Metabolism Directory
Your metabolism is how, and how fast, your body converts food into fuel and burns it. It greatly affects the speed at which you gain or lose weight. Factors in metabolic rate include sex, age, muscle mass, and more. There are ways to increase metabolism, including exercise (aerobic and strength training). Follow the links below to find WebMD's comprehensive coverage about how your metablism works, ways to boost your metabolism, and much more.
Medical Reference
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Metabolic Syndrome and Heart Disease
Metabolic syndrome, a cluster of conditions, raises your odds of heart attack or stroke. WebMD explains.
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Why Can't I Lose Weight?
A look at some of the sneaky reasons it's hard to drop pounds, like skipping breakfast or not getting enough sleep.
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This Is Why You're Fat Diet Review: A Healthy Plan?
WebMD reviews the pros and cons of "This Is Why You’re Fat," a diet that focuses on sticking to the basics.
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How to Boost Your Metabolism With Exercise
Want to boost your metabolism and lose weight? Here are two calorie-burning tips.
Features
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8 Ways to Burn Calories and Fight Fat
For years, products have been marketed with the promise of helping you burn more calories. But is there really anything you can do to increase the number of calories your body burns each day?
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Boosting Metabolism to Get More From Your Workout, Lose More Weight
The secret to losing more weight if you've hit a plateau may be boosting your metabolism. And how do you do that? Here's how: Build muscle mass.
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Eat Your Way to a Faster Metabolism
Can what you eat boost what you burn? Yes, but so can foods you don't eat.
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Can Certain Foods Speed Up Your Weight Loss?
Not all calories are created equal. Some foods can speed up your weight loss.
Video
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The Skinny on Calories
What is a calorie anyway? Nutritionist, Marion Nestle weighs in.
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Food and Your Metabolism
How do the foods you eat affect how fast your body burns off calories?
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What to know about boosting metabolism when you’re trying to lose weight.
What to know about boosting metabolism when you’re trying to lose weight.
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5-Minute Metabolism Jumpstart
Use this interval training session to boost your metabolism.
Slideshows & Images
Quizzes
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Quiz on Metabolic Rate
Answer the question to learn more about metabolic rate.
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How Do You Boost Metabolism?
Answer this question to learn more about boosting your metabolism
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Diet, Exercise, and Your Metabolism
Try this quiz to find out how much you know about your metabolism and metabolic rate and about how they are affected by diet, weight training, and muscle mass.
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Fat Facts Quiz
Test your diet IQ with this quiz about different types of fat and fats.