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Easy Yoga asanas for sustainable weight loss

When it comes to weight loss, approaching it with a holistic approach is more effective than considering it a short-term goal. Losing weight gradually is free of side effects and is more sustainable. One of the many perks of Yoga is that it can help you lose weight by reducing…

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Beyond Blood Sugar: How Diabetes Medications Are Transforming Weight Loss Efforts

Diabetes medications have started to gain attention for something other than their intended purpose: weight loss. Originally designed to manage blood sugar levels in patients with diabetes, these medications are now proving to be effective tools in the fight against obesity. As research grows, the narrative surrounding these drugs has…

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3 European Stocks to Buy as the Region Recovers

Recent data reveals that the eurozone economy has narrowly skirted a recession, showing lukewarm yet positive growth. With the EU and euro area expected to grow steadily over the next two years, investing in quality stocks like Novo Nordisk (NVO), SAP SE (SAP), and Shell plc (SHEL) could be beneficial.…

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UK's weight loss jab Mounjaro might help people get back to work: All about it

The UK government has announced a novel initiative trial to offer weight loss medication Mounjaro to people with obesity who are unemployed, to improve their health and help them re-enter the workforce, said British Health Minister Wes Streeting said on Tuesday. The trial is part of a broader NHS strategy…

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Weight-loss drugs not the ‘holy grail’ for obesity crisis, says NHS England director

‘We cannot treat our way out of this’, says Stephen Powis, as doctors warn demand could overwhelm health service

The Guardian - UK

Employers should be fined for unhealthy workplaces, says thinktank

Institute for Public Policy Research says firms that fail to offer options such as subsidised nutritious food should face censure

The Guardian - UK

Doctors’ warning over weight-loss jabs on NHS

Health secretary Wes Streeting has said weight-loss jabs like Wegovy could be given to those who are unemployed

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OPINION - Weight-loss drugs are healthcare, not a moral failing

I've never really understood the concept of 'free votes' in parliament. The idea is that on issues of conscience, such as assisted dying or abortion time limits, MPs do not have to follow the party whip. Instead, they can vote as they wish, sometimes guided by their religious faith.

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OPINION - The idea of using weight-loss drugs to get people back into work fills me with deep unease

There was a moment a couple of years ago, as weight-loss injections first erupted into popular consciousness, when it looked as though they couldn’t possibly endure. All right-thinking people were, it seemed, reflexively horrified by the suddenly rampant use and abuse of Ozempic and its compatriots by Hollywood elites. Disturbing…

Evening Standard

What are weight-loss jabs and how do they work?

Everything you need to know about ‘skinny jabs’.

The Independent UK

Unemployed to be given weight-loss jab to help them back into work

The new trial aims to gather evidence of the effects of the drug tirzepatide – sold by pharmaceutical company Lily under brand name Mounjaro

The Independent UK

New Zealand’s BMI threshold for publicly funded fertility treatment is outdated and unethical. Here’s why it should go

Women seeking publicly funded fertility treatment in New Zealand must have a body mass index (BMI) under 32, according to clinical priority assessment criteria for access to assisted reproductive technology.

The Conversation

Ultra-processed foods: we have the technology to turn them from foe into friend

Ultra-processed foods are the latest nutritional villains, associated with several diseases of the modern world, from obesity to heart disease. However, many nutritionists question whether the term “ultra-processed” does any more than create confusion. It only considers the way food is produced, ignoring other important factors like calories and nutrients.

The Conversation

Scientists find link between mental health at 11 and future obesity

Data from 4,556 11-year-olds and 3,791 14-year-olds considered overweight or obese was analysed

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The Guardian - UK

Baby boomers living longer but are in worse health than previous generations

Obesity, type 2 diabetes, cancer, heart disease and other diseases all affecting people at younger ages, say experts

Evening Standard

Weight loss drugs shouldn’t create ‘dependency culture’, says Health Secretary

Mr Sweeting said it was in “everyone’s interest to play their part” and avoid overloading the health system.

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Obesity in the U.S. Is Finally Declining. You Can (Probably) Thank Ozempic.

The medication shouldn't be this controversial.

The Independent UK

The US has passed peak obesity, a new survey suggests. Is it the Ozempic effect?

One in eight American adults have tried weight loss drugs

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Do you have a healthy BRI? Know what it is and how it is different from BMI

BMI or body mass index has so far been a popular measure to classify people in the categories of obese, underweight, and normal weight. However, this health measure may not accurately predict many health risks. Simple to measure, Body mass index (BMI) is calculated by dividing your weight by your…

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Ozempic’s cousin drug liraglutide is about to get cheaper. But how does it stack up?

Fourteen years ago, the older drug cousin of semaglutide (Ozempic and Wegovy) came onto the market. The drug, liraglutide, is sold under the brand names Victoza and Saxenda.

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This Weight-Loss Stock Just Scored a New Street-High Price Target

Down 43% from all-time highs, Structure Therapeutics is a pre-revenue clinical-stage biopharma company that trades at a massive discount to consensus price target estimates.

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Study shows how new type of blood test identify kids at risk of diabetes

Scientists have developed a novel blood test that uses lipids to identify children who are more susceptible to obesity such as type 2 diabetes, liver, and heart disease? Read further on Dynamite News:

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How to make sure your kid is having a heart-healthy meal

A child's diet greatly affects long-term heart health. High-fat (especially saturated and trans fat) and sugary diets can harm blood vessel function, raising the risk of heart disease and obesity as early as adolescence.

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Pregnancy obesity increases risk of autism, ADHD

An analysis of more than 3.6 million mother-child pairs has found children born to obese mothers have double the risk of developing autism and ADHD.

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Fitness Influencer Banned From TikTok After Sparking Backlash For Harmful Dieting Advice

“What about all those influencers that promote obesity? Why aren’t their accounts being shut down?” The post Fitness Influencer Banned From TikTok After Sparking Backlash For Harmful Dieting Advice first appeared on Bored Panda.

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