Your body doesn't just resist weight loss - it actively rewrites its energy rules, making every calorie count differently ...

Set point weight is a mystery to many people who are trying to lose weight and get fit, but knowing how it works is essential ...

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 ...

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 human resting metabolic rate and levels of physical activity have declined in the United States since 1830, according to a recent study by researchers in Harvard’s Department of Human Evolutionary ...

Ultra-endurance athletes triumph over staggering distances and harsh conditions. But one of their toughest foes may be their own metabolic ceiling. By scrutinizing a group of top-tier long-haul ...