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Exercise & Fitness

News, opinions and meeting coverage in primary care.

FDA APPROVED tirzeptide (Zepbound) over a photo of a woman holding an injection pen.

<乌鸦传媒>Tirzepatide Wins FDA Approval for Weight Loss

Drug also gets a new brand name, Zepbound, for its new indication

A photo of a man using a piece of gym equipment for leg extension exercises.

<乌鸦传媒>Want to Reduce Knee OA Risk? Weight Work May Help

History of strength training tied to reduced incidence later in life

ObesityWeek over a photo of Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas, Texas.

<乌鸦传媒>Virtual Obesity Treatment Program Led to Substantial Weight Loss in Real-World Study

At 12 months, there was an average weight loss of 16.2%, with results sustained up to 24 months

ObesityWeek over a photo of Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas, Texas.

<乌鸦传媒>Certain Factors Predict Weight Regain After Big Losses

But even "regainers" still kept off most of the weight

A photo of a crying teen girl with her hands on her head.

<乌鸦传媒>Mental Health Warning Signs in Latinx Kids Tied to Cardiometabolic Risks

Signs of depression, anxiety in middle school linked with troubles by high school

A photo of a mature couple jogging with the Golden Gate bridge in the background.

<乌鸦传媒>Reduced Mortality Seen in Cancer Survivors Who Meet Exercise Guidelines

Survivors classified as exercisers have 25% reduced risk of all-cause mortality, study shows

A photo of a mature man laying on his couch and holding a remote.

<乌鸦传媒>Dementia Risk Tied to Sedentary Lifestyle

Ten hours or more a day of sedentary behavior raised risk of incident dementia

A photo of a female physiotherapist examining her male patient鈥檚 back in an examination room.

<乌鸦传媒>Here's Another Racial-Ethnic Disparity in Back Pain Care

Nonwhite patients who overuse opioids are given nonpharmacologic alternatives less often

A photo of a male nurse weighing his male patient.

<乌鸦传媒>Clinically Significant Weight Loss Uncommon for Most Overweight Adults

Only one in 10 with overweight or obesity achieve 5% or greater weight loss each year

A photo of a young woman wearing a continuous glucose monitor

<乌鸦传媒>Should People Without Diabetes Use Glucose Monitors?

Trend boosted by health buffs on social media, but benefit for healthy adults is unclear

An x-ray image of a patient with cardiomegaly

<乌鸦传媒>Unexplained Heart Enlargement May Be Causing Sudden Deaths in Obesity

Increased ventricular mass without the usual etiologies of heart disease was noted

A photo of a motion blurred woman walking up stairs in a home.

<乌鸦传媒>Couch Potatoes Take Note: Climb Some Stairs to Cut Cancer Risk

Short bouts of vigorous activity may be a "promising" intervention for those who can't exercise

<乌鸦传媒>From HIIT Workout to Hair Apposition

"No supplies except for my hands"

A photo of a female physician putting a tongue depressor in a teen girl鈥檚 mouth as her mother looks on.

<乌鸦传媒>Medical Spending Higher for Kids Outside Healthy Weight Limits

Expenditures tied to underweight and obesity totaled $1 billion and $2.4 billion in 2018

A photo of a mature man wearing a smart watch and leaning against a wall.

<乌鸦传媒>Americans With Heart Disease Less Likely to Use Wearable Devices

CVD patients may benefit from the devices, but use is lower than the general population

A photo of a mature woman watering her garden.

<乌鸦传媒>'Practice Changing' Trial on Activity Recs After Prolapse Surgery

In randomized study, noninferior outcomes for expedited activity versus standard wait of 6 weeks

A photo of an unhappy looking overweight boy sitting on a piece of gym equipment.

<乌鸦传媒>What Happens When We Classify Kids' Weight as a 'Disease'?

The AAP obesity guidelines stand to worsen stigma and mental health

The still from the television show Survivor of Jeff Probst extinguishing the torch of a female contestant.

<乌鸦传媒>Can 'Survivor' Teach Us Something About Health and Weight Loss?

Researchers could learn from studying the outcomes

A photo of a teen boy scowling at his mirror reflection.

<乌鸦传媒>Profiteering Off the Body Insecurity of Teens

Keep dangerous supplements out of kids' hands

A photo of a female physical therapist assisting a mature male with resistance training.

<乌鸦传媒>Exercise Rehab Helpful After Pulmonary Embolism

Patients saw improvements in walking, quality of life

A photo of laparoscopic gastric bypass surgery.

<乌鸦传媒>Bariatric-Metabolic Surgery More Effective Than Lifestyle Change for NASH

Roux-en-Y bypass or sleeve gastrectomy resolved NASH without exacerbating liver fibrosis

A photo of surgeons performing bariatric surgery.

<乌鸦传媒>Will Obesity Drugs Change the Bariatric Surgery Landscape?

The two approaches can fit together in practice, but questions remain

A close up photo of a man wearing a step counter on his wrist.

<乌鸦传媒>How Many Steps a Day Keep the Grim Reaper at Bay?

Hitting goal of 8,000 steps or more just 1 to 2 days a week tied to health benefits

AAOS over a photo of the Venetian Sands Expo Center in Las Vegas, Nevada.

<乌鸦传媒>Baseball: The Safest Sport for High School Athletes?

And, no surprise, national data show football is the most injurious

AAOS over a photo of the Venetian Sands Expo Center in Las Vegas, Nevada.

<乌鸦传媒>Marathon Running Not a Risk Factor for Arthritis

A good thing too, because most aren't going to quit

A close up of a woman鈥檚 feet in motion on a treadmill.

<乌鸦传媒>HIIT Workout Helps Walking Recovery After Stroke

Proof-of-concept study shows significant advantages in the chronic stroke setting

A photo of a preteen boy wearing headphones and playing a video game on a smartphone.

<乌鸦传媒>Kids With High Step Count, Less Screen Time See Lower Obesity Risk

But study suggests more steps alone may not be enough to offset effects of higher screen use

A photo composite of a measuring tape and a Wegovy injection pen.

<乌鸦传媒>Do Weight-Loss Startups Have a Future?

Here are my predictions for the industry

A photo of a mature woman exercising at home.

<乌鸦传媒>Healthy Lifestyle Before Infection Linked to Lower Long COVID Risk

Healthy BMI and adequate sleep both independently associated with risk of long COVID

A computer rendering of amyloid plaques forming on a motor neuron.

<乌鸦传媒>Their Alzheimer's Disease Didn't Worsen. Why?

Case reports find one healthy habit in common

A photo of a male physiotherapist guiding a mature woman through knee exercises in a gym.

<乌鸦传媒>In Knee OA, Exercise Is Helpful ... But Maybe More in Mind Than Body

Trial shows little extra benefit from intensive program

A photo of a mature man stretching in his living room next to his desk.

<乌鸦传媒>How Many Times Do You Need to Get Out of Your Chair in an Otherwise Sedentary Day?

Trial tested walking break doses to counter ill effects of prolonged sitting

A photo of a mature man sitting on the edge of his bed, holding his knee.

<乌鸦传媒>Why Doesn't Exercise Help Everyone With Knee OA?

Actually, the better question is why can't everyone do the recommended exercises

A photo of a smiling male physician holding up a barbell and pointing at it.

<乌鸦传媒>Weight Loss Advice From GPs Falls Flat for Patients With Obesity

Consultations typically involved superficial diet and exercise suggestions

A photo of a senior woman using a practice staircase in a physical therapy clinic.

<乌鸦传媒>Physical and Occupational Therapy Are on the Medicare Chopping Block

Cuts could be devastating to patient care if Congress doesn't take action

A photo of a mature man walking up stairs in an office building.

<乌鸦传媒>Can Just Minutes of Daily Activity Prolong Life?

Benefits included all-cause, heart, and cancer-related mortality risk reduction

A photo of stacks of $100 bills on a bathroom scale.

<乌鸦传媒>Sweeten the Pot With Financial Incentives to Boost Weight Loss

More people with obesity lost weight when cash incentives were added to practical resources

A photo of a bald-headed woman on an outdoor hike with a man.

<乌鸦传媒>Exercise During Chemo Shows Benefits for Cardiorespiratory Fitness

However, patients who exercise after chemo also ultimately see benefits too

Obesity Week over a photo of the San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, California.

<乌鸦传媒>Pandemic Pounds? Obesity Rate Spikes in Active-Duty Military Members

22.1% were found to have obesity in 2021, up from 19.8% in 2020

<乌鸦传媒>Getting Patients on Board With Lifestyle Changes

Elizabeth Simkus, DNP, champions patient empowerment and preventive medicine

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