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The Data For Weight Loss Medications Just Keeps Pouring In.

Dr. Paddy Barrett

For over 50 years, rates of those who are overweight or obese have been rising rapidly. Despite the rise in obesity rates, the growing recognition of it as a global problem and the astronomical sums of money we spend on addressing it, the tide continues to rise. That is until now. Visceral fat levels also fell by close to 50%.

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Why Walking Might Save Your Life.

Dr. Paddy Barrett

Healthspan A common refrain I hear is, “ I have no interest in living longer if I do not have a good quality of life ” However, one of the single biggest factors impacting your quality of life will be whether or not you have a major chronic disease. More steps are linked to: Less obesity.

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5 Most-Cited Takeaways From the 19th Annual Cardiometabolic Health Congress (CMHC) 

Cardiometabolic Health Congress

What better way to join the fall festivities than by spotlighting key insights in cardiorenal metabolic medicine, primary prevention, and quality of life improvements shared at this year’s biggest U.S. Cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of death worldwide , claiming 18 million lives annually. In the U.S.,

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