Medscape March 27, 2025
Perhaps, it’s fitting back into an old pair of jeans. Or maybe it’s having ample energy for activities that bring fulfillment. Although those goals can be powerful motivators, it’s important for patients to understand that obesity and being overweight raises the risk for serious medical conditions, such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and certain cancers.
“People need to realize that it’s not just weight on a scale but that obesity puts people at risk for several health problems,” said Hany Takla, MD, a bariatric surgeon with Orlando Health in Orlando, Florida.
Weight-loss surgery and obesity medications are promising options for some. But simple, everyday changes in diet, physical activity, sleep, and other lifestyle behaviors can go a long way toward reaching...
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