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Is Your State One of the 'Most Obese' in America?
Source — WebMD
The number of U.S. states with adult obesity rates above 35% reached an all-time high of nine in 2018, a new report says.
Patients more likely to seek psychiatric help after weight-loss surgery
Source — Reuters
After weight-loss surgery, patients may be more likely to need mental health services, including psychiatric hospitalizations, a new study suggests.
Competition can help overweight people get moving
Source — Reuters
People who are overweight or obese may get more physical activity when they participate in step-counting contests than when they simply use activity trackers to monitor their own steps, a recent experiment suggests.
Cutting 300 Calories a Day Shows Health Benefits
Source — New York Times
Calorie restriction led to weight loss, lower cholesterol and less inflammation. Whether it extends life span and wards off disease long-term remains unproven.
Morning Exercise May Offer the Most Weight Loss Benefits
Source — New York Times
In a study, people who worked out before noon lost more weight, on average, than those who typically exercised after 3 p.m.
A Probiotic for Obesity?
Source — New York Times
People with metabolic disorders may benefit from supplements of a common gut bacterium, a small pilot study suggests.
More Evidence Metabolic Surgery Superior to Drug Treatment in Patients With Obesity
Source — ASMBS
Metabolic or bariatric surgery was significantly more effective than medical management in treating type 2 diabetes in patients with milder forms of obesity, according to new research presented here at an American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) national clinical symposium on obesity prevention, treatment and research.
Bariatric Surgery Slashes Spending on Diabetes and Hypertension Medications
Source — ASMBS
Patients with severe obesity who get weight-loss surgery cut their spending on diabetes medications by nearly 65 percent and spending on high blood pressure medications by more than a third three to six months after the operation, according to new research from Rush Medical College in Chicago presented here at an American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) national clinical symposium on obesity prevention, treatment and research.
Are Fruit Juices Just as Unhealthy as Sugar-Sweetened Beverages?
Source — JAMA
Fruit juices are still widely perceived as a healthier option than SSBs. However, they often contain as much sugar and as many calories as SSBs. Although the sugar in 100% fruit juices is naturally occurring rather than added, once metabolized, the biological response is essentially the same.
Sleeping With the Lights on Tied to Weight Gain
Source — New York Times
The mechanism is unclear, but the researchers suggest that light may disrupt sleep enough to change levels of appetite-regulating hormones or cause daytime sleepiness that reduces physical activity.