Life at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine
For many obese people, losing and maintaining weight is a constant struggle. It often takes several months of careful dieting and exercise to see results, but those stubborn pounds frequently come back within weeks. One of the common causes of this cyclical pattern of weight gain is that the body can respond to calorie restriction […]
Those who shy away from the sun, avoid milk products, maintain a vegan diet or are overweight may be familiar with the effects of vitamin D deficiency. Typically called the sunshine vitamin, vitamin D is produced naturally in the body in response to skin being exposed to sunlight. It can also be consumed via a […]
It is no secret that weight loss is a major driver in American culture. In 2013, the U.S. weight loss market recorded a total market value of $60.5 billion1. And while there is certainly an aesthetic push behind weight loss culture, achieving a healthy weight is also incredibly important in terms of personal health. Almost […]