A healthy metabolism is the key to weight loss; however, there are seven other factors to consider.

A whopping 59 percent of women gained an average of 4.5 pounds in the winter months.

Stepping on the scale is common among dieters, but how often should you actually weigh yourself?

No matter what weight you're trying to reach, why does it always seem your diet is setting you up for failure?

Listen in as Dr. Mike provides the answers to a wealth of health and wellness questions.

Listen in as Dr. Mike provides the answers to a wealth of health and wellness questions.

The most popular form of contraceptive could be the reason for you inability to lose weight.

Your menstrual cycle naturally causes you to increase your food intake, which can lead to a negative reaction as your weight fluctuates.

Obesity has become an epidemic in the United States. Learn why one doctor doesn't think willpower is the problem.

January is Thyroid Awareness Month. Do you know the important role your thyroid plays in your health?

Alex Jamieson, of the Oscar-nominated documentary Super Size Me, explains why you don't want to do that... ever.

Listen in as Dr. Mike provides the answers to a wealth of health and wellness questions.

Famous last words: “I’ll lose that extra weight after the holidays.”

Is it really possible to become addicted to food?

An increasing number of scientific studies suggest that food, like drugs or alcohol, can have addictive qualities.

Your couch may be looking extra comfy these days... how can you resist and keep those pounds from creeping on?

How can you enjoy the holidays without gaining that holiday weight?

Did you know that 75% of Americans' weight gain takes place during the holiday season?

Eating junk food doesn’t just make you fat. It can also make you stupid.

A whopping 80 percent of food items sold in America have added sugar. Yup, 80 percent.

29 million people in the United States have diabetes, and nearly 180,000 people are living with kidney failure as a result of diabetes.

What does it take to really lose weight?

More than 29 million Americans have diabetes, and one in four people don't know they have it.

With the accessibility of junk food, fast food and processed food, it's hard to instill good eating habits -- not just in your children, but in yourself as well.

Mac 'n cheese, chips, and chocolate: all tasty comfort foods you eat to treat yourself. But are doing more harm than good?

Dr. Holly welcomes health coach, Sarah Corey, as a guest blogger this week. For more from Sarah and Dr. Holly on this topic, listen to their conversation about Struggling to Sleep: Is there Too Much Light in Your Bedroom?

Now, here's Sarah:

We all know that getting a good night sleep is an important part of a healthy lifestyle. Studies continuously show that achieving 7-9 hours of restful sleep nightly can have many health benefits including reduced the risk of chronic diseases, stress relief, improved cognitive function, weight control and even weight loss.

In our every connected digital age many of us are being exposed to light by our devices right up until the moment we get into bed, and for many of us, we even take these devices in bed! All light can disturb our sleep, however the light omitting from laptops, iphones and ipads is blue wave light, a wavelength that can be most destructive to our sleep cycle.

This light inhibits our pineal gland from releasing a hormone called melatonin, which helps reduce alertness and put you to sleep. At a very basic level melatonin production is stimulated by darkness and inhibited by light.

While light affects our sleep and health in many ways, there are four main ways that this lack of sleep may be affected our bodies:

There are a lot of benefits of feeling healthy as a mom; a job you need a lot of stamina and patience for.

Can you think yourself thin?

Pasta or Pinot Grigio; would you rather save your calories for booze?

Studies suggest toxins like obesogens can greatly contribute to both weight gain and the inability to lose weight.

Does it really matter what type of diet you go on? After all, aren't they all supposed to help you lose weight?

How do you dress for your ever-growing baby bump?

When your blood sugar is up or down, it can cause a range of unwanted health problems.

Many people believe that a high protein diet (the higher the better) is the best diet. But could too much protein actually be harmful?

Too much sugar can cause serious health hazards. Is there a way to moderate your sugar intake so you don't overindulge?

The earlier in life a woman starts dieting, the more long-term consequence it can have for her health, a study suggests.

If you have crashes, cravings and can't wait until your next sweet treat, might that be an indication you're addicted to sugar?

If you've purchased a plastic water bottle lately, you may have noticed it is labeled "BPA-Free." What exactly is BPA, and why would you want to be free of it?

Have you noticed stressed is "desserts" spelled backwards? Think there might be some connection?

What if your weight -- or your diabetes -- is affecting your ability to have an orgasm?

Try to remember, the scale is NOT your enemy.

Do you have a positive relationship with food? Or a negative one? Let's fix that.

What if you could lose up to 20 pounds in just four weeks without having to starve yourself or exercise three hours a day?

How many diets have you been on? If you're struggling with weight, you might want to consider an "anti-diet" instead.

When it comes to metabolism, women are naturally slower than men. But does it always have to be that way?

Not sleeping is doing more harm to your physical and mental than you might have thought.

Working out at home is convenient and cost efficient, but you still need to know how to safely perform the proper exercises.

Every day, one in four Americans will visit some type of fast food restaurant. As a nation, we spend more than $110 billion annually on fast food.

Do you really know how dangerous binge eating can be to your health?

When you eat, do you feel out of control and powerless to stop?