Discover the latest scientific advancements on obesity and its causes. This section sheds the light on how weight, appetite and food intake are regulated within and outside the body. And it debunks many common myths about weight.
Flowing through your blood are chemical messengers that help to control your appetite. Understanding how they work can shed the light on the role of biology in weight regulation...
Science has proven that obesity has many causes, some of which are beyond the awareness or control of the person living with obesity.
To lose weight you will need to eat less and move more. But many aspects of our eating choices and physical activity are determined by complex biological systems that lie beyond our willpower.
Just as we are born with the colour of our eyes, we can be born with a tendency to put on weight.
Why is obesity a disease and not simply lack of willpower or a matter of lifestyle? Part of the answer lies in the fact that there’s more to obesity than you can see. A lot more.
Eating to feel better is commonly referred to as emotional eating – and it is the reason why we sometimes need psychological support rather than dietary advice.
Feeling stressed for a long period of time can change our appetite. This can make us more at risk of developing obesity.
The world we live in and the food we eat have dramatically changed over time. But our biology has largely stayed the same.
Getting too little sleep can alter the balance of our hormones. This can lead us to eat more food and gain weight.
