Your Vacation Weight Gain Woes

61% of Americans gain weight while on vacation, contributing to 'creeping obesity'

Monday, February 08, 2016 Follow Us         Featured Vacation Weight Gain Can Lead to 'Creeping Obesity,' Study Finds Along with souvenirs, there's a good chance you'll return from your vacation with some extra weight, new research suggests. The study looked at 122 American adults, aged 18 to 65, who went on... Read more ...  News Do More 'Selfies' Mean More Relationship Woes? Posting too many "selfies" on social media might lead to serious problems with your romantic partner, according to a new study. Researchers conducted an online survey of 420 users of the... Read more ... Exercise May Prevent Harmful Falls in Men Regular exercise reduces older men's risk of serious injuries from falls, a new study finds. "The physical activity program was more effective in reducing the rate of serious fall injuries in men than... Read more ... Michelangelo Likely Had Arthritis, Medical Experts Say Michelangelo, the renowned painter and sculptor, suffered from arthritis in his hands, but it's likely that his intense work helped him keep using his hands until he died, a team of doctors... Read more ... Health Tip: Understanding Metabolism It seems some people can eat whatever they want and not gain an ounce, while others have to watch every nibble. Blame differences in metabolism, the process our bodies use to convert food... Read more ... Men's Health Center MedicineNet's Men's Health Center gives you all of the tools necessary to maintain a healthy body and mind. Get access to various men's health topics, slideshows, quizzes and medications for reference. This important topic area guides a man through the stages of his life, as well as learning the conditions and diseases that may occur. Educating yourself for transitions into different phases of life is key to a healthy, happy, and productive life. Read more ... Health Tools   Picture Slideshows   Quizzes   Health & Living   Pinpoint Your Pain   Medical Word of the Day   More Newsletters   Diseases and Conditions   Medical Picture of the Day   MedicineNet Home