In essence, the “freshman 15” phrase is rooted in truth about young adult weight gain, but it overestimates the extent. This ...

If starting college felt to you like being handed a new life in a paper cup, unfamiliar, noisy, and full of free refills, you’re not alone. The phrase “Freshman 15” has worked the same way: a ...

If you’re heading back to school, you don't want to miss these wellness tips. — -- For many teens, the excitement of being away at college often wanes with the reality of weight gain during the ...

The summer before my freshman year of college, I worried about making friends, succeeding academically, and being away from family. But the fear that trumped them all was "the Freshman 15"—the dreaded ...