Metabolism and weight loss: How you burn calories - Mayo Clinic
Oct 8, 2022 · Metabolism is the process by which the body changes food and drink into energy. During this process, calories in food and drinks mix with oxygen to make the energy the body needs. Even at rest, a body needs energy for all it does.
Metabolic syndrome - Symptoms & causes - Mayo Clinic
May 6, 2021 · Metabolic syndrome is a cluster of conditions that occur together, increasing your risk of heart disease, stroke and type 2 diabetes.
The reality of menopause weight gain - Mayo Clinic
Jul 8, 2023 · For example, muscle mass typically goes down with age, while fat increases. Losing muscle mass slows the rate at which the body uses calories. That rate is called metabolism. This process can make it more difficult to stay at a healthy weight. If you continue to eat as you always have and don't do more physical activity, you're likely to gain ...
Hyperthyroidism - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Nov 30, 2022 · Hyperthyroidism happens when the thyroid gland makes too much thyroid hormone. This condition also is called overactive thyroid. Hyperthyroidism speeds up the body's metabolism. That can cause many symptoms, such as weight loss, hand tremors, and rapid or irregular heartbeat.
Getting past a weight-loss plateau - Mayo Clinic
Apr 9, 2024 · Your slower metabolism will slow your weight loss, even if you eat the same number of calories that helped you lose weight. When the calories you burn equal the calories you eat, you reach a plateau. To lose more weight, you need to either increase your physical activity or decrease the calories you eat.
Inherited metabolic disorders - Symptoms and causes
Jan 12, 2024 · Inherited metabolic disorders are medical conditions caused by changes in specific genes that affect metabolism. Different gene changes cause different types of inherited metabolic disorders. These gene changes are most commonly passed down from both parents. But sometimes the gene change comes only from one parent, most often from the mother.
Phentermine for weight loss - Mayo Clinic
Nov 2, 2022 · Phentermine (Adipex-P, Lomaira) is a prescription medicine used to lessen appetite. It can help weight loss by making you less hungry.
Hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid) - Symptoms and causes
Dec 10, 2022 · At first, you may barely notice the symptoms of hypothyroidism, such as fatigue and weight gain. Or you may think they are just part of getting older. But as your metabolism continues to slow, you may develop more-obvious problems. Hypothyroidism symptoms may include: Tiredness. More sensitivity to cold. Constipation. Dry skin. Weight gain ...
Protein shakes: Good for weight loss? - Mayo Clinic
Apr 27, 2022 · Makers of protein shakes may say that their products help lower body fat or promote weight loss. But protein shakes aren't a magic way to lose weight.
Endocrinology - Overview - Mayo Clinic
Nov 2, 2019 · Mayo Clinic's Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes, Metabolism, & Nutrition is one of the largest in the world, with locations in Arizona, Florida, Minnesota and several communities throughout the Mayo Clinic Health System (MCHS).