Resolve to get healthier, lose weight? Setting BMI goal might not be best way
This is the time of year when Americans tend to make resolutions to eat better, get in shape, and maybe drop a few pounds....
Simple steps to a healthier life and better weight loss
Imagine wanting to lose weight to feel better and live a healthier life. For people who are significantly overweight, even losing a small amount...
How fruit sugar causes obesity
Obesity is a global health crisis, affecting millions of people worldwide. It's a complex condition with many contributing factors, including genetics, lifestyle, and diet.
Among...
These fruits may hold key to beating obesity, diabetes, heart disease
Researchers at Western University have made an intriguing discovery about a compound found in sweet oranges and tangerines. This compound, known as nobiletin, might...
The heart-healthy benefits of a weight-loss drug
In a recent breakthrough by UT Southwestern researchers, a commonly used weight-loss medication, liraglutide, has been shown to have significant benefits for heart health,...
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...
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...