time to exercise being one of them. Here’s why early-evening training could be prime time.

Sucrose, Glucose and Metabolism

By Matthew Kadey, MS, RD / March 15, 2021

The type of sugar we choose may influence how hungry we feel. A recent study shed light on the different effects of sucrose and glucose on our metabolism.

Exercise Bursts Can Improve Metabolic Health

By Sarah Kolvas / December 29, 2020

Short bouts of physical exercise can improve metabolic health indicators and contribute to positive health outcomes, according to research in Circulation.