Why exercise burns fewer calories than we think

New research suggests the body may limit how many calories you burn in a workout—helping explain why weight loss is often ...

Walking more, eating less but still not losing weight? Doctor explains what actually drives fat loss

Weight loss is not just about walking more or eating less. A doctor explains why calorie deficit is the real driver and how ...
Inverse

Dietary ‘Bioactives’ Could Help Explain Why Some People Eat More But Gain Less

Is the adage “calories in, calories out” true? The short answer is yes, but the full story is more nuanced. From the moment food touches your tongue to the time it leaves your body, your digestive ...
AOL

Can You Really Build Muscle in a Calorie Deficit? Experts Explain

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." If you’re on a weight loss journey while also trying to gain muscle, you may be wondering if you can ...

Hunger pangs while dieting? Nutritionist shares foods you can ‘literally overeat’ without gaining weight

Struggling with hunger during weight loss? A nutritionist explains how choosing high-volume, low-calorie foods can help you ...
Nature

A bile acid could explain how calorie restriction slows ageing

Could lithocholic acid, a compound produced when gut bacteria process bile, be the missing link between a low-calorie diet and its age-defying effects? Experiments in mice, flies and nematode worms ...