The so-called Freshman 15 — the legendary weight gain that supposedly afflicts many college freshman — can be more accurately called the freshmen five-to-seven pounds, according to two recent studies ...
The "freshman 15," which describes the weight gain experienced by new college students, is an exaggeration, says Jennifer McDaniel, instructor and dietitian with St. Louis University. "There is ...
Reaching fifty often brings bodily changes for women. One of the most visible, and sometimes dreaded, is weight gain. While menopause is frequently blamed, the reality is far more complex.