There is a common perception that weight cycling, often called “yo-yo dieting,” is detrimental to health. But new research suggests the matter is more nuanced.

Restricting too much for too long can backfire, causing a vicious cycle of yo-yo dieting and weight rebounding, studies show.

Elise Rose lost 36 kg not by extreme dieting but by changing something very basic in her habit. Elise’s story is a reminder ...

Sooner or later -- usually sooner -- you get tired of feeling hungry all the time, say "to heck with this diet," and go back to your old habits. What follows is a vicious cycle: you gain weight ...

Ageing well and being happy are the top health goals for Australians, despite a survey revealing we’re overweight, we’ve let ...