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READ MORE:  What they don't tell you about Ozempic Weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy have helped millions of Americans lose hundreds of pounds. And now, new research shows they could also help pad their bank accounts. Obesity’s impact on health is well known, with a 25 to 60 percent increased risk of heart attack, a 30 to 53 percent increased risk of diabetes, and a 64 percent higher risk of stroke. However, it also carries a massive economic toll , costing the economy around $1.4trillion annually in healthcare costs, lost productivity and absenteeism from work, premature deaths, and disability. Research has shown that losing weight saves the individual money as well, not just the country. A study by researchers at Johns Hopkins University found when a 20-year-old goes from being obese to just overweight, they save on average $17,655 in future healthcare expenses. Around 15 million Americans have used Ozempic or a similar medica...

Regular walking can be a powerful tool in reducing belly fat by helping your body burn calories, preserve lean muscle, and manage weight effectively. A person walking. Illustration photo by Pexels According to Healthline , walking is an effective way to target visceral fat, which accumulates around the abdomen and can be harmful to your health. A 2021 review found that walking was successful in reducing visceral fat when done three times a week for 30 to 60 minutes. By incorporating walking into your daily routine, you can reduce belly fat and enhance your overall health. This is primarily due to walking’s ability to help your body burn calories, a crucial factor in losing belly fat. Physical activity requires energy, and walking increases your calorie expenditure. A 2021 study showed that walking burns about 107 calories per mile (1.6 kilometers), depending on factors like weight, gender, and pace. This calorie burn helps create a calor...

READ MORE: The corners that Turkish plastic surgeons cut to lure young Brits A grandmother was left screaming in agony and faces disability for life after suffering a life-wrecking complication of weight loss surgery abroad. Danielle Peebles, 42, was initially paralysed from the waist down and unable to eat following the procedure - which was performed by a clinic in Turkey. She has since defied doctors' predictions that she'd 'never walk again', and can walk slowly using crutches, but expects to suffer some form of disability for life. Ms Peebles underwent the procedure to remove a portion of her stomach in the summer of 2023, known medically as a gastric sleeve. She paid just £2,995 for the operation, nearly three times less than the £8,500 it costs to have the surgery preforming privately in Britain. Weighing 28st (178kg), the mother was desperate to shed her excess weight and be able to 'push her baby grandson around the pa...

Reducing calorie intake three days per week could result in greater weight loss compared to consistent daily dieting and might prove more effective than various forms of intermittent fasting, according to recent research. In a new study In the Annals of Internal Medicine, scientists instructed participants to decrease their caloric consumption by 80% of their required amount for maintaining weight on three non-adjacent days per week. During the rest of the week, there were no limitations on calories, although individuals were advised to opt for healthier food selections. Throughout a year, individuals following an intermittent fasting regimen shed almost 17 pounds, which is roughly 60% more weight compared to those instructed to reduce their daily caloric intake by one-third, as per the study. This form of intermittent fasting seems to be more straightforward to follow consistently over the long term. Dr. Victoria Catenacci , the primary researcher for the study and an ...