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Findings from a meta-analysis recently published in the journal Obesity Reviews indicate that about half of adults with obesity in the United States report lifetime discrimination, and women with extreme obesity ... Read more
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Genes May Play Major Role in Long-term Weight Loss
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Holidays and overeating — especially of rich meals and desserts — are known to go hand-in-hand, leaving many struggling to shed the extra pounds and, importantly, to maintain a better weight. “It’s easy to ... Read more
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Obesity Linked to Lower Stroke and Mortality Risk in Elderly AF Patients on Anticoagulants
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A team of researchers reported that obesity was associated with a lower stroke and mortality rate in elderly atrial fibrillation patients treated with anticoagulants. Moreover, obesity was related to good ... Read more