After years of guilt about her extra pounds, Alexandra Heminsley welcomes research into so-called ‘fat but fit’ middle-aged women
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After years of guilt about her extra pounds, Alexandra Heminsley welcomes research into so-called ‘fat but fit’ middle-aged women
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Those diseases include breast cancer, multiple myeloma, and cancers of the esophagus, colon and rectum, uterus, kidneys, liver, ovaries and pancreas.
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The brains of people considered medically obese didn’t recognize signs of fullness or satisfaction after being fed certain nutrients, a new study found. Those brain changes persisted after weight loss.
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Experts want to reduce the stigma potentially preventing many of those with excess weight from accessing the healthcare they need.
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With two thirds of Australians now deemed overweight, scientists grapple to find ways to reverse these trends.
But is weight always controllable and what else is going on that could be contributing to the obesity epidemic.
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Health practitioners are often still operating under the assumption that obesity is an individual's responsibility, even though science now tells us otherwise. There are health implications for people with obesity and public health needs to destigmatise it.
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Offered by The University of Edinburgh. In this course, we’ll look at the facts and misconceptions around obesity and discuss key ... Enroll for free.
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For older adults, sleeping with any amount of light at all raised the risk of later obesity, diabetes and high blood pressure, according to a new study.
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Some obese people lack the classic metabolic risk factors of high blood pressure, high cholesterol and high blood sugar linked with obesity. But are they still at risk for heart disease and diabetes?
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Type 2 diabetes doesn't have to be progressive, but weight management must become a primary goal to optimise its treatment says University of Melbourne expert.
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Research finds that when humans exercise, our bodies limit the energy expended on basic functions
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A South Australian study has linked obesity with a decrease in brain tissue which could negatively affect brain function.
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Misinformation and shame hinder our ability to treat a common health problem.
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Too many Americans fail to take measures to combat obesity, the second leading risk factor for death from Covid-19.
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The Cooper Institute now offers a free online tool for youth fitness, The FitnessGram Playground, to improve kids’ physical fitness and mental well-being.
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What we eat may be more important than how much we move when it comes to fighting obesity.
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The most effective strategy for reducing obesity will be tailored to each individual.
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COVID-19 comes as a stark reminder of the extent to which being overweight is a threat to our health.
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Research pointing to obesity as a significant risk factor for severe COVID-19 illness is growing. There are a few reasons this might be.
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A report by psychologists says seeing obesity as a moral failing only makes things worse.
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Nike has recently displayed a plus-sized mannequin in its London store, triggering responses ranging from outrage to celebration. But there's no denying the health risks of obesity.
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For people struggling with their weight, surgery can be a source of help and hope. But it often has an unexpected effect on romantic relationships
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The effects of head trauma have gotten much of the attention, but huge weight gains have also damaged N.F.L. retirees.
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A type of cell the body uses to destroy cancer gets clogged by fat and stops working, findings suggest.
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I didn't just leave hospital with a beautiful baby boy - I took home an extra eight kilograms too. To lose it, I sat down with a calculator. But not everyone can do that.