Recent articles from the Your Weight Matters blog, including topics on obesity medicine, nutrition, weight management, healthy living and advocacy.
Nov 4, 2026
Feeling pressured to be thankful when life feels overwhelming? You can appreciate what’s good and still feel stressed, frustrated or sad. Discover how to practice gratitude witho...
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Halloween candy doesn’t need a warning label—or a workout to “burn it off.” A few treats won’t undo months of healthy habits. Instead of stressing over the “best” and...
Read More →Oct 26, 2026
Ever start the day determined to eat well, exercise and get to bed on time—only to feel completely over it by 6 p.m.? Decision fatigue may be part of the reason. Learn how reduci...
Read More →Oct 22, 2026
Think a workout only counts if you're sweaty, sore and exhausted afterward? Think again. Exercise doesn't have to feel extreme to benefit your health. Learn how to use the talk tes...
Read More →Oct 19, 2026
Still hungry shortly after eating? Your meal may not have included enough protein, fiber, healthy fat or overall energy—but food isn't the only factor that affects appetite. Slee...
Read More →Oct 15, 2026
Here’s a surprising weight-loss fact: obesity can increase your risk of gallstones—but losing weight very quickly can raise the risk, too. Learn what happens inside the gallbla...
Read More →Oct 12, 2026
Not gaining weight but noticing your body shape changing? Menopause can affect where the body stores fat and how much muscle you carry, even when the number on the scale stays rela...
Read More →Oct 8, 2026
Obesity and high blood pressure are closely connected, but hypertension often develops without noticeable symptoms. Learn why obesity can affect blood pressure, what can cause elev...
Read More →Oct 5, 2026
What is the connection between obesity and breast cancer? Research shows that excess body weight is associated with a higher risk of breast cancer after menopause, but weight is on...
Read More →Sep 26, 2026
Healthy habits can start at home without putting a child’s weight at the center of family life. For National Family Health & Fitness Day USA, discover practical ways families can...
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