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A photo of a young woman wearing a continuous glucose monitor

Should People Without Diabetes Use Glucose Monitors?

Trend boosted by health buffs on social media, but benefit for healthy adults is unclear

An x-ray image of a patient with cardiomegaly

Unexplained Heart Enlargement May Be Causing Sudden Deaths in Obesity

Increased ventricular mass without the usual etiologies of heart disease was noted

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Couch Potatoes Take Note: Climb Some Stairs to Cut Cancer Risk

Short bouts of vigorous activity may be a "promising" intervention for those who can't exercise

From HIIT Workout to Hair Apposition

"No supplies except for my hands"

A photo of a female physician putting a tongue depressor in a teen girl鈥檚 mouth as her mother looks on.

Medical Spending Higher for Kids Outside Healthy Weight Limits

Expenditures tied to underweight and obesity totaled $1 billion and $2.4 billion in 2018

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Americans With Heart Disease Less Likely to Use Wearable Devices

CVD patients may benefit from the devices, but use is lower than the general population

A photo of a mature woman watering her garden.

'Practice Changing' Trial on Activity Recs After Prolapse Surgery

In randomized study, noninferior outcomes for expedited activity versus standard wait of 6 weeks

A photo of an unhappy looking overweight boy sitting on a piece of gym equipment.

What Happens When We Classify Kids' Weight as a 'Disease'?

The AAP obesity guidelines stand to worsen stigma and mental health

The still from the television show Survivor of Jeff Probst extinguishing the torch of a female contestant.

Can 'Survivor' Teach Us Something About Health and Weight Loss?

Researchers could learn from studying the outcomes

A photo of a teen boy scowling at his mirror reflection.

Profiteering Off the Body Insecurity of Teens

Keep dangerous supplements out of kids' hands

A photo of a female physical therapist assisting a mature male with resistance training.

Exercise Rehab Helpful After Pulmonary Embolism

Patients saw improvements in walking, quality of life

A photo of laparoscopic gastric bypass surgery.

Bariatric-Metabolic Surgery More Effective Than Lifestyle Change for NASH

Roux-en-Y bypass or sleeve gastrectomy resolved NASH without exacerbating liver fibrosis

A photo of surgeons performing bariatric surgery.

Will Obesity Drugs Change the Bariatric Surgery Landscape?

The two approaches can fit together in practice, but questions remain

A close up photo of a man wearing a step counter on his wrist.

How Many Steps a Day Keep the Grim Reaper at Bay?

Hitting goal of 8,000 steps or more just 1 to 2 days a week tied to health benefits

AAOS over a photo of the Venetian Sands Expo Center in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Baseball: The Safest Sport for High School Athletes?

And, no surprise, national data show football is the most injurious

AAOS over a photo of the Venetian Sands Expo Center in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Marathon Running Not a Risk Factor for Arthritis

A good thing too, because most aren't going to quit

A close up of a woman鈥檚 feet in motion on a treadmill.

HIIT Workout Helps Walking Recovery After Stroke

Proof-of-concept study shows significant advantages in the chronic stroke setting

A photo of a preteen boy wearing headphones and playing a video game on a smartphone.

Kids With High Step Count, Less Screen Time See Lower Obesity Risk

But study suggests more steps alone may not be enough to offset effects of higher screen use

A photo composite of a measuring tape and a Wegovy injection pen.

Do Weight-Loss Startups Have a Future?

Here are my predictions for the industry

A photo of a mature woman exercising at home.

Healthy Lifestyle Before Infection Linked to Lower Long COVID Risk

Healthy BMI and adequate sleep both independently associated with risk of long COVID

A computer rendering of amyloid plaques forming on a motor neuron.

Their Alzheimer's Disease Didn't Worsen. Why?

Case reports find one healthy habit in common

A photo of a male physiotherapist guiding a mature woman through knee exercises in a gym.

In Knee OA, Exercise Is Helpful ... But Maybe More in Mind Than Body

Trial shows little extra benefit from intensive program

A photo of a mature man stretching in his living room next to his desk.

How Many Times Do You Need to Get Out of Your Chair in an Otherwise Sedentary Day?

Trial tested walking break doses to counter ill effects of prolonged sitting

A photo of a mature man sitting on the edge of his bed, holding his knee.

Why Doesn't Exercise Help Everyone With Knee OA?

Actually, the better question is why can't everyone do the recommended exercises

A photo of a smiling male physician holding up a barbell and pointing at it.

Weight Loss Advice From GPs Falls Flat for Patients With Obesity

Consultations typically involved superficial diet and exercise suggestions

A photo of a senior woman using a practice staircase in a physical therapy clinic.

Physical and Occupational Therapy Are on the Medicare Chopping Block

Cuts could be devastating to patient care if Congress doesn't take action

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Can Just Minutes of Daily Activity Prolong Life?

Benefits included all-cause, heart, and cancer-related mortality risk reduction

A photo of stacks of $100 bills on a bathroom scale.

Sweeten the Pot With Financial Incentives to Boost Weight Loss

More people with obesity lost weight when cash incentives were added to practical resources

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Exercise During Chemo Shows Benefits for Cardiorespiratory Fitness

However, patients who exercise after chemo also ultimately see benefits too

Obesity Week over a photo of the San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, California.

Pandemic Pounds? Obesity Rate Spikes in Active-Duty Military Members

22.1% were found to have obesity in 2021, up from 19.8% in 2020

Getting Patients on Board With Lifestyle Changes

Elizabeth Simkus, DNP, champions patient empowerment and preventive medicine

A photo of a woman holding a body mass index calculator.

It's Time to Retire BMI as a Clinical Metric

An undue focus on weight can lead to patient distrust and delayed care

The Benefits of Weightlifting; Neurologic Long COVID

Also in TTHealthWatch: a bionic pancreas for type 1 diabetes and syphilis screening guidelines

A photo of a mature man jogging on a treadmill in a fitness club.

Former Smokers See Even Better Outcomes With Healthier Lifestyles

Managing body weight, diet, and more seemed to lower premature death risk

The YouTube thumbnail with Rohin Francis, MBBS, an illustration of a man riding a bicycle and the words: MORE HEART DISEASE??

Can You Be So Fit ... That You Die Early?

Too much of a good thing is a bad thing

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The Burden of Obesity Is Not Carried Equally

Misconceptions are hurting the fight for health equity in communities of color

AAIC over a photo of the San Diego Convention Center in California.

Regular Exercise Program May Stall Cognitive Decline

Trial shows promise for people with mild cognitive impairment

A photo of a young female nurse adjusting the weights on a beam scale as she weighs her mature female patient.

Dear Insurers: It's Time to Cover Weight Loss Drugs

Universal coverage can increase medication access and improve population health

The Life鈥檚 Essential 8 graphic from the American Heart Association

Bye-Bye, 'Life's Simple 7': AHA Redefines Cardiovascular Health by Adding Sleep

New metrics and scoring algorithm for heart health in children and adults

EASL over a photo of the ExCel Exhibition Centre in London, UK

Early Liver Disease Detection Linked to Subsequent Lifestyle Improvements

Danish study shows fibrosis screening associated with improved diet, alcohol use, and exercise

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