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You don’t need a doctor to get more physically active – here are 10 simple steps you can take by yourself

SB Arts Media/Shutterstock by Nerys M Astbury, University of Oxford We all know physical activity has many health benefits, including for mental health. It helps manage...

Big Pharma’s monopoly on Ozempic threatens access to diabetes drug in communities of color

    by Andre Johnson Black Americans suffer from obesity at disproportionate rates, but the popular weight-loss drug Ozempic isn’t available in many inner-city neighborhoods. An obscure industry...

Staying Stronger Longer: Addressing sarcopenia with exercise

Studies suggest women are prone to more muscle mass loss than men. Jamie Grill via Getty Images (NewsUSA) - Muscle health is just as important as...

Walking can prevent low back pain, a new study shows

In our study, regular walking appeared to help with low back pain. PeopleImages.com - Yuri A/Shutterstock by Tash Pocovi, Macquarie University; Christine Lin, University of...

Black Voices, Black Bodies: Life in the age of Ozempic

Fitness instructor DJ Rock at OutBox Gym in Brooklyn, N.Y. STEPHANIE MEI-LING FOR STAT   How do Black people feel about their health, the new obesity...

What happens when I stop taking a drug like Ozempic or Mounjaro?

Diva Plavalaguna/Pexels by Natasha Yates, Bond University Hundreds of thousands of people worldwide are taking drugs like Ozempic to lose weight. But what do we actually...

Loss of muscle mass among elderly can lead to falls, and staying put during the pandemic doesn’t help

Studies suggest women are prone to more muscle mass loss than men. Jamie Grill via Getty Images by Roger Fielding, Tufts University This article was originally...

Addressing sarcopenia with a healthy diet

Weight training, along with low-impact aerobic activities and a good diet, can help stave off sarcopenia. Barry Austin via Getty Images (NewsUSA) - Age-related loss of...

Read, sing, dance and funny faces: expert tips on how you can help your baby’s development through play

Playtime is as important for child development as exercise is for adult health. Getty Images by Alessandra Prioreschi, University of the Witwatersrand Play is how children learn...

Anti-obesity meds can reduce health disparities and save Black lives

by Jonathan Kinloch, Wayne County Commissioner (District 2)  Over 35% of adults in Michigan are living with obesity, including 42% of Black adults. Obesity disproportionately impacts...

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