The relationship between body weight and mental health is complex and bidirectional, meaning that each can influence the other. There is an urgent clinical need to develop robust interventions to address overweight and obesity in people with severe mental illness. How mental health affects body weight: Here are some key aspects of the interaction between body weight and … [Read more...]
Body Weight Cannot Tell How Healthy You Are
Almost every bathroom has a scale in it and the weight loss industry is worth over $66 billion per year. Many weight loss programs promote health as a reason to lose weight. A person’s weight does not tell you how healthy that person is. It never has, and never will. So what does our weight tell us? We cannot tell if someone is healthy or not by their weight. When … [Read more...]
Cause Of Unexplained Weight Gain: When to see a doctor?
Some people complain about weight gain even when they are eating and exercising the same as always. Let's look deeper at possible reasons for weight gain. Underactive thyroid An underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism) means your thyroid gland is not producing enough thyroid hormones. This slows the body’s metabolism and can lead to weight gain. Although an underactive … [Read more...]
