The number of calories you need to eat to lose weight depends on several factors, including your sex, age, physical activity levels, genes, and medical history. No matter what, you need to be in a ...

This article was reviewed by Craig Primack, MD, FACP, FAAP, FOMA. You’ve heard the saying “calories in versus calories out” when it comes to weight loss. This is referring to a calorie deficit. But ...

You’ve heard the saying “calories in versus calories out” when it comes to weight loss. This is referring to a calorie deficit. But what is a calorie deficit, exactly? Basically, you need to take in ...

A new study has investigated the biological mechanisms brought about by calorie restriction and found that a moderate reduction in calorie intake can improve muscle health and activate biological ...

Share on Pinterest Calorie restriction can help maintain muscle mass until later in life, and it can promote longevity by reducing inflammation. Image credit: Oleksii Syrotkin/Stocksy. The recent ...

A registered dietitian has slammed the widespread misconception that women should eat just 1,200 calories a day—a figure often promoted across social-media platforms as the ideal intake for weight ...

Paired with your daily calories burned, you can determine your total calorie expenditure.