Overweight

Doors open for a wave of cheap weight-loss drugs, but global distribution will be uneven

GLP-1 obesity treatments may see wider access as key patents lapse.

A combination image shows an injection pen of Zepbound, Eli Lilly's weight loss drug, and boxes of Wegovy, made by Novo Nordisk.
Childhood obesity

New study: Childhood obesity may indicate something much worse

The weight gain is not always dramatic or rapid. Sometimes it involves a few kilograms that accumulate slowly but hardly respond to diet or physical activity

5 signs that your weight gain is linked to a thyroid problem

Four habits that increase dangerous fat

Four daily habits that cause the body to store more dangerous fat


Julius Baer Group: Healthy living and healthy investments

Julius Baer is the leading Swiss wealth management group and a premium brand in this global sector, with a focus on servicing and advising sophisticated private clients.

 The pandemic has influenced large segments of the population to exercise

Hadassah discovers mechanism contributing to cancer in overweight women

Earlier studies have found that several types of cancer are directly affected by obesity, including breast cancer, which is dependent on the hormone estrogen in postmenopausal women.

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There are five wonder plants that help you lose weight

"Anyone who has tried to lose weight knows that in order to achieve their goals, one needs to change their habits."

 Green tea

How fast can you lose weight for it to be sustainable?

Is there a way to lose weight fast? The short answer is yes.

 Fresh fruits and vegetables containing vitamin K, potassium, dietary fiber and natural minerals

Six exercises to tone your glute muscles 

We spend way too many hours sitting on our butts every day, which means that our buttock muscles are neglected. Take advantage of the winter to strengthen this crucial area with simple exercises.

Woman doing exercise at home

Exercise won't help you lose weight. Here's the disappointing reason why

We all know that to burn calories and lose weight you need to exercise. Really? New research has found that the reality is much more complicated and inefficient than you think.

In the words of Elle Woods: Exercise gives you endorphins,  and endorphins make you happy

8 small changes you can make to maintain a healthier weight

Many of us torment ourselves if we gain a kilo or two, and try extreme and unhealthy diets, but making small changes in your daily habits can lead to a small drop that will make you happy.

 Weight training

Six easy steps to help you consume less sugar

Most of us consume too much sugar. Reducing sugar intake will help with weight loss and make you feel healthier. 

 Sugar

Did COVID lockdowns make us fat? - study

"Our study provides a possible explanation as to how lockdowns may have induced weight gain," said BGU researcher Assaf Rudich.

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Researchers mistakenly discovered a way for you to sweat away fat

Researchers seeking a cure for diabetes found that this medicine causes the body to sweat out fat and shed pounds

 Person with fat stomach (illustrative)