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‘Geriatric tsunami’ carries elderly obesity

By 2030, more than 20% of the U.S. population is expected to be over the age of 65, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. The expected rise in functional impairment in later years can be staved off with a healthy lifestyle.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2017/02/elderly.htm
1 Feb 2017

Food insecurity associated with less weight loss, even with intense intervention

The findings of a recent randomized trial suggest that weight loss approaches need to address both obesity and food insecurity, both of which continue to increase in the U.S.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2021/03/09/2.htm
9 Mar 2021

Guideline suggests prescription medications when lifestyle change ineffective for weight loss

For adults with obesity or overweight with weight-related complications, the American Gastroenterological Association found moderate certainty of benefit for four medications: semaglutide, liraglutide, phentermine-topiramate ER, or naltrexone-bupropion.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2022/10/25/1.htm
25 Oct 2022

Complementary, integrative health services increasing in VA system

Use of complementary and integrative therapies, such as chiropractic care, acupuncture, massage therapy, and yoga, increased 70% over a three-year period in the Veterans Affairs (VA) health system after their availability was expanded.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2022/12/06/5.htm
6 Dec 2022

Temporary weight management programs may have long-term cardiometabolic benefits

Trial participants who completed behavioral weight management programs had long-term reductions in systolic blood pressure, cholesterol levels, and HbA1c level relative to comparators, but weight regain reduced these differences over time, a systematic review and meta-analysis found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2023/04/04/2.htm
4 Apr 2023

Task Force recommends obesity screening in adults

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force has issued a recommendation on screening for obesity in adults.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/06/26/2.htm
26 Jun 2012

Produce prescriptions associated with improved social, medical outcomes

A diverse set of programs providing financial incentives for adults and children to consume produce led to improvements in food insecurity, self-reported health status, and glycemic and blood pressure control, according to a recent study.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2023/09/05/2.htm
5 Sep 2023

Adults with subjective cognitive decline were more likely to report 4 modifiable risk factors for Alzheimer's disease

Among survey respondents ages 45 years and older, the most common modifiable risk factor for Alzheimer's disease and related dementias was hypertension (49.9%), followed by not meeting guidelines for aerobic physical activity (49.7%), obesity (35.3%), and diabetes (18.6%).
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2022/05/31/2.htm
31 May 2022

What works well for weight loss

Nutrition and weight loss have become crucial issues to internists. Learn how one specialist manages her patients.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2017/06/obesity.htm
1 Jun 2017

Gastroenterologists face consequences of obesity epidemic

Obesity seemed to be the topic on everyone's lips at the annual scientific meeting of the American College of Gastroenterology in October.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2008/01/obesity.htm
1 Jan 2008

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