By Lisa Nainggolan June 6, 2022 — A drug recently approved for type 2 diabetes in the United States is also very effective for treating obesity and has shown better weight loss than any previous medication, according to results from a new clinical trial. In the new study — which focused on patients with obesity but without diabetes —…
Read More Diabetes Drug Drives ‘Amazing’ Weight Loss in Obesity TrialWritten by Katharine Lang on February 25, 2022 — Fact checked by Anna Guildford, Ph.D. Obesity and overweight are widespread globally and increase the risk of many health conditions. A new injectable treatment, semaglutide, has just been recommended for use in the United Kingdom. In a study, those on the treatment lost, on average, almost…
Read More Weight-loss shot may reduce obesity, overweightIf you’re at all like me, losing weight and keeping it off can be a challenge. Working in an office, whether at home or somewhere else, coronavirus, and sensible precautions mean that getting enough exercise is more complicated, and less attractive. I didn’t go crazy on Thursday, but I did eat my carrot cake with…
Read More Tips for Getting Back on TrackBy Patrice J. Williams October 16, 2020 [This article was speaking directly to me. I was just in my closet today. SIGH] Embrace your shape“Body shape is more important than size, and yes, there’s a difference,” says Morgan A. Wider, author of The Worthy Wardrobe: Your Guide to Style, Shopping & Soul. Assessing your body type is key to finding…
Read More 5 Brilliant Wardrobe Hacks for When Your Weight Is ChangingWays to Ease Hip Pain Don’t Wait: Lose Weight – For every 10 pounds of extra body weight you carry, there’s an added 50 pounds of pressure on your hips and knees. (They are talking directly to me.) Take a Load Off – use a handcart for groceries and use luggage with wheels. If you…
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