It's Not Just Baby Fat!

SSRIs

Is That Antidepressant Making You Fat?

Edward Abramson Ph.D. on December 23, 2020

Many people report that they've gained weight since starting on an antidepressant. A new review lists the antidepressants that are least likely to cause weight gain.

Many people report that they've gained weight since starting on an antidepressant. A new review lists the antidepressants that are least likely to cause weight gain.

Diet

You Don't Have to Gain Weight Over the Holidays

Edward Abramson Ph.D. on December 7, 2020

Have you been gaining weight since Thanksgiving? A recent study offers a simple trick to avoid holiday weight gain.

Have you been gaining weight since Thanksgiving? A recent study offers a simple trick to avoid holiday weight gain.

Addiction

Are You Afraid You're a Food Addict? It Could Be In Your Gut

Edward Abramson Ph.D. on November 16, 2020

Do the bugs in your gut make you eat another slice of cake or more chocolate chip cookies or your partner's French fries after yours are all gone? A new study shows they might.

Do the bugs in your gut make you eat another slice of cake or more chocolate chip cookies or your partner's French fries after yours are all gone? A new study shows they might.

Health

Chilling for Weight Loss

Edward Abramson Ph.D. on September 15, 2020

A simple trick might help you lose weight.

A simple trick might help you lose weight.

Diet

Which Diet Is Better, Low-Carb or Low-Fat?

Edward Abramson Ph.D. on August 23, 2020

With dozens of diets all promising a solution to permanent weight loss, which is best for you? A new study offers practical advice.

With dozens of diets all promising a solution to permanent weight loss, which is best for you? A new study offers practical advice.

Diet

Should People Trying to Lose Weight Skip Breakfast?

Edward Abramson Ph.D. on July 5, 2020

A new meta-analysis examines the effects of skipping breakfast on weight loss and cardiometabolic risk.

A new meta-analysis examines the effects of skipping breakfast on weight loss and cardiometabolic risk.

Deception

Want to Lose Belly Fat?

Edward Abramson Ph.D. on June 10, 2020

A study from Finland suggests that it may be possible to reduce your waistline with a simple exercise.

A study from Finland suggests that it may be possible to reduce your waistline with a simple exercise.

Coronavirus Disease 2019

Overweight Youth May Face Increased Risk From COVID-19

Edward Abramson Ph.D. on May 27, 2020

Are you concerned about your weight but otherwise healthy? Even if you're young, you still need to protect yourself from the coronavirus.

Are you concerned about your weight but otherwise healthy? Even if you're young, you still need to protect yourself from the coronavirus.

Diet

Tea Might Help You Lose Weight but Does It Have to Be Green?

Edward Abramson Ph.D. on May 23, 2020

Green tea has long been touted for weight loss. A new, large-scale study examines the effects of drinking tea on body fat.

Green tea has long been touted for weight loss. A new, large-scale study examines the effects of drinking tea on body fat.

Diet

How to Satisfy Chocolate Cravings Without Damaging Your Diet

Edward Abramson Ph.D. on March 24, 2020

Despite your cravings, you can enjoy chocolate without losing control or gaining weight.

Despite your cravings, you can enjoy chocolate without losing control or gaining weight.

Coronavirus Disease 2019

Emotional Eating in the Time of Coronavirus

Edward Abramson Ph.D. on March 18, 2020

Worrying about the pandemic is unavoidable but it doesn't need to trigger eating.

Worrying about the pandemic is unavoidable but it doesn't need to trigger eating.

Fear

Are You a "Chocoholic?"

Edward Abramson Ph.D. on February 5, 2020

Even if you think you might be a "chocoholic," you can enjoy your Valentine's chocolates. Here are a few suggestions.

Even if you think you might be a "chocoholic," you can enjoy your Valentine's chocolates. Here are a few suggestions.

Diet

Hungry? Need a Snack?

Edward Abramson Ph.D. on December 21, 2019

A large-scale, long-term study suggests a healthy snack that is linked to less weight gain and a lower risk of obesity.

A large-scale, long-term study suggests a healthy snack that is linked to less weight gain and a lower risk of obesity.

Diet

Ready-to-Eat or Ready-to-Heat? Get Ready to Gain

Edward Abramson Ph.D. on November 13, 2019

It's not just the sugar and fat in processed food that cause weight gain.

It's not just the sugar and fat in processed food that cause weight gain.

Alcoholism

You Don't Have to Gain Weight During the Holidays

Edward Abramson Ph.D. on October 28, 2019

Oprah normally gains 8 to 12 pounds during the Holidays. But even if you only gain a couple of pounds they'll be hard to lose. With a little planning, you can avoid gaining.

Oprah normally gains 8 to 12 pounds during the Holidays. But even if you only gain a couple of pounds they'll be hard to lose. With a little planning, you can avoid gaining.

Diet

Is Your Child Afraid to Try New Foods?

Edward Abramson Ph.D. on October 21, 2019

It can be frustrating when your child won't try a new food, but you needn't plead, nag, cajole, or get angry.

It can be frustrating when your child won't try a new food, but you needn't plead, nag, cajole, or get angry.

Putting a child on a diet is harmful but should a parent try to control their child's eating? A study sheds light on this parental dilemma.

Neuroscience

Why Is It So Hard to Resist Tempting Foods?

Edward Abramson Ph.D. on June 24, 2019

The nucleus accumbens deep in your brain may trigger your food cravings

The nucleus accumbens deep in your brain may trigger your food cravings

Health

How to Reduce the Risk of Brain Atrophy

Edward Abramson Ph.D. on June 17, 2019

Right now you may be thinning your medial temporal lobe. A small change in behavior can reduce the risk.

Right now you may be thinning your medial temporal lobe. A small change in behavior can reduce the risk.

Play

Hey Dad, Are You Helping Your Child Have a Healthy Weight?

Edward Abramson Ph.D. on April 24, 2019

Moms don't deserve all the credit (or blame) for children's weight.

Moms don't deserve all the credit (or blame) for children's weight.