Semaglutide: Shedding pounds, weighing risks
Semaglutide is a member of the glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonist (GLP-1 RAs) drug class, which promotes increased insulin secretion. GLP-1 activation also slows…
Obesity
Leaning into lifestyle
Mitigating obesity, depression, and dementia risk with blue zone habits Chronic diseases, including obesity, depression and dementia, pose significant risks to health, and they’re…
An ethical concern: Frustration with obesity manifesting as frustration with the person
Obesity is a major public health concern that frustrates healthcare providers. However, do we allow our frustration with the disease to spill out as…
Gut microbiome and health
Our skin, scalp, mucous membranes, teeth, and digestive system are covered with symbiotic microorganisms we need for health. Some researchers describe the microbes in…
Focus on obesity treatment for lasting lifestyle change
Change is difficult. Many individuals made New Year’s resolutions surrounding diet and physical activity, but 4 months into 2024, some have begun to falter.…
Breaking down barriers to sizeism
The chronic disease of obesity affects quality of life, health, and function for people from all populations. The prevalence of obesity and its disparities…
Prescriptions for fruits and vegetables can improve the health of people with diabetes and other ailments, new study finds
The health of people with diabetes, hypertension and obesity improved when they could get free fruits and vegetables with a prescription from their doctors…
Nursing’s role in lifestyle medicine
Lifestyle medicine (LM) may serve as a source of inspiration. This evidence-based medical specialty applies therapeutic lifestyle interventions as a primary modality to treat…
Obesity in adults: Pharmacologic options for successful management
Marcy Taylor*, a 48-year-old woman, visits her nurse practitioner, Bryan Thomas, to discuss weight loss management. Marcy is 62 inches tall, weighs 182 lbs,…
A call for healthy role models
As the largest category of healthcare professionals, nurses can play a critical role in tackling public health crises and providing education.
BMI alone will no longer be treated as the go-to measure for weight management
Amid the buzz around weight loss drugs and rising rates of obesity worldwide, many health care professionals are questioning one of the key measures…
Obesity in nurses
Occupational challenges contribute to weight gain. Research shows that about half of American nurses are living with obesity or are overweight. American Nurses Association…
Semaglutide: Shedding pounds, weighing risks
Semaglutide is a member of the glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonist (GLP-1 RAs) drug class, which promotes increased insulin secretion. GLP-1 activation…
Leaning into lifestyle
Mitigating obesity, depression, and dementia risk with blue zone habits Chronic diseases, including obesity, depression and dementia, pose significant risks to health,…
An ethical concern: Frustration with obesity manifesting as frustration with the person
Obesity is a major public health concern that frustrates healthcare providers. However, do we allow our frustration with the disease to spill…
Gut microbiome and health
Our skin, scalp, mucous membranes, teeth, and digestive system are covered with symbiotic microorganisms we need for health. Some researchers describe the…
Focus on obesity treatment for lasting lifestyle change
Change is difficult. Many individuals made New Year’s resolutions surrounding diet and physical activity, but 4 months into 2024, some have begun…
Breaking down barriers to sizeism
The chronic disease of obesity affects quality of life, health, and function for people from all populations. The prevalence of obesity and…
Prescriptions for fruits and vegetables can improve the health of people with diabetes and other ailments, new study finds
The health of people with diabetes, hypertension and obesity improved when they could get free fruits and vegetables with a prescription from…
Nursing’s role in lifestyle medicine
Lifestyle medicine (LM) may serve as a source of inspiration. This evidence-based medical specialty applies therapeutic lifestyle interventions as a primary modality…
Obesity in adults: Pharmacologic options for successful management
Marcy Taylor*, a 48-year-old woman, visits her nurse practitioner, Bryan Thomas, to discuss weight loss management. Marcy is 62 inches tall, weighs…
A call for healthy role models
As the largest category of healthcare professionals, nurses can play a critical role in tackling public health crises and providing education.
BMI alone will no longer be treated as the go-to measure for weight management
Amid the buzz around weight loss drugs and rising rates of obesity worldwide, many health care professionals are questioning one of the…
Obesity in nurses
Occupational challenges contribute to weight gain. Research shows that about half of American nurses are living with obesity or are overweight. American…
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