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• Even Internationally, Holidays Bring Weight Gain

  The holidays are right around the corner, which means many Americans will overindulge on desserts, foods filled with saturated fat and alcoholic beverages that contain way too much sugar.

• Volunteering at Orlando Health is a Win-Win

  243,690. That’s how many hours volunteers worked at Orlando Health last year, and that’s a lot—an average of 667 hours per day. A

• 10 Surprising Eating Habits That Are Making You Gain Weight

  Why are you still gaining weight despite eating healthy, exercising regularly and limiting your treats? While a little indulgence now and then won't hurt, some behaviors may pack on the pounds — even when the rest of your lifestyle is in line. 

• Sodium and Fat: The Dietary Roles Each Play

  What does it mean to eat a “heart-healthy” diet? This isn’t an easy question to answer, particularly when you consider the vital roles played by sodium and fat. It might be tempting to simply eliminate both from your menu. But there’s a better way to eat healthy. To help you get there, let’s take a closer look at the dietary roles played by salt and fat, then use that information to build better meals.

• Weight Gain After Bariatric Surgery

  Bariatric surgery has helped more than 220,000 people across the country lose weight and improve their health.

• Even Mild Football Hits Are Dangerous

  By now, most people understand the dangers of concussions in football.

• Minimizing Weight Gain After Bariatric Surgery

  For those who chose to have bariatric surgery, the surgery itself is only part of the solution to maintaining a healthy weight for the rest of your life.

• 9 Ways to Avoid Holiday Weight Gain

  Even after stuffing our faces with turkey on Thanksgiving and delighting in Christmas ham, the average American only gains one pound during the holidays.

• Irregular Periods, Acne and Weight Gain? It could be PCOS

  Every girl will notice her body changing around the time of her first period. But unwanted changes like coarse, dark hair in unusual places, acne, weight gain and irregular or painful periods may signal a chronic condition called polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), which could lead to infertility, diabetes and other serious health problems.

• 6 Diet Changes to Control Weight Gain from PCOS

  The hormonal disorder polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) affects 1 out of every 10 women during their reproductive years. Women with PCOS often experience issues with hormonal imbalances, metabolism and, as a result, weight gain. Fortunately, several simple dietary changes can help control this weight.