One of the main issues for many wheelchair users is avoiding weight gain as it's simply not possible for them to use up as many calories as more able-bodied individuals. That said there's no ...

Dr Georgie Budd, a GP and wheelchair user, says weight is an important measurement for people to have access to Weight management is a sensitive topic. Nevertheless, the measurement is often used ...

U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) have written to Health and Human Services (HHS) ...

Oct. 22, 2024 — Expanding access to new, highly effective weight-loss medications could prevent more than 40,000 deaths a year in the United States, according to a study. The findings highlight ...

Factors like your age, sex, and starting point may affect how long it takes you to lose weight. Experts recommend losing 1 to 2 pounds per week to maintain a safe, effective, and healthy weight ...

Victoria has named its squad ahead of this year’s Invacare Wheelchair Football National Championships, with Hawthorn’s Peter Ogunyemi representing the club for the second consecutive season. In the ...

Passing a bowel movement can cause a small reduction in body weight as a person’s body expels waste products. However, it is rarely significant and does not amount to long-term weight loss.

The wheelchairs are suitable for anyone over the age of 5 and are available in a wide range of sizes, with fitted footrests as standard and free accessories such as leg elevators, cushions, and stump ...

If you’re on a journey toward weight loss, you may wonder if taking probiotics can have any impact. After all, these live microorganisms may offer a slew of health benefits when consumed ...

Macy Alcido is a freelance writer based in New York City. She discovered her love for health reporting while attending the Columbia Journalism School, and has since contributed health-related ...

Weight loss often results from eating a balanced diet and exercising regularly. Still, you may wonder, "Why am I not losing weight?" Not experiencing weight loss could be due to several factors ...

Lifting at your local gym can be intimidating. Here’s a beginner-friendly guide to the weight room. By Alyssa Ages Alyssa Ages is a competitive strongwoman athlete and a former personal trainer ...