When it comes to the battle of the bulge, women face a greater challenge than men and must take additional preventive steps.

Americans are highly motivated to lose weight—as a growing list of best-selling books and highly trafficked dieting Web sites attest. We're just not approaching it the right way. The pressure we ...

Recent research indicates that weight gain may not negatively impact happiness. A study with over 8,800 participants found ...

Happiness is not tied to a scale, as this study revealed that weight gain doesn't necessarily mean you are unhappy.

How can a therapist help with weight loss? Therapists can help with weight loss by encouraging clients to develop behaviors that support a healthy lifestyle, such as physical exercise and ...

He was an associate editor for Journal of Abnormal Psychology, an Executive Editor for Appetite and an associate editor for Frontiers in Eating Behavior. He was a consultant to Weight Watchers from ...

One minute you’re overcome with sadness and feel you may never be happy again, the next you’re able to enjoy the feeling of the sun on your face and life beyond loss seems bearable.

developmental psychology, health promotion, and biology. His current research interests encompass obesity and weight management, including weight loss, weight regain prevention, and long-term weight ...