Browsing: Weight Loss

Obesity rates in the United States have seen a significant rise, according to a new study by the American Heart Association. The study reveals that about 40% of adults were obese in 2023, compared to just 30% in 1999. Additionally, severe obesity among adults has doubled from 5% to 10% over the 24-year study period

A UK-based study has investigated differences in blood pressure, cholesterol, and consumption of antihypertensive and lipid-lowering medicines in obese and normal-weight participants to determine the role body mass index (BMI) plays in these metabolic health conditions. However, independent experts and study authors point out that the study cannot rule out other contributing factors, such as…

You’ve just finished lunch. You’re physically full, yet your mind is already wandering towards the biscuit tin, leftover dessert or a packet of chips. If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. The phenomenon, often referred to as “food noise,” is gaining attention among obesity specialists as more people realise that constant thoughts about food aren’t…