Search results for "Obesity"
‘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
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
Episodic migraines associated with obesity, especially in younger women
Episodic migraines (≤14 headache days/month) are associated with obesity, with the strongest relationships among those younger than 50 years, of white race and of female sex, a study found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2013/09/17/2.htm
17 Sep 2013
Nonsugar sweeteners should not be used for weight loss, WHO guideline states
The World Health Organization (WHO) cited a lack of evidence suggesting that short-term use of nonsugar sweeteners affected body weight or other measures of adiposity, as well as possible long-term undesirable effects on noncommunicable diseases and death.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2023/05/23/2.htm
23 May 2023
MKSAP Quiz: dietary counseling for class II obesity
ACIP recommends seasonal flu vaccine for almost everyone
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/03/02/4.htm
2 Mar 2010
Psychological, disparate effects of the pandemic detailed by recent research
Mental health problems were prevalent among U.S. adults in June, obesity is strongly associated with mortality from COVID-19, and an inactivated vaccine has shown promise in a phase 1/2 Chinese trial.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2020/08/18/1.htm
18 Aug 2020
ACP supports First Lady and HHS in childhood obesity initiative
ACP has issued a letter of support to President Obama, the First Lady, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), the U.S. Department of Education, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture for their efforts in launching a new initiative to reduce rates of overweight and obese children and adolescents. The letter is available online.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/02/16/11.htm
16 Feb 2010
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
Individualize behavioral counseling in those without CVD risk factors, USPSTF says
In an update consistent with its 2017 recommendation, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommended that clinicians individualize the use of behavioral counseling interventions to promote a healthy diet and physical activity in adults without risk factors for cardiovascular disease (CVD).
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2022/08/02/4.htm
2 Aug 2022
Primary care physicians missing out on reimbursement for preventive services
Physicians provided reimbursable prevention and coordination services to 5.0% to 60.6% of Medicare patients but billed for a much smaller fraction, ranging from less than 1% for alcohol misuse or obesity counseling to 35.8% for wellness visits, a study found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2022/06/28/1.htm
28 Jun 2022