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Ads for weight-loss programs usually feature the young. They rarely show smiling seniors telling us how they lost 50 pounds.Yet staying reasonably slim is a challenge for many retirees. Certain affects of aging, such as…
There are many weight-loss myths that make losing fat more confusing than it needs to be. Spencer Nadolsky, an obesity specialist, and Kara Mockler, a dietitian, debunked the biggest myths. They said you don't need…
Love a daily stroll? Science says you’re doing yourself a major favor. Research from Harvard Medical School suggests that if you’re over 50, walking 4,000 to 7,500 steps a day is a significant boost not only to…
Two multi-ethnic young women exercising together. They are looking at each other, smiling, as they climb a staircase holding hand weights. As we get ready to welcome the year 2023, many of us will make…
While Ozempic is not specifically labeled as a weight loss drug, studies sponsored by Novo Nordisk, the company that makes Ozempic, suggest people who take semaglutide—the active compound in Ozempic—may lose weight. In fact, the…
Stephanie A. Hooker, PhD, MPH, HealthPartners Institute; Sara H. Marchese, PhD, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine; and Jennifer Mandelbaum, MPH, University of South Carolina Every year, nearly half of U.S. adults try to lose weight according to the…
Teenage obesity is a serious health concern that can have long-term consequences for both physical and mental well-being. Causes of teenage obesity can include genetics, unhealthy eating habits, and lack of physical activity. It can…
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If you've ever seen a weight-loss advertisement, you've probably heard it repeated hundreds of times: just take this pill, or purchase this equipment, and the pounds will magically disappear. If you share this belief, let's…