For many people, losing weight is only half the battle. Keeping the weight off often becomes the real challenge. Even with disciplined eating and regular workouts, the body tends to push back, making ...

Obesity and high blood pressure directly raise dementia risk, showing early lifestyle choices protect brain health.

Millions of Americans have shed pounds with help from drugs like Wegovy and Zepbound. But people who take these drugs often experience unpleasant side effects. "They lose weight, which is a positive ...

Weight loss in two trials was linked to MRI measures showing slightly younger-looking brains. Improvements in insulin resistance and inflammation lined up with healthier brain-age scores. Some ...

As weight-loss drugs surge in popularity, doctors are starting to see a broader range of side effects emerge — particularly ...

If you have ever lifted a weight, you know the routine: challenge the muscle, give it rest, feed it and repeat. Over time, it ...

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