Why BMI can be inaccurate and misleading about your health
For years, the Body Mass Index (BMI) has been a standard tool for assessing a person's health based on their weight and height.
It's a...
Can you be obese and healthy?
For decades, obesity has been labeled a clear and unequivocal enemy of good health, implicated in a host of chronic diseases including diabetes, heart...
Shedding pounds to lower blood pressure
In the quest for better health, two common goals often emerge: losing weight and lowering high blood pressure. But did you know that these...
The life-changing health benefits of quitting smoking
Quitting smoking is one of the best decisions someone can make for their health, and it's never too late to start.
Researchers from the University...
The truth about liver cleanses: helpful or hype?
In the wellness world, liver cleanses have been touted as a way to detoxify your body, lose weight, and even improve liver function.
But amidst...
How weight loss affects heart failure
Navigating the complex relationship between weight loss and heart failure is akin to walking a tightrope.
On one hand, carrying excess weight is a well-documented...
People have sharper minds after weight loss surgery
A recent study highlighted in JAMA Network Open reveals that people who undergo bariatric surgery, a type of surgery to help lose weight, can...
Sleep plays a big role in your dementia risk
Sleep is as vital to our health as eating, drinking, and breathing. It allows our bodies and minds to recharge, leaving us refreshed and...
Weight-loss drug shows promise for heart health
In a recent study by UT Southwestern, a weight-loss medication known as liraglutide has been found to offer significant benefits for heart health.
This comes...
Weight loss surgery can control high blood pressure in obesity
A new study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology has revealed that bariatric surgery is much more effective at managing...