August 21, 2020

Even Mild Obesity Raises Odds for Severe COVID-19

THURSDAY, July 23, 2020 -- Even mild obesity significantly drives up the risk for serious illness or death among COVID-19 patients, researchers from Italy report.

"Health care practitioners should be aware that people with any grade of obesity, not just the severely obese, are a population at risk," said study lead author Dr. Matteo Rottoli.

August 18, 2020

More Evidence That Weight-Loss Surgery Prevents Early Death

MONDAY, Aug. 17, 2020 -- For those who are obese, weight-loss surgery can boost quality of life and quickly improve some chronic health conditions, like type 2 diabetes. Now, a new study confirms that weight-loss procedures probably also add years to your life.

Canadian researchers found that people who had bariatric surgery reduced their risk of dying from any cause by about one-third over five years. Folks 55 and over seemed to fare even better -- cutting their risk nearly in half.

August 3, 2020

Under 50 and Overweight? Your Odds for Dementia Later May Rise

THURSDAY, July 30, 2020 -- Need fresh motivation to lose some weight? New research suggests that young adults who are overweight or obese face a higher risk for dementia in their golden years.

For the study, the researchers looked at just over 5,100 older adults who were involved in two long-term studies. The investigators found that women who were overweight between 20 and 49 years of age had nearly twice the risk of dementia after age 70. And older men and women who were obese in those earlier years saw their risk jump 150%.

July 21, 2020

How Much Fasting Is Enough for 'Fasting Diet' to Work?

MONDAY, July 20, 2020 -- Limiting food to a narrow window of time each day may help people shed some extra pounds, a small study finds.

And restricting your eating to six hours may work as well as a stricter four-hour time frame, researchers found.

July 9, 2020

Working Off Your Quarantine Weight Gain

TUESDAY, July 7, 2020 -- Life in lockdown has led many to overeat and gain weight, a phenomenon referred to as the "COVID-15."

But some small changes can get you back into shape, a weight management specialist suggests.