Maintaining a moderate weight is an important part of healthy aging. Losing weight may be more difficult for some people after the age of 60. Being physically active and eating a balanced, nutritious ...

Pennington Biomedical researchers have investigated the systems of the body that regulate weight, exploring whether our ...

A higher body weight may increase the risk of hot flashes during menopause by making it harder for heat to dissipate from the body. Maintaining a moderate weight may help manage hot flashes, though ...

Exocrine pancreatic insufficiency (EPI) causes malnutrition and weight loss rather than weight gain. Medications may help someone with EPI reach a moderate weight. EPI is a condition in which the ...