Gains and Losses in the World of Weight

As we grow older, many of us begin to lose weight. For some of us, the weight loss can be significant. This is the opposite side of the coin that many of us face in our younger years, battling to keep the pounds off. Both gaining and losing weight is influenced by many factors, but our brain and its response to the hormonal signals coming from the body are major players. Join William A. Banks, M.D., and explore the interplay between brain and body, with special emphasis on unwanted weight loss in the later years. This video was originally published on November 4, 2024 as part of the Brain Health Learning Network, a program for adult learners interested in neuroscience, brain health, mental health, and healthy aging.