by Justine Oroyan | Nov 20, 2025 | Weight Gain
If you’ve ever blamed your genes for stubborn weight gain, you’re not entirely wrong — but you’re not stuck, either. Scientists have discovered several genes that can influence how your body responds to food and exercise. One of these is the FTO gene. This gene helps...
by Daphne Olivier | Apr 8, 2021 | Emotional Eating
Emotional eating. We are all familiar with it. Emotional eating is broadly defined as food consumption that occurs due to your emotional state or cues such as boredom, loneliness, or anxiety. It happens in a time of heightened emotions. Sometimes it occurs with...
by Daphne Olivier | Sep 3, 2018 | Metabolism
Everything you put in your body affects your overall health. But, when you’re working to maintain a well-balanced diet, more than the food you eat influences your success. Sleep, that biological necessity none of us can do without, plays a large role in your appetite...
