Trend, necessity, or overreach | The ABC of weight loss
4 days, 11 hours ago

Trend, necessity, or overreach | The ABC of weight loss

India Today  

M edical research increasingly recognises obesity as more than just a cosmetic issue. According to Vikrant Shrotriya of Novo Nordisk India, who spoke on obesity treatments at the India Today Conclave, genetic and metabolic factors predispose individuals to consume more calories than needed. With the rise of weight-loss drugs like Ozempic, which Novo Nordisk markets as a medication for type 2 diabetes, many see them as a ‘magic pill’ for obesity. This is a medicine for those who can’t change their weight despite diet and exercise.” But effective weight loss requires a multifaceted approach that goes beyond medication. Routine things can be done to keep fit, even with pollution all around - Dr Amit Sharma Senior Consultant, Orthopaedics, Joint Replacement & Arthroscopy There will always be challenges and curveballs, but we have to actively make a decision that today, no matter what, I’m going to be happy and make time to exercise.

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Planning to lose weight? Relying solely on exercise is not the answer
3 months ago

Planning to lose weight? Relying solely on exercise is not the answer

Live Mint  

If you are exercising diligently to lose weight, I've got a bit of bad news for you: Exercise rarely leads to weight loss. Cult.Fit fitness expert Spoorthi S says exercise alone cannot create a large enough caloric deficit to lead to weight loss. “If we are truly seeking an answer to weight loss, the combination of exercise, a healthy and …

Blockbuster weight loss drugs are revealing what we still don’t understand about obesity
4 months ago

Blockbuster weight loss drugs are revealing what we still don’t understand about obesity

CNN  

Editor’s note: Watch “Dr. While filming my new documentary about the drugs, it became clear that many people have at least considered taking GLP-1 medications, drawn to the possibility of steadier blood sugar, better heart health and especially weight loss. Although it wasn’t ultimately beneficial for ulcers, he told me, it was through a series of serendipitous discoveries that they …

Blockbuster weight loss drugs are revealing what we still don’t understand about obesity
4 months ago

Blockbuster weight loss drugs are revealing what we still don’t understand about obesity

CNN  

Editor’s note: Watch “Dr. While filming my new documentary about the drugs, it became clear that many people have at least considered taking GLP-1 medications, drawn to the possibility of steadier blood sugar, better heart health and especially weight loss. Although it wasn’t ultimately beneficial for ulcers, he told me, it was through a series of serendipitous discoveries that they …

Weight loss is among the ‘best routes to diabetes remission’
8 months, 1 week ago

Weight loss is among the ‘best routes to diabetes remission’

The Hindu  

Several organisations across the world have accepted the term ‘Remission of Diabetes‘. Advancements in hypoglycemic drugs, lifestyle management through bariatric surgery, reduced caloric food intake, use of intestinal hormones, and drugs to reduce body weight have paved the way for the possibility of remission of diabetes. The diabetes remission clinical trial study showed that about 46% of type 2 diabetes …

Experts weigh in on blockbuster's weight loss strategy
1 year ago

Experts weigh in on blockbuster's weight loss strategy

China Daily  

Following the debut of the Year of the Dragon Spring Festival blockbuster You Only Live Once on screens across China, fervent discussions are underway regarding the transformative weight-loss journey depicted in the film. Mao elaborates that a typical yearly weight loss range falls between 30 to 40 kg, making a 50-kg reduction within a year surpass the usual bounds of …

Powerful new obesity drug poised to upend weight loss care
1 year, 10 months ago

Powerful new obesity drug poised to upend weight loss care

Associated Press  

As a growing number of overweight Americans clamor for Ozempic and Wegovy — drugs touted by celebrities and on TikTok to pare pounds — an even more powerful obesity medicine is poised to upend treatment. Tirzepatide, an Eli Lilly and Co. drug approved to treat type 2 diabetes under the brand name Mounjaro, helped people with the disease who were …

Powerful new obesity drug poised to upend weight loss care
1 year, 10 months ago

Powerful new obesity drug poised to upend weight loss care

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Tirzepatide, an Eli Lilly and …

Weight loss program to help stay healthy, prevent heart disease and diabetes
1 year, 10 months ago

Weight loss program to help stay healthy, prevent heart disease and diabetes

Hindustan Times  

If you are overweight or obese then, you should take the help of a health or fitness expert to battle the bulge as doing so can help you to cut down the risk of heart disease and even diabetes. Try to eat well, exercise daily, stay stress-free and get a good night’s sleep to stay healthy and hearty since it …

Diabetes drug helped overweight minors shed up to a FIFTH of their body weight in new trial
2 years, 4 months ago

Diabetes drug helped overweight minors shed up to a FIFTH of their body weight in new trial

Daily Mail  

A repurposed diabetes drug given as a once-a-week shot could knock nearly a fifth off an obese child's weight, a study has found. Minors aged 12 to 17 years old who were given semaglutide — brand name Wegovy — lost 14 per cent of their body weight on average in 16 months. Overall, those who got the drug were more …

Don't go on a weight-loss diet if you're not obese..., Harvard study hints
2 years, 5 months ago

Don't go on a weight-loss diet if you're not obese..., Harvard study hints

Daily Mail  

Going on a dramatic weight-loss diet when you're not obese could actually harm your health years later, a major study suggests. But they believed lean people who underwent dramatic weight loss had higher levels of hunger hormones, making them more likely to crave junk food. Results also showed that lean people who lost their weight by following a fad diet …

New type 2 diabetes drug to regulate blood sugar levels, aid weight loss
2 years, 6 months ago

New type 2 diabetes drug to regulate blood sugar levels, aid weight loss

Live Mint  

New research examining the time needed to attain blood glucose targets shows that in comparison to other diabetic medications, tirzepatide reportedly shows a much quicker response when it comes to blood sugar control. As per the most recent analyses of the SURPASS-2 and SURPASS-3 trials, adults treated with different doses of injectable tirzepatide reached blood glucose targets about four weeks …

Could we lose weight for good? Study says yes
2 years, 8 months ago

Could we lose weight for good? Study says yes

Live Mint  

Do you spend your life losing and gaining the same ten kilos? A new study has found that there are overweight and obese people who have maintained an average weight loss of 10.6 per cent over 3 to 5 years with a program of lifestyle changes in combination with anti-obesity medications. Weight loss of more than 10 per cent provides …

Diabetes drug that 'cuts weight by 20%' is hailed as a game-changer in battle against obesity
2 years, 9 months ago

Diabetes drug that 'cuts weight by 20%' is hailed as a game-changer in battle against obesity

Daily Mail  

A 'game-changing' diabetes drug may help obese people shed up to a fifth of their body weight, a study suggests. This is crucial because experts say most obese people need to lose between 15 and 20 per cent of weight to have meaningful health benefits. A 'game-changing' diabetes drug could help obese people shed up to 20 per cent of …

Obesity is gateway to serious health issues, here's how you can keep it at bay
2 years, 9 months ago

Obesity is gateway to serious health issues, here's how you can keep it at bay

Firstpost  

There is much more to obesity than eating more and moving less Obesity has been a cause for concern for a long time and is a significant contributor to the disease burden worldwide. Hormones Appetite regulation helps maintain healthy body weight, with hunger ensuring that people consume sufficient nutrients to match the body’s requirements. Hence, good sleep hygiene goes a …

How to fight obesity? Expert shares 5 lifestyle changes
2 years, 10 months ago

How to fight obesity? Expert shares 5 lifestyle changes

Hindustan Times  

Obesity is a condition of the body where excess amount of fat accumulates. In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Sudarshan S, Consultant Family Physician, Medall Healthcare said, “Obesity is preventable and reversible, if you adhere to a proper lifestyle and consume a healthy diet. Of course, there are the latest medical and surgical treatments available to treat obesity, but if …

How regular exercise can help you battle diabetes
2 years, 10 months ago

How regular exercise can help you battle diabetes

Live Mint  

A recent study conducted by Cambridge University researchers has shown that people suffering from Type 2 diabetes have a higher risk of developing as many as 57 other health complications, including cancer and neurological and kidney ailments. The researchers found that Type 2 diabetes was associated with a 2.6 times higher risk of neurological issues, a 2.3 times higher risk …

Obesity: Causes and preventive tips, as suggested by the doctors
3 years ago

Obesity: Causes and preventive tips, as suggested by the doctors

Hindustan Times  

Obesity is a chronic disorder that involves excessive amount of body fat which isn't just a cosmetic concern but also involves health problems such as heart diseases, diabetes, high blood pressure, severe arthritis and even certain cancers. Causes: Calling it a complex word involving genetic, behavioural, metabolic and hormonal influences on body weight, Dr Priyanka Shastri, Consultant Physiotherapist at Mumbai's …

Diabetes: 7 simple lifestyle changes to keep the metabolic disease at bay
3 years, 3 months ago

Diabetes: 7 simple lifestyle changes to keep the metabolic disease at bay

Hindustan Times  

With 1 in 12 adults suffering from diabetes in India, the country no wonder is the diabetes capital of the world. Diabetes While these numbers sound scary, making certain changes in your lifestyle can reduce the risk of the disease significantly. Dr Shashank Joshi – Chair, IDF South-East Asia Region in a telephonic conversation with HT Digital says making certain …

Awareness, exercise key for leading a better life for patients with diabetes, say experts
4 years, 1 month ago

Awareness, exercise key for leading a better life for patients with diabetes, say experts

The Hindu  

Awareness among patients, regular exercises and diet modification are key for patients with diabetes to lead a normal and longer life, said experts who spoke at a virtual conclave organised by South India MICE Association. Addressing the conference organised under the theme “Living longer with diabetes”, Mala Dharmalingam, professor and head, Department of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism, Ramaiah Memorial Hospital, …

The fast way to beat disease: Reverse Type 2 diabetes with these dishes that target your tummy
4 years, 2 months ago

The fast way to beat disease: Reverse Type 2 diabetes with these dishes that target your tummy

Daily Mail  

Have you started 2021 heavier than you’d like to be? Serves 2 l Prep 10 mins l Cook 5 mins PER SERVING 467 cals PROTEIN 16g CARBS 16g FAT 35.5g FIBRE 10g 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 2 rashers smoked back bacon, thinly sliced 2 tbsp pine nuts 2 Little Gem lettuces, trimmed and leaves separated ½ × 400g can …

Obsession with losing weight potential threat to developing diabetes: expert
4 years, 4 months ago

Obsession with losing weight potential threat to developing diabetes: expert

The Hindu  

One in three Indians is a diabetic, and the number is growing. The obsession with losing weight to look slim has become a potential threat to young persons, especially women, developing diabetes, says Y.S. At an awareness programme organised by the hospital as part of the World Diabetes Day, observed on November 14 every year, the participants were told about …

Weight loss can help you get rid of type 2 diabetes: Study
5 years, 5 months ago

Weight loss can help you get rid of type 2 diabetes: Study

India TV News  

We have one more reason for you to hit the gym right now. According to a new study, people who achieve a weight loss of 10 percent or more in the first five years after being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes have the greatest chance of seeing their disease go into remission. "We've known for some time now that it's …

Science reveals the one thing guaranteed to help you lose weight
6 years, 6 months ago

Science reveals the one thing guaranteed to help you lose weight

Daily Mail  

Weight loss tends to be built on the formula of exercise and diet - but there's another vitally important component needed for success. A new study from Australia's Bond University published in the Journal of Obesity has revealed that above all else, building healthy daily habits into a lifestyle not only helped shed unwanted kilos but also helped keep the …

New medical advances mark the end of a "diet wizard" reign
7 years, 2 months ago

New medical advances mark the end of a "diet wizard" reign

Salon  

For many years, the long-term success rates for those who attempt to lose excess body weight have hovered around 5-10 percent. The body fights back For many years, the diet and fitness industry has supplied folks with an unlimited number of different weight loss programs – seemingly a new solution every month. First, overweight and obese patients do not have …

'Weight loss drug, exercise may reduce 80% risk of diabetes'
8 years ago

'Weight loss drug, exercise may reduce 80% risk of diabetes'

India TV News  

A latest research on diabetes reveals that injecting a particular weight loss drug along with a combination of specific diet and exercise regime may help in reducing risk of diabetes by 80 per cent in individuals with obesity and prediabetes. "Liraglutide promotes weight loss by activating brain areas that control appetite and eating, so that people feel fuller sooner after …

A Neuroscientist Tackles 'Why Diets Make Us Fat'
8 years, 9 months ago

A Neuroscientist Tackles 'Why Diets Make Us Fat'

NPR  

A Neuroscientist Tackles 'Why Diets Make Us Fat' Enlarge this image toggle caption PM Images/Getty Images PM Images/Getty Images When Sandra Aamodt talks about dieting, people listen. Why Diets Make Us Fat The Unintended Consequences of Our Obsession With Weight Loss By Sandra, Ph.D. Aamodt Purchase BookPurchase close overlay Buy Featured Book Your purchase helps support NPR programming. Most clients …

Healthy diet, exercise may benefit obese adults with diabetes
8 years, 11 months ago

Healthy diet, exercise may benefit obese adults with diabetes

India TV News  

New York: Healthy diet and routine physical exercise can help older overweight and obese adults gain benefits, reveals a study, adding it can improve glucose control, body composition, physical function and bone quality. Diet and exercise, known to benefit patients with type 2 diabetes, are controversial treatments for older adults due to concerns over frailty and age-related loss of muscle …

Diet and exercise alone are no cure for obesity, experts say
10 years, 1 month ago

Diet and exercise alone are no cure for obesity, experts say

LA Times  

Telling patients with sustained obesity to eat less and move more is a modest start, says a group of weight-loss experts. “Once obesity is established, however, body weight seems to become biologically ‘stamped in’ and defended,” wrote Mt. The depressing fact, said Ochner in an interview, is that “the average adult with sustained obesity has less than a 1% chance …

Healthy eating, exercise combo sustain weight loss
12 years, 5 months ago

Healthy eating, exercise combo sustain weight loss

India TV News  

Washington, Oct 16: A combo of exercise and healthy eating reduces body fat and preserves muscle in adults better than diet alone, says a study conducted by the US-based National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. NIDDK senior investigator Kevin Hall analysed the individual effects of daily strenuous exercise and a restricted diet by examining data from participants …

Two New Drugs May Help In Fight Against Obesity
12 years, 5 months ago

Two New Drugs May Help In Fight Against Obesity

NPR  

Two New Drugs May Help In Fight Against Obesity Enlarge this image toggle caption iStockphoto.com iStockphoto.com The Food and Drug Administration approved two new medications this year to help obese and overweight individuals lose weight. Sponsor Message "Belviq was developed specifically to avoid the receptor on the heart valve which had been associated with heart damage, and there's no evidence …

Study suggests low calorie cure for diabetes
13 years, 8 months ago

Study suggests low calorie cure for diabetes

ABC  

Scientists from a British university say an extreme, low calorie diet could hold the key to curing type 2 diabetes. Australian Diabetes Council research head Dr Alan Barclay says the study just shows weight loss can reduce the symptoms of diabetes, something already well known. " "People who over-eat, essentially, and are under-active physically, who put on weight - they're …

A feel good way to shedding excess baggage?
15 years, 2 months ago

A feel good way to shedding excess baggage?

The Hindu  

When your New Year's resolution to lose weight crumbles as fast as the cookie touching your lips, it's time to admit that dieting doesn't work. "By understanding the whole person, including emotional reasons for eating, stress triggers, medical history and physiological factors, we help each individual approach food in a whole new way," said Henri Roca. "We look at the …

Obesity Series, Part Four
21 years, 6 months ago

Obesity Series, Part Four

NPR  

Obesity Series, Part Four Most doctors agree: The best way to lose weight is a sensible diet and a healthy dose of exercise. Guests: Ellen Ruppel Shell * Author, The Hungry Gene: The Science of Fat and the Future of Thin Dr. Robert Berkowitz * Associate professor of psychiatry and pediatrics at the University of Pennsylvania and the Children's Hospital …

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