Obesity

Obesity is a complex disorder. It is caused by multiple factors, both environmental and inherited, including excessive calorie and food intake, decreased physical activity and genetic influences. READ MORE

Obesity

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The Central Crux to American Health: Obesity

Listen to this podcast to learn more about the pain of living with obesity, the social and cultural elements that limit our ability to fully address the obesity epidemic, and thoughts on how the system can be far more responsive to supporting those around us in achieving better health

Ask the Expert: Covid and Obesity: When Two Pandemics Collide

Ask the Expert: Covid and Obesity: When Two Pandemics Collide

Ilana Redmond, M.D., talks about the impact of obesity on the severity of Covid-19 and what you can do to prevent it

Covid and Obesity: How to Reduce Risk Factors

Covid and Obesity: How to Reduce Risk Factors

The worst of the pandemic is over, but obesity remains a Covid risk factor

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The Rise of Obesity Among Latinx People

Obesity disproportionately affects the Latinx community and the reasons go beyond lifestyle choices

Covid and Obesity: How to Reduce Risk Factors

El covid-19 y la obesidad: Cómo reducir los factores de riesgo

Lo peor de la pandemia se ha acabado, pero la obesidad sigue siendo un factor de riesgo del covid-19

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Obesity, Racism and Covid: A Deadly Combination

Social determinants of health contribute to higher rates of obesity among Black, Hispanic and Native American women. And that makes Covid more dangerous for them.

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La obesidad, el racismo y el covid-19: Una combinación mortal

Factores determinantes sociales de la salud contribuyen con mayores índices de obesidad de mujeres de raza negra, hispánicas y nativas estadounidenses. Y eso hace que el covid-19 sea más peligroso para ellas.

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Obesity Puts You at Higher Risk for Severe Illness from Covid-19

Living with obesity can make Covid more dangerous. See how you can protect yourself.

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La obesidad te da un mayor riesgo de enfermarte gravemente de covid-19

Vivir con obesidad puede hacer que el covid-19 sea más peligroso. Mira cómo puedes protegerte.

The Intersection of Long Covid and Obesity

The Intersection of Long Covid and Obesity

What you need to know about long Covid and the role weight may play

La intersección entre el covid-19 persistente y la obesidad

La intersección entre el covid-19 persistente y la obesidad

Lo que debes saber sobre el covid-19 persistente y el papel que podría jugar el peso corporal

Ask the Expert: Covid-19 and Obesity

Ask the Expert: Covid-19 and Obesity

Experts Kelynne Oristel, RN-BC, DDN GNP, APRN-BC, and Adrianna Nava, PhD, MPA, MSN, RN, answer questions about the impact Covid-19 had on people living with obesity

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New Anti-Obesity Medications Are More Effective with Fewer Side Effects

New meds for managing obesity offer more choices and fewer side effects than ever before

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Changing How We Talk About Obesity — A Conversation with Dr. Sowa

People who are living with obesity can benefit from open, honest and non-judgmental conversations about weight

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Obesity Is a Complex Disease With a Variety of Treatments

Obesity Is a Complex Disease With a Variety of Treatments

Different people need different approaches when it comes to treating obesity. Find out what options exist.

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