Dear Dr. Roach: I am a female under 30 years old. For over a decade, I have been having severe health concerns. I am constantly retaining water and also have difficulty moving and completing simple ...

You may be retaining water if you eat too much sodium, take certain medications, or have a condition like kidney disease or cancer. Water retention (edema or fluid retention) occurs when fluid builds ...

Water is essential for your overall health. But retaining too much water can also cause bloating and puffiness, which is not always fun. That said, water weight is common and usually not a cause for ...

As a lifelong health and fitness enthusiast with 15 years of experience, Rachel MacPherson is passionate about cutting through fads and noise. Her aim is to clearly communicate health information with ...

While both look the same on the scale, water weight and body fat are distinctly different. Water weight tends to come on quickly, while body fat builds up gradually. Share on Pinterest Kerkez/Getty ...