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November 17, 2020/Weight Loss

Weight Loss: Can You Do It With Exercise Alone?

… workouts? Unfortunately, it’s not that simple.Exercise while ignoring your diet just isn’t a good weight loss strategy, says exercise physiologist Katie Lawton, MEd.“To lose weight, you need to burn more calories …

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December 30, 2021/Weight Loss

Weight Loss: How to Reset Your Brain for Success

… so it fights back.”Shifting your dieting perspectiveSeveral studies have shown that restrictive dieting ultimately leads to weight gain, not weight loss. But studies have also shown that self-esteem can predict dieting outcomes.“When …

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December 13, 2023/Children's Health

How To Help Children Make Healthy Changes for Weight

… lose weight?Evaluating whether a growing child needs to lose weight can be confusing. “Children should gain weight as they’re growing and getting taller,” explains Dr. Brubaker. “The question is, is their weight gain …

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September 1, 2020/Weight Loss

Weight Bias in Healthcare: Can It Be Prevented?

… appointments on the calendar might come with a lot of apprehension or even dread. Why? Two words — weight bias.“Weight bias is very common in healthcare,” says endocrinologist and obesity specialist Marcio Griebeler, MD. “It …

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Tape measure and weight loss pills
January 29, 2020/Weight Loss

Are Weight-Loss Pills Right for You?

… prescription weight loss medications may help you be done with dieting for good.Q: Who can use weight-loss medications?A: Prescription weight-loss medicines can help people kick-start weight loss as a means …

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March 18, 2025/Weight Loss

The Best Weight Loss Diets, According to a Dietitian

You want to lose a few pounds — and this time, you’re determined to make your healthy habits last and lose weight for good. So, where do you start? Should you ditch carbs or embrace …

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April 7, 2023/Women's Health

Yes, Weight Loss Can Impact Your Menstrual Cycle

… answer: Weight loss is contextual, and it’s important to keep in mind why somebody is losing weight before assuming it’s the reason their period stopped.“When we are talking about weight loss,” says …

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August 23, 2019/Pregnancy & Childbirth

Can Weight Loss and Energy Supplements Cause Miscarriage?

Getting pregnant can be fantastic news. But it can also be a double-edged sword (yeah, we’re talking about you weight gain and exhaustion!) For some women, the fear of seeing an extra 25 …

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January 25, 2021/Sleep

Do Weighted Blankets Work?

If you’ve ever spent a night staring at the ceiling, trying your best to fall asleep despite waves of anxiety or stress, chances are you’d welcome any assistance in getting a good night …

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February 19, 2024/Heart Health

How Weight Affects Your Heart

You’ve probably heard that having overweight or obesity is bad for your heart. And you might have heard that having underweight or severe underweight can be just as bad. But those terms can confuse …

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