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Ciara does quite a few things well. They include but are not limited to dancing immaculately, being a great parent, making hits, slaying any and every outfit, and winning at this reaching her pre-baby weight challenge every time she gives birth. After three kids, most recently, 10 months after welcoming son Win, the star announced in June that she managed to shed all of the weight she put on during her pregnancy. She is a WW ambassador, and made it happen with the help of the popular weight-loss program.

Mindset has been everything for me this time around. I knew with three kids, during a pandemic, this journey was going to look a little different for me and Im glad I had WW as my partner, she shared in a statement. This last year has taught me that were all stronger and more capable than weve ever imagined. Ive just stayed focused on doing my best, staying positive and keeping my faith strong. My advice to others? Embrace the process. Even if it feels like its taking longer to get there, stay the course! Keep putting one foot in front of the other, and give yourself a little grace in the process. You will get there!

That message of grace was one that was shared with the star by her WW Coach Monika Pierce, who is on her own health and wellness journey with the program after a major weight loss. The ladies worked together as part of WWs Digital 360 plan (D360), which is an app-based membership that provides users with access to coaches who offer live and on-demand wellness experiences. There are coach-led workouts, podcasts and exclusive content to keep members, including ambassadors like Mrs. Wilson, motivated. According to Monika, the key to any success, whether smaller, greater or similar to Ciaras, is setting practical goals and doing things on your own timeframe.

We asked Coach Monika to share some tips and she dropped some gems regarding changing the snapback narrative, only incorporating practices you can maintain and more.

ESSENCE: How does the Digital 360 plan work and what makes it different from other offerings with WW?

Coach Monika: The foundation of all things WW is science and community. Digital 360 (D360) provides members with the opportunity to see WW brought to life by [premiere] coaches of various backgrounds on-demand. With D360, you have access to content such as CoachLIVEs, WalkTalks, and Coach-led community spaces that support you through your wellness journey.

How were you able to support Ciara on her postpartum weight-loss journey?

As Ciara is a person who wears many hats (mom, singer and songwriter, wife, etc.), my coaching was helping her to take it one day at a time, [sharing] that her best would look different each day and to give herself grace.

Whats the key to being able to achieve results and maintaining them for the long term?

The key to achieving results is to have realistic goals. If you dont have a destination then how do you know how to reach it? Its also important to check in on those goals regularly. Am I still on track? Do I need to shift my behaviors or timeline to be more successful? Whats working and whats not? There is never one way to achieve your goal/results, so be flexible, be honest, be fluid but hold yourself accountable. In regards to maintaining for the long term, I often ask myself and encourage my WW members to ask themselves, are you willing to do this for the rest of your life? If not, then you are going against the grain, which will make it harder to sustain. Next I ask them, what ARE you willing to do? These answers will change as you move through your wellness journey so its important to check in.

Ciara was able to see results and get back to her pre-baby weight in an impressive amount of time. Along with the WW plan, it certainly helped that she is serious about her workouts and has an NFL playing husband who can train with her. What advice would you give to other moms, everyday ones, when it comes to things they can do in addition to the plan to achieve the results theyre looking for in a healthy amount of time?

Generally speaking, there tends to be unnecessary, and unrealistic pressure on moms postpartum to quickly get back to themselves. I want to change the narrative here and encourage all people to adopt and sustain healthy habits that fit their lifestyles, no matter where they are on their journey. Its not about finding a quick fix. Its about feeling like your best, healthiest self through sustainable approaches to health and well-being that meet you where you are. For some, it might take longer than others to build those habits; and some may never fully get back, and thats OK, too.

Why is WW such an effective option for people seeking assistance in their efforts? It seems that the fact that there arent major food restrictions certainly draws people, including high-profile figures, in.

WW works because there is not one way to incorporate it into your life. WW teaches you awareness while providing you with information, tools and skills to create healthier habits for life, not just the short term. For years, WW coaches and members have said this is a lifestyle, not a diet. That is the core of why WW works. This is not about white knuckling through restriction and deprivation to get to a goal. WW is about finding your stride so that you can live life fully the ups and the downs. WW is so much more than a weight-loss plan, it truly is a wellness movement.

Learn more about the D360 plan and how it worked for Ciara at ww.com/ciara.

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MedicalResearch.com Interview with:Frank A. J. L. Scheer, PhD, MSc,Neuroscientist andMarta Garaulet, PhD, Visiting ScientistDivision of Sleep and Circadian DisordersDepartments of Medicine and Neurology,Brigham and Womens Hospital.

MedicalResearch.com: What is the background for this study?

Response: We and others have shown that not only what but also when we eat relates to obesity and weight loss

MedicalResearch.com: What are the main findings?

Response: Surprisingly a big amount of chocolate (100g) consumed in a narrow window of time (1h just after getting up) and (1h before going to bed) did not result in an increase in body weight in the postmenopausal women studied . Of interest, females reduced waist circumference when having chocolate in the morning

This randomized controlled trial study suggests that chocolate, in the morning or in the evening/night, in a narrow window of time (1 h), results in differential effects on hunger and appetite, substrate oxidation, fasting glucose, microbiota composition, and sleep.

The intake of a rather high amount of chocolate (100 g) concentrated in a narrow (1 h) timing window in the morning could help to burn body fat and to decrease fasting glucose levels in postmenopausal women.

MedicalResearch.com: What times of day were best for chocolate intake?

Response: It depends on the effect which we are looking for.

Chocolate in the morning may have effects in helping to burn body fat, decreasing glucose levels or waist circumference, while Evening/night chocolate may induce carbohydrate oxidation as previously seen in studies where pre-sleep chocolate milk changed next-morning resting and exercise metabolism to favor carbohydrate oxidation. Therefore, chocolate intake at evening/ night might be considered for next morning performance during high intensity exercises or prolonged exercises and thus avoid hepatic and muscle glycogen depletion.

MedicalResearch.com: Does hot a cup of hot chocolate with breakfast suffice?

Response: A cup of hot chocolate has approximately 200 calories (less than half of the calories used in the current study). We wanted to perform this study in extreme conditions for research, but a cup of chocolate for breakfast, during the 1hour after getting up, without having any chocolate the rest of the day, may have similar effects, although presumably less strong.

MedicalResearch.com: What should readers take away from your report?

Response: If they want to eat chocolate, in order to prevent body weight gain, it could be considered to consume it in a narrow window of time, during the 1h just when getting up in the morning, without eating more chocolate in the rest of the day.

For those who usually do exercise in the morning (high intensity exercises or prolonged exercises) it could be considered to consume chocolate during the previous night, in a narrow window of time of 1 hour just before going to bed.

MedicalResearch.com: What recommendations do you have for future research as a result of this work?

Response: It is relevant to study whether these results are similar for men or younger women, or to extend the study for longer periods (longer than two weeks) to see if the effect on body weight or the metabolic effects are similar. It is also relevant to know if the effects are due to the energy content of chocolate or to the macronutrient compositions or to other components of chocolate such as methylxanthine such as caffeine or theobromine or other chocolate compounds such as polyphenols.

MedicalResearch.com: Is there anything else you would like to add?

Response: We have to be cautious. This is the first study to analyze the intake of milk chocolate in different timings of the day. Future studies are needed to test whether these effects last beyond two weeks and to test these effects in other populations, including in men, different age groups and other vulnerable populations, such as patient with obesity and diabetes.

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Hernndez-Gonzlez, T, Gonzlez-Barrio, R, Escobar, C, et al. Timing of chocolate intake affects hunger, substrate oxidation, and microbiota: A randomized controlled trial. The FASEB Journal. 2021; 35:e21649. https://doi.org/10.1096/fj.202002770RR

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Theres a heckuva lot you can achieve from just a single sweat session, from feeling more limber and energized to even boosting your mood, science has shown. But it does warrant the question: How long does it actually take to see results from working out?

The reality is, seeing changes to your physical and mental health from working out is both a short- and long-term game. While theres no doubt youll emerge from a HIIT, lifting, or yoga class feeling more amazing than when you first entered, when it comes to actually moving the needlesay, increasing your muscle definition or shaving minutes off a half-marathon P.R.sadly, those types of gains definitely wont happen overnight, experts say.

While that answer is hardly a one-size-fits-all situation, says Danyele Wilson, CPT, trainer for the app Tone & Sculpt, she has a general baseline for seeing physical change from exercise (be it increased muscle mass, fat loss, or a lower resting heart rate). While seeing results from working out heavily depends on the person and their current level of fitness, "My [clients] generally see initial changes within four to six weeks, and actual results within eight to 12 weeks," Wilson explains.

And, no two people have identical goals when it comes to working out, meaning that the general timeline to see results of any kind (eight to 12 weeks) is pretty malleable.

Here, fitness experts delve into how long it takes to see results in aerobic capacity, weight, and muscle definitionand what it actually takes to get there.

Shaving minutes off your racing time doesnt just result in a serious self-confidence boostyoure likely to gain a trove of other health benefits, too. In fact, marathon training can help to decrease stiffness in your arteries and combat high blood pressure, a recent study in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology found.

Of course, scoring a new PR and lowering your heart rate a few beats per minute are two very different goalswith varying timelines. If your aim is the latterto generally boost your cardiovascular healtheight to 12 weeks is a fairly solid period to do so, says New York City-based Brooke Taylor, a NASM- and ACE-certified personal trainer and owner of Taylored Fitness NY LTD.

This involves a minimum of 30 minutes of moderate-intensity cardiovascular exercise three times per week, she explains, noting that several other factorsfrom sleep patterns to even your menstrual cyclecan play a role in your resting heart rate.

Wilson also points out that a supercharged style of aerobic exercise like interval training and high-intensity interval training (HIIT) can improve your resting heart rate, possibly even faster. An athlete can typically start to lower their heart rate within a couple of weeks of training, she explains. Evidence suggests that interval training is the superior method to do so.

In general, it takes about eight to 12 weeks to boost your cardiovascular health and endurance, experts say.

One study published in the Journal of Translational Medicine found that HIIT in particular can have a greater impact on reducing resting heart rate than both MIIT (moderate-intensity interval training) and MICT (moderate-intensity continuous training, like jogging).

As for an improvement in your speed and endurance, Wilson says thats usually based on your training history and current fitness level. If you are currently inactive, you can see improvements to your VO2 max capacity within four to six weeks, she says. Depending on the training program, a beginner can be half marathon-ready in roughly 12 to 20 weeks. FYI: VO2 max is basically the maximum amount of oxygen your body can consume and deliver to your organs and muscles, according to the American Council on Exercise. The higher your capacity, the longer, and stronger, youll be able to engage in cardiovascular exercise.

First things first: The decision to lose weight is a highly personal one. And not everyone is at the same starting point when it comes to shedding pounds. If you have a history of being overweight (or a family member does), have been diagnosed with a hormonal disorder, are experiencing a mental health issue (like depression or anxiety), or are on certain medications, it might be more difficult for you to lose weight.

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Extraneous factors preventing weight loss aside, when it comes to weight loss, a calorie deficit still remains king, notes Taylor. Basically, in order to lose one to two pounds per week (which Taylor notes is the safe, sustainable rate at which you can effectively shed pounds), you need to create a weekly 2,000 calorie deficit, she says.

As for when that weekly deficit will result in noticeable changes youand otherscan see? While it depends on a number of factors (10 pounds might look different on your average 52 woman as opposed to a 63 competitive athlete), one 2015 study from Social Psychological and Personality Science found that a 2.93 change in BMI (or body mass index) was what it took to make weight loss (in your face, at least) apparent to others.

And while *technically* you could create that deficiency through exercise alone, think about it: Although it could take you minutes to consume 300 calories, burning that same amount could take upwards of an hour!

That being said, if theres one exercise that can considerably boost a weight-loss effort, its strength training. A review of studies in the journal Metabolism found that the best way to boost your basal metabolic rate (BMR), or how many calories youre able to burn at rest, is to have more muscle mass. And the magic ingredient behind increased muscle mass? You guessed it: hitting up the weight room.

HIIT might also contribute to a longer-lasting calorie burn, according to a 2017 study from the European Journal of Applied Physiology. When compared to steady-state, moderate-intensity cardiovascular training, participants in the study who engaged in HIIT continued burning calories long after their training was over. (The study notes that, while theres a modest calorie burn after a moderate-intensity workout, its not nearly as much as HIIT.)

Of course, to reiterate (over and over), weight loss is a multifaceted, complicated journey. Taylor believes that the combination of that calorie deficit, strength training, and cardiovascular training will result in the speediest route to get there. When a client is onboard [with those three changes] and is willing to adapt, big changes can happen within three to six months, she says. Again, however, it depends on how well the client adheres to the program.

Unlike improving your cardiovascular health or losing weight, you might see increased muscle gains from a strength training program after a single session, research has shown. Thats due to a phenomenon called muscle pump, which is just a casual term for the increased blood, oxygen, and lactic acid thats being moved to your muscles during a super-intense lifting session. (Granted, its only a temporary movement of fluids, but hey, its something!)

Consider that initial boost in your muscle size a preview of gains to comewhich occur roughly six to eight weeks into a strength training program if youre a beginner, and eight to 12 weeks if youre more advanced, says Wilson. However, she notes, this is going to look different for everyone because there are a lot of factors that play into muscle hypertrophy.

If you're a beginner, expect to see muscle gains roughly six to eight weeks into a strength training program.

One of the biggest factors in expediting your gains, says Wilson? Protein. Your daily protein intake plays an important role in muscle growth, she explains. She recommends aiming to consume 0.5 to 0.8 grams of protein per pound of body weight per day if you really want to make a dent in your muscles. (So, a 150-pound woman would need to consume at least 75 grams of protein per day.)

As for the training pattern to get you to that point, Wilson says that three to five strength training sessions per week, using six to 12 repetitions for three to five sets at 75 to 85 percent of your one-rep maximum (1RM), is your best bet. If youre not sure what your 1RM is, choose a weight that, on the final rep, feels super-challenging (but not impossible). Oh, and keep your rest in-between sets to no longer than 60 seconds, adds Wilson.

But what if your goal isnt to have bulging bicepsbut to lift the heaviest possible weight you can? Again, food comes into play big time, says Wilson. Think of your nutrition as your fuel, she explains. If youre not eating enough calories to sufficiently fuel your body, you wont have the energy required to meet the maximal demands of strength training. If you want to improve strength, a calorie surplus is generally recommended. (What this means: Youd generally need to be consuming more calories than youre burning.)

As for the type of training that will get you to that point, Wilson recommends two to four sessions of strength training per week containing four to six sets of one to five reps at 85 to 100 percent of your 1RM, and three to five minutes of rest in-between each set.

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DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Wondr Health (formerly Naturally Slim), a digital behavioral change company focused on weight management and preventing chronic disease within the employer-sponsored space, today announced the addition of its Science Advisory Board (SAB), comprised of internationally recognized experts in physical and mental health. The newly appointed board will serve to work alongside the companys expert clinical team to guide curriculum and product updates to further enhance the programs reach and expertise. Founding members of the board include internationally recognized experts in a diverse variety of fields including physical and mental health, obesity research, chronic conditions, and more: Donna H. Ryan, MD; Gary Bennett, Ph.D.; John Jakicic, Ph.D.; Corby K. Martin, Ph.D. FTOS; and Deborah Tate, Ph.D.

The development of the SAB is the most recent reflection of Wondr Healths expansion and market leadership in the benefits space. Mid-May, the company announced its rebrand to Wondr Health, after being in the benefits space for over 15 years. Like every other element of the new brand, the addition of the Science Advisory Board strengthens the companys foundation and commitment to aligning with the latest behavioral science, driving clinically-proven results, and making the Wondr program relevant and available to all.

The nature of Wondr Health being rooted in science means that were always looking to the latest research and expertise to improve our program and program results, said Dr. Tim Church, Chief Medical Officer of Wondr. The boards experience and knowledge will deepen and widen our expertise, help build on our foundation of clinical research, and further enable us to fully live out our mission of doing the most good for the most people.

Pandemic-related stress led to serious health consequences including undesirable weight gain, poor sleep, increased alcohol consumption, and deteriorated mental health creating new challenges for employers to control healthcare costs and keep employees healthy. Solutions that target weight management and holistic health through behavior change have become increasingly important to help improve health outcomes, prevent disease, and support immunity. Wondrs SAB is a diverse, world-renowned group of scientific leaders with a profound understanding of the future of healthcare, weight management, digital health, and how employers can utilize benefits solutions to make an impact on the health of their organizations. Experts in their respective fields, board members Donna Ryan and John Jakicic share key elements of successful weight management programs employers should consider when evaluating programs for their populations:

Intensive lifestyle intervention is critical to the future of effective digital behavioral weight management programs, and has been shown in studies to prevent diabetes, improve blood pressure and lipid control, allow reduction in medications for chronic disease management and improve how patients feel and function, said Wondr SAB member, Donna H. Ryan, MD. However, delivering a lifestyle intervention in routine medical practice is simply impractical. Thats why digital behavioral weight management programs like Wondr are so important, they allow the principles of those gold-standard studies to be implemented on a large scale.

Weve seen an increased need to expand beyond the traditional physical components of health to include elements that allow for a comprehensive approach to health and wellbeing, said advisory board member, John Jakicic, Ph.D. Providers within the weight management industry, such as Wondr, who are able to provide this broader perspective on health and wellbeing, while remaining focused on the desire for individuals to manage their weight, will likely have the greatest opportunity for impact.

Each of Wondrs individual SAB members have made significant scientific contributions to multiple areas of behavioral weight management. Their combined expertiseranging from weight management, obesity prevention, lifestyle change, exercise, nutrition, womens health, and diabetes interventionwill strengthen the development of the results-proven curriculum employers rely on from Wondr for long-term improvements to the health of their employee populations.

Members of the Wondr Science Advisory Board include:

Donna H. Ryan, MD is Professor Emerita at Pennington Biomedical in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and the President of World Obesity Federation. She is the associate editor-in-chief of the journal, Obesity, has authored more than 200 publications on nutrition, obesity and weight management, has been an investigator for various U.S. National Institutes of Health-sponsored studies, including Pounds Lost, DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension), DPP (Diabetes Prevention Program), and the Look AHEAD study, and is Co-Chair of the Steering Committee for SELECT, a cardiovascular outcome trial of semaglutide.

Gary G. Bennett, Ph.D. is the Bishop-MacDermott Family Professor of Psychology & Neuroscience, Global Health and Medicine and Vice-Provost for undergraduate education at Duke University and is an expert on integrating digital therapeutics into the primary care setting. Authoring more than 150 scientific papers, many of which supported by the National Institutes of Health, his work demonstrates the effectiveness of coach-led, digital obesity treatments in preventing obesity, and improving cardiometabolic functioning.

John Jakicic, Ph.D. has an international reputation as a leading scholar in the area of physical activity, and this builds on a line of research to determine the appropriate dose of physical activity for long-term body weight regulation and related chronic diseases across the lifespan. Specifically, Dr. Jakicics research has been key to the public health recommendation regarding physical activity for weight control, and he is an expert in the implementation of strategies to improve long-term adherence to physical activity. Dr. Jakicic has served on various national and international committees to develop physical activity guidelines for the prevention and treatment of obesity and other chronic conditions.

Corby K. Martin, Ph.D., FTOS is a Professor and Director of the Ingestive Behavior, Weight Management, & Health Promotion Laboratory at Pennington Biomedical Research Center. Dr. Martins research is focused on developing tools and interventions to help people live healthier lives through diet and exercise, which is apparent in his role directing the Human Phenotyping Core of the Centers NIH-funded Nutrition Obesity Research Center.

Deborah Tate, Ph.D. is a professor in the Departments of Health Behavior and Nutrition in the Gillings School of Global Public Health at the University of North Carolina with 20 years of research in behavioral weight management, particularly delivered through web and mobile platforms. With continuous funding in obesity and digital health intervention research by the National Institutes of Health since 2000, she has published over 75 peer reviewed papers and conducted numerous randomized controlled trials (RCTs) based on self-regulation theory, as well as participated in multi-center trials of behavioral interventionsmost involving new technologies.

For more information about Wondrs science-based approach visit https://wondrhealth.com/science-backing/.

About Wondr Health

Wondr HealthTM (formerly Naturally Slim) is a digital behavioral change program focused on weight management, that helps participants improve their physical and mental wellbeing through simple, interactive, and clinically-proven skills and tools. By treating the root cause of obesity through behavioral science, Wondr reduces risk factors to prevent chronic diseases like diabetes and hypertension, helps enhance employee productivity and engagement, decreases claims costs, and improves overall physical and mental wellbeing.

A master class of sorts, Wondr Healths team of renowned doctors and scientists teaches practical, data-backed skills that empower participants to stress less, sleep better, and feel better. The highly personalized program has helped hundreds of thousands of people by flipping diet culture upside down and teaching employees the science of eating the foods they love so they can still lose weight. Through the app, online community, certified coaches, and series of weekly videos that offer a new perspective on better health, participants enter a world where weight loss is a science, small steps lead to big changes, perspectives are flipped, possibilities are infinite, and good habits last. Learn more at http://www.wondrhealth.com.

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LIKE many of us, there came a time when Anne from Dublin realised her weight was beginning to affect her day-to-day life.

After having 2 children in the space of 2 years, Anne felt as though she needed to lose some weight, and she wanted to do so in a way that was both healthy and sustainable.

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You use your fingers for well, pretty much everything. So when theyre looking a little puffy, youll prob notice right away.

Heres the lowdown on whats up with your digits plus, top tips on how to shrink them down to size ASAP.

Your blood vessels expand in response to heat. That helps extra heat escape through your skin, which cools you down.

When youre exposed to a really hot environment and your blood vessels expand, they might leak some fluid into your soft tissues. This can cause some swelling called a heat edema. Its usually no big deal unless you have an underlying health condition.

How to treat it: You can keep swelling down by staying hydrated and cooling off.

During moderate or intense workouts, your fingers might swell. There isnt much research on why it happens, but experts think its because your body is working hard to pump blood to your heart, lungs, and muscles.

This can direct blood flow away from the vessels in your hands, which could make your blood vessels widen and cause your fingers to swell. The swelling should be temporary and generally isnt a reason to be alarmed.

How to treat it: Once you stop exercising, the swelling should go down on its own. You can try to keep your arms and fingers moving as much as possible to help this process, though.

If you sleep in a position that puts most of your weight on your hands, you might wake up with swollen hands.

How to treat it: Your fingers will return to normal as you get on with your day. To prevent this the next night, try a different position that doesnt put pressure on your hands.

When you eat a diet thats high in salt (like lots of processed foods), your bodys soft tissues will retain extra water. This is called fluid retention.

How to treat it: If you reduce your sodium intake, the swelling should get better. You can also try elevating your hands at night to ease the swelling.

Arthritis can cause swelling in one or more of your joints, including your fingers. There are a few different kinds of arthritis that could be to blame.

This is the most common type of arthritis. It usually affects older folks. Osteoarthritis breaks down the tissues in your joints over time, leading to stiffness and swelling. While it can affect any joint, hands are a common target. Your finger joints may become enlarged to the point that you have trouble getting rings around your knuckles.

How to treat it: Treatment usually involves exercise, weight management, and prescription anti-inflammatory meds.

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disease caused by your immune system attacking the lining of your joints. It commonly affects hands and fingers.

How to treat it: If you have RA, your doctor will likely prescribe meds to counteract this immune response. You can also manage your symptoms through diet, exercise, physical therapy, hot and cold treatments, creams, and massage. One study also found that arthritis gloves might help relieve pain.

Psoriatic arthritis is a chronic, inflammatory autoimmune disease of the joints, tendons, and ligaments that connect your bones. And one of the first places it strikes? The small joints of your fingers.

Unlike other kinds of arthritis, it tends to make your entire fingers swell (not just the joints). Swelling of the fingers affects 32 to 48 percent of all people with psoriatic arthritis, according to a 2014 research review.

How to treat it: You can take over-the-counter (OTC) anti-inflammatory meds (like ibuprofen) to ease the swelling and pain. A doctor can also prescribe special medication that targets your immune system.

A cut could cause your finger to swell. If your finger was smashed or pinched and its in a lot of pain, it could be broken.

How to treat it: If youre dealing with a minor cut, wash your hands with soap and apply OTC antibiotic ointment and a bandage. If the cut is deep or more severe, you may need stitches. Get medical help ASAP if you notice oozing pus, your pain doesnt go away, or you cant move your finger.

If you suspect youve broken your finger, contact a doctor. Theyll probably order an X-ray to confirm the injury and then give you a splint to keep you from bending your finger until its healed.

If you get bitten or stung by an insect, your hands and fingers may swell.

How to treat it: Most bites and stings typically dont need medical attention. The swelling should go away on its own over time. If a bite or sting is itchy, you can use OTC hydrocortisone cream.

If you have an allergic reaction to the sting (with symptoms like hives and breathing difficulties) or the animals venom is poisonous, get medical help ASAP.

If an injury gets infected, itll probably swell. You can also get infections from washing dishes without wearing gloves or from manicures, ingrown nails, hangnails, or nail biting, because bacteria can get under your skin and cause swelling.

How to treat it: Infections can be dangerous and typically require medical attention. Your doctor will probably prescribe oral antibiotics until the infection clears.

Allergic reactions can cause fluid to build up under your skin this is called angioedema. While it usually causes swelling in your face and neck, it can sometimes affect your fingers too. Its even more common if youve been stung by an insect.

Youll probably have a rash or redness around the sting site in addition to the swelling. You might even have swelling all over your body.

How to treat it: If youre dealing with a minor reaction, you can use OTC meds like Benadryl or hydrocortisone cream. Treatment for more severe reactions usually involves antihistamines, steroids, and ice. Seek medical help right away if you develop shortness of breath.

Yup PMS can cause swollen fingers. (Ugh.) So can pregnancy.

Basically, any hormonal changes involving estrogen and progesterone can cause bloating and swelling. If its PMS, youll likely have other symptoms, too, like tender breasts, fatigue, cramps, and mood changes.

How to treat it: Getting regular exercise and eating a balanced diet can help.

Some swelling of your fingers and toes is totally normal during pregnancy, especially in your third trimester. But it could also be a symptom of preeclampsia, a complication characterized by high blood pressure.

Symptoms to watch for:

How to treat it: Call your OB-GYN immediately if you think its preeclampsia. This is a very serious condition that can cause organ damage or be life threatening to you and your baby.

No, swollen fingers are not the main symptom of CTS (a condition that occurs when the median nerve in the middle of your hand gets compressed). But it can happen.

If you have CTS, youll also have symptoms in the rest of your hand and wrist, including:

How to treat it: Treatment usually involves avoiding repeated motions like typing, using a mouse, or playing the piano. Your doctor might recommend wearing a splint on your wrist at night. They can also diagnose any underlying conditions that could be compressing your nerves.

Tendonitis is a condition in which your tendons become inflamed, leading to pain and swelling.

Two kinds of tendinitis can affect your fingers: De Quervain tenosynovitis is when the tendons at the base of your thumb get irritated, and trigger finger usually affects your ring finger or thumb.

How to treat it: In minor cases, you can apply ice to your swollen fingers to reduce blood flow and pain. You can also try gentle range of motion exercises and see a hand specialist. The specialist may be able to give you an injection. If this condition is interfering with your daily life, surgery might be required.

Though gout usually affects your feet, it can sometimes affect the joints of your fingers too. Its a condition that happens when your bodys production and excretion of uric acid are out of whack.

This leads to lots of uric acid building up in your body, which in turn causes crystals to form in your joints. Yes, its painful.

If gout is the cause of your swollen digits, youll also have other symptoms, including:

How to treat it: Treatment usually involves medications prescribed by your doc. Studies suggest that losing weight, avoiding dehydration, and changing your diet can help prevent future episodes. Try to avoid alcohol, protein-rich foods, and drinks sweetened with fructose.

Sickle cell disease is a genetic condition that affects your red blood cells. It alters their shape and affects their ability to carry oxygen around your body because they can get trapped in small vessels.

One of the first symptoms of this condition is swelling in your fingers. Other symptoms include:

How to treat it: Treatments vary but can include intravenous (IV) fluids, blood transfusions, pain medications and other meds, immunizations, and more. If you have sickle cell disease, your doctor will work with you to develop a treatment plan.

Although its a rare condition, lymphedema could be the cause of your swollen fingers.

Its a condition caused by a blockage in your lymphatic system. That means lymph fluid (which carries bacteria, waste, and viruses out of your body) cant drain properly and builds up in your extremities including your fingers.

The condition can happen after surgery or radiation treatments for breast cancer. It can also happen because of other health conditions, like skin infections and blood vessel issues.

How to treat it: Treatment usually involves compression therapy, daily exercise, and lymphatic drainage massage, but surgery might also be necessary.

Another rare condition that can cause swollen fingers is Raynauds disease. This condition narrows your arteries, limiting blood circulation throughout your body. No one knows exactly what causes it, but its most common in people assigned female at birth.

It can cause swelling and other symptoms, including:

How to treat it: Theres no cure for Raynauds, but if you do get this diagnosis, dont panic. You can manage the condition with the help of your doctor. Try to keep your hands warm and, if you smoke cigarettes, try to quit. Your doctor may also prescribe oral medications or creams.

Scleroderma is an autoimmune condition that changes your skin. It can also affect your organs and the connective tissues in your body.

One of its earliest symptoms is hand and finger swelling, especially first thing in the morning. Other symptoms include:

How to treat it: Treatment can include finger exercises, physical therapy, and anti-inflammatory meds.

There are lots of reasons your fingers might be swollen that can resolve on their own. But if your swelling doesnt go away, gets worse, is really painful, or seems to be chronic, contact a doctor to get to the bottom of whats going on.

If you experience other severe symptoms related to the causes listed above, like shortness of breath or hives, call 911 or your local emergency number.

If youre pregnant and youre experiencing extreme swelling, frequent headaches, vision changes, and abdominal pain, dont wait. Get medical help ASAP. These could be symptoms of preeclampsia, a condition that can be life threatening.

Occasional finger swelling can be annoying and uncomfortable but is probably nothing to be concerned about. But if your swelling isnt going away, its best to talk with a doc.

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Wednesday, June 23, 2021

Children with obstructive sleep apnea are nearly three times more likely to develop high blood pressure when they become teenagers than children who never experience sleep apnea, according to a new study funded by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), part of the National Institutes of Health. However, children whose sleep apnea improves as they grow into adolescence do not show an increased chance of having high blood pressure, which is a major risk factor for heart disease.

The long-term study, one of the largest of its kind in the pediatric population, underscores the seriousness of sleep apnea in children and the importance of early treatment, the researchers said. Their findings appear online in the journal JAMA Cardiology.

Obstructive sleep apnea, a common sleep disorder that affects millions worldwide, causes people to briefly and repeatedly stop breathing during sleep. While it occurs mostly in adults, an estimated 10% of school-aged children can also suffer from it. Although almost half of them outgrow the disorder by the time they reach adolescence, another half remain with a chronic and persistent problem. As physicians cannot accurately predict who will outgrow sleep apnea, early treatment may be beneficial to the long-term cardiovascular health of children, the researchers suggest.

While past studies have linked sleep apnea to high blood pressure and an increased risk of heart disease in adults, few have examined the long-term health impact of the disorder in children as they transition to adolescence, said lead study author Julio Fernandez-Mendoza, Ph.D., an associate professor at the Sleep Research and Treatment Center at Penn State College of Medicine in Hershey, Pennsylvania.

Our study showed that pediatric sleep apnea can act as a gateway to future hypertension, Fernandez-Mendoza said. Because most cases of sleep apnea go undiagnosed in adults and children alike the problem needs more attention. Sleep apnea and its risk factors should be screened for, monitored, and targeted early in life to prevent future cardiovascular disease.

Marishka Brown, Ph.D., director of the NHLBIs National Center on Sleep Disorders Research, noted that most of the sleep apnea findings in pediatric patients focus on the disorders behavioral effects, such as sleepiness, hyperactivity, and cognition.

There is limited data on either the short- or long-term impact on cardiovascular risk in this population, she said. The new findings address this knowledge gap and raise awareness of sleep-disordered breathing in children as a public health problem.

In the study, the researchers enrolled 421 children ages 5 to 12 years and monitored them overnight in a sleep lab. They found that about 12% had obstructive sleep apnea according to pediatric diagnostic criteria. The researchers also measured blood pressure levels in this group.

After eight years, the researchers evaluated these children again for sleep apnea and high blood pressure. At this point, the participants were on average 16 years old (ages 12 to 23 years).

The researchers found that children whose sleep apnea continued into adolescence were nearly three times more likely to develop high blood pressure compared to those who never had sleep apnea. Those whose sleep apnea began as teenagers and met adult diagnostic criteria were nearly twice as likely to develop high blood pressure than those without sleep apnea. In addition, these teens were also more likely to have a specific form of high blood pressure called orthostatic hypertension, which occurs when standing up rapidly from a prone position and is considered a strong risk factor for heart disease in adulthood.

The exact biological mechanisms underlying the link between childhood sleep apnea and elevated blood pressure in adolescence are unclear. Obesity is a driving factor of sleep apnea even in the young, the researchers said. Growing evidence also suggests that increased inflammation, oxidative stress, and impaired heart function caused by changes in the sympathetic nervous system may be at play, given the independent contribution of sleep apnea to high blood pressure and orthostatic hypertension observed, they added.

Like adult sleep apnea, pediatric sleep apnea can be treated. For some specific cases, surgical removal of the tonsils and adenoids can help. Other cases may require the use of a CPAP machine (continuous positive airway pressure), a device that delivers air through a mask to keep the airway open when worn during sleep. For children with obesity, adopting a healthy eating and exercise plan that leads to weight loss can also help. Fernandez-Mendoza encourages parents to talk to their childs pediatrician if they suspect sleep apnea and encourages clinicians to integrate behavioral weight loss in their management of overweight youth with sleep apnea.

Fernandez-Mendoza is currently conducting another follow-up study of these youth, now aged 20 to 31 years old, to better understand the long-term impact of childhood sleep apnea on cardiovascular health in adulthood.

Research reported in this study was supported NHLBI and the National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences of the NIH through R01HL136587, R01HL97165, R01HL63772, and UL1TR000127.

About the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI):NHLBI is the global leader in conducting and supporting research in heart, lung, and blood diseases and sleep disorders that advances scientific knowledge, improves public health, and saves lives. For more information, visitwww.nhlbi.nih.gov.

About the National Institutes of Health (NIH):NIH, the nation's medical research agency, includes 27 Institutes and Centers and is a component of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. NIH is the primary federal agency conducting and supporting basic, clinical, and translational medical research, and is investigating the causes, treatments, and cures for both common and rare diseases. For more information about NIH and its programs, visit http://www.nih.gov.

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VANCOUVER, Wash., June 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --From noticing extra pounds on their cats and dogs to anticipating separation anxiety upon return to the workplace, owners are wondering how the pandemic might impact their pets long-term. New data pulled from Banfield Pet Hospital's electronic veterinary health records system the largest in the U.S. confirms suspicions of weightier pets over the past year. A wider look shines a spotlight on an even more concerning reality: diagnoses of overweight and obesity in cats and dogs have been occurring in epidemic proportions long before quarantine.

Analyzing the health records of millions of pets seen at the practice each year, over the past decade Banfield saw a 108% increase in the percentage of dogs diagnosed as overweight or obese, jumping from 16% in 2011 to 34% in 2020. The increase seen in cats was even greater: 114%, jumping from 18% in 2011 to 38% in 2020. When looking at data from March 2020 to December 2020, dogs diagnosed as overweight or obese rose 2.3%, the largest increase in overweight/obese canines seen at Banfield in the past 10 years.

"At Banfield, our goal is to provide high-quality preventive care to the more than 3 million pets we see each year, and this includes equipping owners with tools and resources to help their pets live happy, healthy lives," said Molly McAllister, chief medical officer of Banfield. "We want pet owners to know that you are not alone in managing your pet's weight. You can partner with your veterinarian to determine your pet's ideal weight and the appropriate steps to take together to get there, without judgement. It's clear from the data that many pets and their owners are struggling with this issue and Banfield is here to help."

Banfield now offers virtual and in-office nutrition advice sessions with veterinary technicians to make it easier than ever to partner with pet owners on pet nutritional needs, diet ingredients, and a healthier weight.

Maintaining a healthy weight in pets is about more than just keeping a slender waistline it's about helping them live a healthy, more comfortable life.

Compared with pets of ideal weight, dogs and cats diagnosed as overweight or obese are more likely to suffer from other serious conditions. When looking at diagnoses of these pets in 2020:

There's no definitive answer to why the number of overweight pets continues to rise, and there are many factors that can impact how much a pet weighs. To better understand key barriers to successfully managing their pet's weight at home, Banfield surveyed 1,000 owners across the U.S. While 88% of those surveyed agreed there are far more overweight pets today than ten years ago, 1 in 10 disagreed with this statement highlighting a need for additional awareness among pet owners.

Of those with overweight or obese pets, 93% said they have faced hurdles in maintaining a healthy weight for their cat or dog, with the top reasons including:

Despite the majority of owners (95%) saying they worry about the associated health risks of extra pounds on their pets, 41% said they have delayed a visit to the veterinarian in order to avoid talking about their pet's weight. Luckily, even small adjustments can have long-term benefits, and veterinary teams can offer support to help these changes feel less daunting and more manageable.

Below are a few tips from Banfield veterinarians that owners can try incorporating into their daily routines.

"As part of the Mars Veterinary Health family of brands, we feel a responsibility to leverage our size and scale to share pet health data and insights in order to help advance veterinary care and support the growing human-animal bond," said Brian Garish, president of Banfield. "By positively impacting pets and helping them live healthy lives, we have a unique opportunity to make a difference in the lives of people and society at large."

"At Mars Petcare, we are harnessing the power of data across our veterinary health, genetics, nutrition, activity tracking and diagnostics businesses to power research that informs everything we do, including delivering better, more tailored care for our pets," said Darren Logan, head of research at Waltham Petcare Science Institute. "Our data-driven science is helping researchers better understand this complex disease. It's also enabling veterinarians and owners to team up, have the conversation about weight gain, and work together to keep pets at a healthy weight and help reverse this worrying trend of pet obesity."

"At Royal Canin, our purpose is to inspire pet owners to adopt healthy habits from the start and we arm partners and pet owners with the knowledge and nutrition they need to solve weight problems before and after they occur," said Dr. Tanya Schoeman, scientific support specialist at Royal Canin. "We commend pet professionals for their dedication to helping cats and dogs live their healthiest lives and together we can all work towards creating a better world for pets."

About Banfield Pet HospitalBanfield Pet Hospital was founded in Portland, Ore. in 1955 and today is a pioneer in preventive veterinary care with more than 1,000 general veterinary hospitals in 42 states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, and Mexico. More than 3,600 Banfield veterinarians are committed to providing high-quality veterinary care to over three million pets annually. Banfield collects data from each of these visits in the U.S.'s largest electronic veterinary health records system. Our goal is to be here for pets, people, and society. As part of the Mars Veterinary Health family of practices, Banfield is committed to its purposeA BETTER WORLD FOR PETSbecause pets make a better world for us. Press seeking additional information are invited to call the Media Hotline: (888) 355-0595.

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The Lion Diet is a diet that anecdotal sources claim can help transform your life and improve your health.

Followers of the Lion Diet have reported a long list of benefits associated with the diet, including decreased inflammation, improvements in mood, and relief from issues like headaches, insomnia, and allergies.

However, others have dismissed the plan as unsustainable, unhealthy, and ineffective, noting that its overly restrictive and extreme.

This article explores the Lion Diet, including what it is, how it works, and whether its safe.

BOTTOM LINE: The Lion Diet eliminates all foods except salt, water, and meat from ruminant animals. In addition to being high in saturated fat, its unsustainable and likely to lead to nutritional deficiencies.

The Lion Diet is a meat-based eating pattern that focuses on eliminating most ingredients from the diet to identify potential food sensitivities.

It was originally created by Mikhaila Peterson, a lifestyle blogger and podcast host who claims she was able to improve her health by making these changes to her diet.

According to her website, those who follow the Lion Diet have reported improvements in energy levels, mental health, and symptoms of digestive and autoimmune conditions.

Its similar to the Carnivore Diet, which is a diet plan that permits you to consume only animal products like meat, fish, and poultry.

However, the Lion Diet is even more restrictive, allowing only foods from certain types of animals along with water and salt.

The Lion Diet is a meat-based eating pattern that proponents claim improves health by eliminating ingredients from your diet to identify possible food sensitivities.

On the Lion Diet, you can consume only salt, water, and meat from ruminant animals, including cows, sheep, and deer.

Limiting your diet to these specific foods is believed to help sustain your body while removing other variables in your diet that may be contributing to health issues.

Although there are no official guidelines on how long you should follow the diet, anecdotal sources recommended waiting until your symptoms subside and then reintroducing foods slowly.

According to Peterson, you may need to follow the diet for several weeks before starting to add foods back into your diet.

This is intended to help you identify which foods trigger your symptoms so you can eliminate them from your diet.

Some variations of the diet also involve intermittent fasting practices such as abstaining from food for 1620 hours at a time or eating just one large meal per day. However, this is optional.

The Lion Diet involves eating only salt, water, and meat from ruminant animals. According to proponents, you should follow the diet until symptoms of potential food sensitivities improve and then slowly reintroduce foods into your diet.

The Lion Diet sets very strict guidelines about which foods it permits.

The Lion Diet allows only a few specific foods primarily meat from ruminant animals. The plan requires followers to eliminate all other foods.

Here are the foods that are allowed:

All other food groups apart from the ingredients listed above are banned on the Lion Diet.

This includes not only foods like fruits, vegetables, nuts, and seeds but also meat from nonruminant animals, poultry, and seafood.

Here are some examples of foods to avoid on the Lion Diet:

Note that the diet allows you to reintroduce these foods into your diet slowly over time.

However, you should completely eliminate these foods for several weeks after starting the diet, or until your symptoms completely subside.

The Lion Diet allows you to eat only salt, water, and meat from ruminant animals. It requires followers to eliminate all other foods and beverages.

Although the Lion Diet is not specifically intended to promote weight loss, it will likely cause weight loss if you follow it for an extended period of time.

This is because it eliminates most food groups, including many items that are often high in calories, such as snacks, added sugar, and processed foods.

Most types of meat that the diet encourages are also relatively low in calories.

For example, a 3-ounce (85-gram) serving of cooked bison ribeye contains 150 calories, while 3 ounces (85 grams) of cooked beef flank provides 224 calories (1, 2).

However, keep in mind that the diet may not supply enough calories to meet your daily needs, which could actually make it harder to sustain weight loss in the long term.

In fact, decreasing your calorie intake too much can slow your metabolism and change levels of specific hormones that control your hunger and appetite, which could increase the risk of weight regain (3).

Although the Lion Diet is very low in calories and may lead to weight loss, it could actually make it more difficult to maintain weight loss long-term.

The Lion Diet is focused on eliminating foods from your diet and slowly reintroducing them. The intention is to determine which foods contribute to issues like inflammation, fatigue, and digestive problems.

Studies show that elimination diets could be effective for several conditions, including irritable bowel syndrome, food allergies, and inflammatory bowel diseases (4, 5, 6).

Studies have found that your diet may also affect other conditions, such as rheumatoid arthritis, eczema, acne, and depression (7, 8, 9, 10).

Therefore, identifying specific foods that cause symptoms associated with these conditions could be beneficial.

However, keep in mind that the elimination diets typically recommended for these conditions are not as restrictive as the Lion Diet. Instead, they usually focus on eliminating specific foods or food groups that are known to cause symptoms.

There have not been any studies on the Lion Diet specifically, and its not recommended as a treatment for any health condition. In fact, consuming large amounts of red meat may lead to flare-ups in people with certain conditions, such as rheumatoid arthritis (11).

Its best to talk with a healthcare professional before trying an elimination diet to ensure youre getting enough nutrients and avoid negative health effects.

Like other elimination diets, the Lion Diet is intended to help you identify which foods in your diet may be causing symptoms. However, the recommended elimination diets for most health issues are not usually as restrictive.

There are several drawbacks associated with the Lion Diet.

One of the main issues of the Lion Diet is that its extremely restrictive, lacking many key vitamins and minerals.

In fact, it completely eliminates many healthy foods, including fruits, vegetables, whole grains, nuts, and seeds. This makes it difficult for you to get the nutrients your body needs.

Untreated nutritional deficiencies can cause a wide variety of issues, including weakness, impaired immune function, bone loss, pain, bruising, anemia, and neurological problems (12).

The Lion Diet is also lacking in fiber, an important compound found in plant foods that can support regularity, blood sugar control, and heart health (13).

Whats more, the diet is also very low in calories. Decreasing your calorie intake too much can cause serious side effects, including fatigue, headaches, nausea, and dizziness (14).

Animal products, including meat, are very high in saturated fat.

Although saturated fat can be part of a healthy diet, you should consume it in moderation.

In some people, saturated fat can increase levels of LDL (bad) cholesterol, which is a risk factor for heart disease (15, 16).

While most research shows that saturated fat is not directly linked to a higher risk of heart disease, experts recommend limiting your intake to less than 10% of total daily calories (17, 18).

Because the Lion Diet consists entirely of meat, being on this diet will likely cause you to consume much more saturated fat than recommended.

In addition to being potentially very unhealthy, the Lion Diet is difficult to follow and unsustainable in the long term.

Since the diet offers little to no flexibility, it can be nearly impossible to eat out at restaurants or enjoy food in other social settings while following the diet.

Eliminating certain foods from your diet can also increase food cravings, making this diet even more challenging to stick to (19).

It also promotes unhealthy eating habits and may not be suitable for those with a history of disordered eating.

The Lion Diet is high in saturated fat and lacks other key nutrients. Its also very difficult to follow and unsustainable long-term.

Although elimination diets can be effective for certain health conditions, the Lion Diet is difficult to follow and unsustainable, and it lacks important nutrients.

It can also be dangerous and may increase the risk of nutritional deficiencies and other health problems over time.

If youre experiencing inflammatory or digestive symptoms and want to test out an elimination diet, consider experimenting with one food group at a time to determine whether that type of food has any effect on your symptoms.

Alternatively, elimination diets like the low-FODMAP diet can be effective for identifying triggers if you have digestive issues or irritable bowel syndrome.

If you suspect you may have a food allergy or sensitivity, you may also want to consult a healthcare professional to determine the best course of treatment for you and whether you may benefit from making changes to your diet.

If you suspect you may have a food allergy or sensitivity, there are many steps you can take to find your food triggers that are healthier and less extreme than the Lion Diet.

The Lion Diet is a meat-based elimination diet that supposedly helps you identify which foods are negatively affecting your health.

Although elimination diets can be effective for certain conditions, the Lion Diet is unsustainable and high in saturated fat, and it lacks key nutrients.

If you believe certain foods in your diet may be causing symptoms or negatively affecting your health, its best to speak to a healthcare professional to determine the best course of treatment for you.

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A whole-of-health approach is required to support people in healthy eating, exercise and wellness, according to a new study.

A restricted-calorie diet and significant weight loss allowed people with diabetes and hypertension to reduce their medication for both conditions in a small international study.Adding to the body of evidence on the effectiveness of lifestyle factors in managing diabetes and other chronic conditions, the UK DiRECT study found the 12-week low-calorie soup and shake program could bring about remission of type 2 diabetes and lower blood pressure.Dr Gary Deed, Chair of RACGP Diabetes Specific Interest Network, told newsGP the study reinforces current guidelines to consider weight loss, education and healthy eating approaches.Even if patients have been on medications for a long time, such as in this study with blood-pressure medication, lifestyle [changes] have shown significant benefits in some patients, he said.This study reinforces that focusing on significant weight loss, if achievable, can change peoples need for blood pressure medications.It really just again reinforces that GPs are able to support patients through different lifestyle processes, one of which one is a very low-calorie weight loss dietary program, but it should be individualised.Dr Deed notes the study was only a short pilot of early-stage diabetes and not all of the 143 participants achieved significant weight loss that affected their blood pressure medication.Published in Diabetologia, the study involved undertaking an 830-calorie, nutritionally complete diet that would induce weight loss of more than 15 kg in 12 weeks.Participants stopped their medications at the start of the trial, but started taking them again if their diabetes or hypertension control was reduced. This occurred in 28 per cent of the trial cohort.It found the average blood pressure fell as people lost weight, and continued to fall after the diet ended.Dr Deed said while the calorie-restricted diet is not impossible in general practice, support services are needed.Its a model that we can try to work towards, with an accredited practicing dietitian, appropriate psychological support services for patients, he said.He said obesity and weight management are embedded in the RACGPs diabetes management guidelines, including to eat according to the Australian dietary guidelines, advising weight loss for people with overweight or obesity and type 2 diabetes, and physical activity.Its worthwhile individually assessing all patients and giving them a chance, Dr Deed said. This can put their diabetes in remission and support other management such as reduction of medication and improvement of cardiovascular fitness.People who are at risk and those newly diagnosed really should be offered lifestyle support at the get go.Its not just the responsibility of general practitioners. Its a whole-of-health approach.It really is a call to policy-makers to help align policy and economic support to preventative activity.These supports are publicly available in some states, Dr Deed said, pointing to the Get Healthy Information and Coaching Service in Queensland and in New South Wales that offers personalised healthy eating assistance.Guidelines encourage doctors to start tablets, but there have been few demonstrations of how tablets can be stopped, Newcastle Universitys Professor Roy Taylor said in a statement.My patients, like so many, do not like swallowing multiple tablets, and this study is important as we can now reassure them that stopping blood pressure tablets is not only safe but also good for their health.Weve shown that when substantial weight loss is achieved and maintained, patients can effectively manage both their blood pressure and type 2 diabetes without drugs.One of the studys authors, the University of Gladgows Professor Mike Lean, said researchers are pleased with the results of the study, which aimed to evaluate the safety and efficacy of removing blood pressure medication at the start of the weight-loss program.The DiRECT trial was done entirely in primary care, he said.The evidence shows that GPs can safely offer an evidence-based intensive weight management intervention, aiming for substantial weight loss and remission of type 2 diabetes.The study further highlights the links between diet, weight, type 2 diabetes and hypertension, and how long-term support to maintain weight loss is vital.Log in below to join the conversation.

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