A good night’s sleep may make it easier to stick to exercise and diet goals, study finds
Preliminary research presented at the American Heart Association’s Epidemiology, Prevention, Lifestyle & Cardiometabolic Health Scientific Sessions 2023 suggests that people who get regular and uninterrupted sleep are more successful at sticking to their exercise and diet plans while trying to lose weight. The researchers found that good sleep health was associated with higher...Read MoreObesity in pregnancy increases the risk of cardiovascular disease in offspring, animal study shows
New research reveals that maternal obesity during pregnancy can have a negative impact on the lifelong health and function of a foetus’s heart. Researchers from the University of Colorado, US, have found a connection between maternal obesity and a higher risk of cardiac problems in offspring later in life due to the nutrients received while in the womb. The study involved...Read MoreObesity rates likely to double by 2030 with highest increases in lower-income countries
New global estimates indicate that more than a billion people worldwide will have obesity by 2030, which is twice the number recorded in 2010. Unfortunately, no country is on track to meet the World Health Organization’s (WHO) goal of halting obesity by 2025, and the number of people affected is predicted to rise drastically over the next eight years. Specifically, the number of people...Read MoreObesity in your 50s ‘gives you the same health problems as a 75-year-old’, study shows
Having obesity can cause you to age prematurely, with 55-year-olds who are significantly overweight expected to experience the same health problems as 75-year-olds without obesity. Researchers in Finland and the UK carried out a study on the likelihood of multiple morbidity, whereby individuals are at risk of experiencing several health conditions at the same time, based on their age and...Read MoreCan cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) help with weight loss?
Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) is a type of talk therapy that focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviours and replacing them with more positive and constructive ones. This therapy aims to help people overcome a variety of issues, including anxiety, depression, phobias, substance use disorders, eating disorders, insomnia, relationships, self-esteem, and personality...Read Moreby Nicholas FeenieFebruary 22, 2023 Obesity and Population Health, Obesity in Europe, Obesity Policy0 comments