How much and how often should people stretch?
The evidence surrounding physical activity is clear: It's critical to good health, helping to ward off obesity, diabetes, heart disease, stroke and even dementia.
Federal...
Lower BMI linked to early signs of cognitive impairment
Body mass index (BMI) is a number calculated from a person's weight and height.
It is determined by dividing the weight in kilograms by the...
Ricezempic: is there any evidence this TikTok trend will help you lose weight
If you spend any time looking at diet and lifestyle content on social media, you may well have encountered a variety of weight loss...
This drug reduces obesity and improves heart function
In a recent study from Johns Hopkins Medicine, researchers have identified potential new uses for a drug initially developed for Alzheimer’s disease, schizophrenia, and...
Navigating a weight loss journey
Losing weight can feel like a constant uphill battle for many people.
However, patients like Marsha Burks found success with the Weight Navigation Program at Michigan...
Scientists find hidden link between obesity and heart failure
A small study led by researchers at Johns Hopkins Medicine, published on July 25th in Nature Cardiovascular Research, has uncovered how obesity affects muscle...
Scientists find hidden cause of the obesity crisis
Obesity is a global issue that has been growing rapidly since 1975.
According to the World Health Organization, the number of overweight people has nearly...
Obesity impacts ultrasound imaging of liver and kidneys, study finds
A recent study conducted at the University of Leipzig Medical Center, with support from the Helmholtz Institute for Metabolism, Obesity, and Vascular Research (HI-MAG),...
The connection between obesity and kidney disease
Obesity is a growing health concern worldwide and is known to cause a range of health problems. One of the lesser-known but serious consequences...
Belly and arm fat linked to higher risk of Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s
People with high levels of body fat stored in their belly or arms may be at a greater risk of developing neurodegenerative diseases like...