Research shows online interventions with social support help middle-aged adults with obesity lose weight
Obesity is a problem in the United States. In fact, 42.5% of U.S. adults aged 20 and over have the disease.
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Being overweight costs society far more than obesity, Norwegian researchers say
Norwegians are gaining weight. People who are "just" overweight cost the health system much more than people who are obese.
How can children, adolescents and adults who are overweight or obese be motivated to participate in health programs?
From the results, the researchers have derived various strategies that can lead to better accessibility of the target groups when designing programs and consequently to a higher motivation to participate.
Patients regain much weight after stopping new obesity drug: Study
One study published Monday in the Journal of the American Medical Association provides an answer: much of the weight comes back, signaling patients may be locked into long-term dependence on the drugs.
Eating disorders affect everyone regardless of race, gender or age, say experts
The myth that "only skinny white affluent girls develop eating disorders" is to blame for other sufferers not getting diagnosed or treated, according to health experts.
