JAMA offers practical suggestions for obesity treatment
By Katherine Shagoury Despite perceptions and clear clinical guidelines, physicians rarely discuss, diagnose, or document overweight or obesity with patients, according to a new paper published last week in the...
Read MorePatients lose more weight when doctors give specific tips, study finds
By Katherine Shagoury When it comes to losing weight, doctors’ messages to their patients can make a powerful difference, according to new research from Duke University, which was published Wednesday...
Read MoreHigher egg and cholesterol consumption hikes heart disease, mortality risk
By Katherine Shagoury Adults who ate more eggs and dietary cholesterol had a significantly higher risk of cardiovascular disease and death, according to a new study from Northwestern Medicine, which...
Read MoreEducation correlates to higher dietary adherence, researchers find
By Katherine Shagoury Individuals are four times more likely to adhere to a Mediterranean diet when they are already familiar with the protocol, according to new research published in The...
Read MoreStrength training for healthier heart and better bones
By Karen Malkin To the uninitiated, working with weights may conjure visions of cross-fitters lifting tires or 200-pound men handling large barbells, but your patients can reap impressive health benefits...
Read MoreIntegrative therapy proven effective for treating obesity and depression
By Katherine Shagoury An integrated collaborative care intervention, combining behavioral weight loss treatments, problem-solving therapy, and an as-needed antidepressant medication improved weight loss and depressive symptoms more than routine physician...
Read MoreFast food even worse than we thought, study shows
By Katherine Shagoury It seems it should be common sense by now that fast food is not a particularly healthful option. A recent analysis of the offerings at 10 popular...
Read MoreExercise might improve health by increasing gut bacterial diversity
By Katherine Shagoury New research published in Experimental Physiology suggests that the efficiency with which we transport oxygen to our tissues, also known as cardiorespiratory fitness, is a far greater predictor...
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