Overweight
A study found: This is the age range in which excess weight will affect health in the future
Not only how much weight is gained, but when and for how long one lives with it. A new study shows that weight gain at a young age is the most dangerous and increases the risk of premature mortality.
Less sleep and the truth behind weight gain and daylight saving time
Doors open for a wave of cheap weight-loss drugs, but global distribution will be uneven
New study: Childhood obesity may indicate something much worse
Hanukkah: Eat healthier, live happier this winter - opinion
Here are a few tips for you to consider to get started on your healthy living and weight-loss journey to good health this Hanukkah.
Live in Israel, want to lose weight? Return to Mediterranean diet - study
Prof. Iris Shai: We learned from the results of the experiment that the quality of the food is just as important as the total number of calories consumed.
TikTok video trend fuels ‘toxic diet culture’ among teens, young adults - study
Although many of the pranks are dangerous, stupid or demeaning, the effect TikTok has on the eating habits of their viewers is much more dangerous, according to new research.
‘Too little exercise, too much obesity and too much smoking’ - health survey
Latest national health survey shows Israeli adults of all backgrounds have plenty of room for improvement.
Sustainable weight loss: Changing the paradigm for health - opinion
Those who study and are the experts in weight loss will tell you that the key to success is being on a program that is sustainable.
This simple test will check if you’re at a healthy weight
Want to know if your weight is high and endangers your health? A really simple and quick method can tell you if you need to lose weight.
Who is best suited for gastric bypass surgery? Expert explains
Here’s everything you need to know about one of the most common surgeries performed today: Gastric bypass surgery.
You lose 300 calories a day sleeping, study claims
Who wouldn’t want to lose weight without a single drop of effort? New research has found an easy way to do this and it doesn’t require you to move even one bit.
Study discovers why some obese people are protected from some diseases
A peer-reviewed study finds that specific genes may determine whether obese people are metabolically healthy.
Stable BMI linked to improved protection from dementia progression - study
While the study does not fully contradict the obesity paradox, it does reveal that the reality is far more complicated.
