Drugs that melt away pounds still present more questions than answers, but Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro could be key tools in reducing the obesity epidemic

Anti-obesity medications are becoming the go-to treatment for weight loss. But drugs alone may not provide the same benefits as lifestyle choices like exercise and a healthy diet.

Wesley Dudgeon, Professor of Exercise Science and Interim Dean of the School of Health Sciences, College of Charleston • conversation
June 1, 2023 ~12 min

Drugs that melt away pounds present more questions than answers, but they could be a key tool in reducing the obesity epidemic

Anti-obesity medications are becoming the go-to treatment for weight loss. But drugs alone may not provide the same benefits as lifestyle choices like exercise and a healthy diet.

Wesley Dudgeon, Professor of Exercise Science and Interim Dean of the School of Health Sciences, College of Charleston • conversation
June 1, 2023 ~12 min


Mind-body practice of qigong can ease fatigue from cancer

A low-impact, meditative movement program involving qigong is as effective as standard exercise programs in improving cancer-related fatigue.

Corrie Pikul-Brown • futurity
May 25, 2023 ~7 min

Balance declines with age, but exercise can help stave off some of the risk of falling

Lifestyle factors like physical activity, diet and sleep can lower the ‘biological age’ of your cells and tissues and reduce age-related physical decline.

Evan Papa, Associate Professor of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Science, Tufts University • conversation
May 19, 2023 ~10 min

Take it from the experts, a pet can change your life

The health benefits of animal companions have been supported by science but not society, with the disadvantaged facing similar barriers to pet ownership as they do in securing proper healthcare, experts said at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health on Monday.

Alvin Powell • harvard
April 11, 2023 ~4 min

Is walking faster better for health?

Not really, says Spaulding Rehab expert. When you go for a walk, focus on this instead.

Harvard Gazette • harvard
March 15, 2023 ~3 min

Group exercise gets older adults moving solo

Older adults in the Stay Strong, Stay Healthy group exercise program stuck with it even when they had to go it alone during the pandemic.

Brian Consiglio-Missouri • futurity
March 14, 2023 ~5 min

Just a little exercise can lower breast cancer risk

Even simple forms of exercise like going on a walk at least five times a week or getting up to dance may reduce the risk of breast cancer.

Texas A&M University • futurity
March 9, 2023 ~7 min


Trees, green space may lower postpartum depression risk

Exposure to green space is linked to reduced risk of postpartum depression, researchers say. Tree coverage and exercise intensify the effect.

Brianna Aldrich-UC Irvine • futurity
March 6, 2023 ~4 min

Daily 11 minute brisk walk enough to reduce risk of early death

One in ten early deaths could be prevented if everyone managed at least half the recommended level of physical activity, say a team led by researchers at the

Cambridge University News • cambridge
March 1, 2023 ~6 min

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