New findings determined that practicing time-restricted eating (TRE) by eating early in the day (eTRE) was more effective for weight loss than eating over a window of 12 or more hours in adults with obesity.

Relative to the control eating group, the eTRE plus energy restriction trial group lost an additional 2.3 kg, an approximate 50% improvement in weight loss.

Study author Courtney M. Peterson, PhD, University of Alabama at Birmingham and colleagues noted that eTRE is both feasible, with participants averaging 6.0 days per week on average and may lead to greater improvements in mood, which may benefit adherence.

It also improves mood by decreasing fatigue and feelings of depression-dejection and increasing vigor, and those who can stick with eTRE lose more body fat and trunk fat, Peterson wrote. However, eTRE did not affect most fasting cardiometabolic risk factors in the main intention-to-treat analysis.

To determine the efficacy of eTRE on weight loss and cardiometabolic health, investigators conducted the 14-week, parallel-arm trial between August 2018 - April 2020. They included new patients with obesity at the Weight Loss Medicine Clinic of the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) Hospital. Eligible patients were 25 - 75 years old, had a body mass index (BMI) between 30.0 and 60.0, and were not diabetic or had a severe or unstable chronic medical condition.

They were randomized to follow low eTRE with an 8-hour eating window between 7:00 and 15:00 or a control eating schedule with a self-selected 12-hour window designed to mimic US median meal filming habits, noted the investigators. All received weight-loss treatment with energy restriction.

The study enrolled 90 participants (72 [80%] female), with a mean BMI of 39.6 and mean age of 43 years. The findings suggest the eTRE + ER group adhered to a mean of 6.0 days per week, which was lower than the control + ER group (6.3 days per week; P = .03).

Both study groups achieved clinically meaningful weight loss (-6.3 kg vs -4.0 kg), but the eTRE + ER intervention was more effective for weight loss, losing an additional 2.3 kg (95% confidence interval [CI], -3.7 to -0.9 kg; P = .002).

However, investigators noted there was no statistically significant differences in absolute fat loss (-1.4 kg; 95% CI, -2.9 to 0.2 kg; P = .09) or the ratio of fat loss to weight loss (n = 41; -4.2%; 95% CI, -14.9 to 6.5%; P = .43).

Moreover, the eTRE+ER intervention lowered diastolic blood pressure by an additional 4 mm Hg (95% CI, -8 to 0 mm Hg; P = .04) relative to CON+ER. The effects of eTRE+ER were equivalent to reducing calorie intake by an additional 214 kcal/d.

The intervention was additionally more effective at improving total mood disturbances, including fatigue-inertia, depression-dejection, and vigor-activity. All other cardiometabolic risk factors, food intake, physical activity, and sleep outcomes were similar between groups, reported the investigators.

In invited commentary, Shalender Bhasin, MB, BS, Harvard Medical School, noted the limitations of this studys findings, including a lack of clarity on whether TRE late in the day is deleterious and a lack of generalization to those with cardiometabolic disorders.

Substantially larger randomized clinical trials of longer duration are needed to comprehensively evaluate the hypothesized benefits and risks of long-term TRE of calorically restricted diets in adults, Bhasin said. For now, TRE is a promising idea in need of stronger clinical trial evidence to support its benefits and long-term safety.

The study, Effectiveness of Early Time-Restricted Eating for Weight Loss, Fat Loss, and Cardiometabolic Health in Adults With Obesity: A Randomized Clinical Trial, was published in JAMA Internal Medicine.

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Whether we like it or not, womens sense of body image is largely shaped up by societal standards and stereotypes. Being thin sometimes takes precedence over being fit. But at what cost, really? At one point in life you do realize what truly matters, and thats when you start a healthy weight loss and body transformation process. Thats just what happened with Radhika Nihalani, a 39-year-old public relations professional and communication strategist.

Today, shes a woman who balances career, motherhood and her own wellness with equal gusto. But it has been a learning curve, and something that all women can learn from.

I have had a love-hate relation with my body since as long as I can remember. I went from being a fat cute 80 kg teen to running 20 kms a day with literally no food, going down to an anorexic 48 kilo young adult. I had no perspective on fitness or nutrition I just wanted to be thin, Nihalani tells Health Shots on a candid note.

For the unversed, anorexia is a psychological eating disorder in which a person self-starves, suffers excessive weight loss and fears becoming fat.

Nihalani, who is now a regular at the gym, says it took a lot of self discipline to prevent herself from falling deeper into the anorexic life.

Once she found a good balance and started to live a fit and nutritious life, she got pregnant! That also meant eating away to her hearts delight.

I totally let myself loose and ate like I had never eaten food before! I was confident I will lose the weight easily I had done it before, I can do it again, she shared.

But reality hit her hard post her first pregnancy.

Once the baby was out, I realized the struggle, the uphill battle, the nights I wanted to bury my face and not wake up for a week, to the days I wished ended even before they started. My body had changed, it was resisting any weight loss and I was losing my will to fight it (must I confess, I have phenomenal will power), said Nihalani, who is a mother of two and the founder of Mumbai-based Think Ink Communications.

Hardships are aplenty be it in motherhood, professional life or in a weight loss journey.

Its hard. Raising a baby (or two) is hard. Raising a baby and going back to work is hard. Raising a baby, going back to work and getting back to shape is Goddamn hard, she adds.

Women tend to put a lot of pressure on themselves to become a certain shape. To add to that, the social media pressures are intense.

When we dont achieve that size, we stress eat, we dont work out we do everything we arent supposed to be doing. Its a vicious cycle almost impossible to break away from, Nihalani points out, voicing the agony of every woman who struggles to look Insta-perfect nowadays.

Nevertheless, she is happy about the fact that she is slowly embracing her body in its shape and form.

Im finally learning to love my body, with all its bulges and fat pockets. Does it mean that I dont want to lose weight? Hell yes, I do! But I have started to love my body and I can feel it love me right back, she says.

How?

I respect my body to be able to see me through hard work days and harder mom nights. It allows me to be a badass at work and be a super enthusiastic mom, shares Nihalani.

Also read: 8 amazing things that happen to your body when you just lose 5 kgs

It is only after her second delivery that she joined a gym and that has been a life-changing experience for her. It didnt just alter her weight loss journey, but also changed her perspective on fitness.

Now I am just not working out to be thin, but to be strong. I have many bad days where I dont want to put in any work and miraculously become a side that I see on all magazine covers But you let those days pass. You learn to accept yourself at your weakest, eating two ice creams post dinner and at your strongest, juggling work, kids, life the way only a mom can do.

Take that 30 minutes (if not more) out for yourself. Not for your husband, your parents, your in laws, your children, but for yourself! For Nihalani, one hour a day of me time is sacred for her because of the mental strength it adds to her life.

It reminds me that I can push myself without falling apart, it reminds me that a determined mind can achieve anything, it reminds me that when you feel like giving up is exactly when you shouldnt but more than anything it reminds me that we all should take out some time for ourselves to do something that make our hearts truly happy! Just for ourselves, she wrote in a recent Instagram post.

Pick up any form of fitness that you like and do it every single day. It might seem impossible when you are constantly doing a zillion things, but its possible.

Slowly you will see your body change and thats magic. Its not a short sprint its a marathon. We have to keep at it. Remember that losing weight is short-term decision, and embracing fitness is a lifestyle change, she concludes.

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Getting fit after 50 requires a bit more effort than it did in your 30s and 40sespecially if you haven't been active in a while. The reason for this is as you get older, your body begins to change. It's a time of life when you lose lean muscle mass, and your metabolism slows down as a result. What's a 50-year-old supposed to do if the weight is simply not coming off? It's important to know the right plan since there are fitness mistakes at 50 that can prevent you from losing weight.

It's important to be active during your entire life to maintain your fitness and control your weight, but not everyone has been diligent over the years. Don't stress, because it's never too late to start a solid routinejust be sure it's the right one. Whether you're already working out or want to start an effective fat-loss routine, beware of the mistakes you may be making that will prevent you from losing fat. Read on to learn more, and next up, don't miss The 6 Best Exercises for Strong and Toned Arms in 2022, Trainer Says.

One of the biggest mistakes people at 50 make is thinking that performing cardio is the best way to lose weight. It's also a common belief that lower intensity is the way to go since they're older and they want to take it easy. The truth is, cardio is not the most effective tool for weight loss, and if you are doing cardio, it should be done at higher intensities in order to maximize your calorie burn.

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So many people think they should run miles and diet in order to burn fat. Simply put, if your goal is to drop pounds, you should make strength training the main focus of your training, aiming for at least 2 to 3 sessions per week. By strength training, you can lose approximately 1.4 percent of your body fat. In fact, studies indicate that by strength training properly, you can lose body fat without needing to go on a diet. So start pumping some ironyou will not be disappointed with the results.

Regardless of how hard you work at it, performing strength training isn't a great segment of your workout if you're not doing it properly. Many people believe that in order to lose fat, you have to use lighter weights and perform higher reps. Think again, because it's exactly the opposite.

Since building and maintaining lean muscle is the biggest priority when you want to burn fat, you need to challenge your body to lift heavier weights. If you're used to training in the 15+ rep range, it's prime time to bump it down and play in the 6 to 10 zone instead.

Be sure that along with your strength training, you perform mostly compound exercises. Presses, rows, squats, and hinge movements are all great choices to add to your routine.

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Many people who are on their fitness journey enjoy tracking their stats on their smartwatches to see how many calories they've burned. It's great to get data on your training and see where you're going. Beware, however, that many calorie trackers overestimate the amount you burn.6254a4d1642c605c54bf1cab17d50f1e

Additionally, some individuals track their calories burned and have a false idea that they can eat that back. Just because your watch says you burned 300 calories, that doesn't mean you should have 300 extra calories. Instead of looking at calories burned, focus on improving your workout performance and staying within your calorie deficit.

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The toughest part when embarking on a weight loss journey is to choose the right form of workout and even when one is sure about the workout plan one should know everything about it. Do not start on a weight loss journey only by knowing a thing or two.While we all know about the benefits that different forms of exercises provide us, we are mostly unaware of the health complications and injuries posed by them. Most of us are also oblivious to the fact that workouts yield benefit to the body only when done in a proper duration and in the correct technique.Weightlifting is one of the best forms of workout. There are several types of weightlifting exercises like push-ups, chest press, squats, deadlift, rows, curls, dips, shoulder press and more. However, there are several risks of injury when it is not done properly.Read: 5 things we can learn from Richa Chadhas weight loss journey

Common injuries that can happen during weightliftingAs per a research report, "Weight-training can cause significant musculoskeletal injuries such as fractures, dislocations, spondylolysis, spondylolisthesis, intervertebral disk herniation, and meniscal injuries of the knee."

Pectoralis tendon ruptures: Incorrect way of weightlifting can lead to pectoralis tendon ruptures. The pectoralis major muscle is the bulk of the anterior chest mass. Rupture in this mass is also seen during boxing, and windsurfing sports.

As per a study majority of pectoralis major injuries are the result of bench pressing, which is a very commonly performed exercise, especially by novice weightlifters.

Distal biceps tendon rupture: Distal biceps tendon rupture is also commonly seen among weightlifters. This is usually treated through a surgical repair. Chronic distal bicep tendon ruptures may require the patient to have allograft reconstruction of the tendon.

Capsulolabral injuries: Injury to the capsulolabral complex of the shoulder is commonly seen among athletes but its occurrence in weightlifters is considerably high. A 2017 research study published in the Journal of Orthopaedicssays that, "Upper extremity resistance training exercises place emphasis on large muscle groups to create strength and hypertrophy while neglecting smaller muscles responsible for upper extremity joint stabilization. Specifically, exercises that emphasize larger muscle groups may create an imbalance of the internal versus external rotator cuff musculature, rotator cuff-deltoid force couple, and periscapular musculature. These imbalances have been associated with shoulder injury in various investigations."

How to prevent such injuries from happeningExperts say chronic ruptures and tears are due to the fact that the trainer focuses only on the large muscle groups neglecting the smaller groups which are actually responsible for joint stability.

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Whether its promoting shiny, thicker hair and a clearer complexion or providing more energy to tackle the day, protein is essential to any well-balanced diet. Since breakfast is the most important meal of the day, we asked health and nutrition experts for 3 ways to add more protein to it, and how to lose weight healthily in the process. Read on for tips, suggestions and insight from Jay Cowin, registered nutritionist and Director of Formulations at ASYSTEM, and Trista Best, registered dietitian at Balance One Supplements.

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Whether you're making an omelet or just craving scrambled eggs for breakfast, Cowin notes that using egg whites is an instant way to add more protein to your diet. Protein, he stresses, is needed for healthy weight loss for several reasons. "The best breakfast food for healthy weight loss is anything that's packed with protein or filled with nutrients," he says, "Eating protein while doing strength training will help you maintain muscle mass, which means the weight you'll shed during this period will be pure body fat."

With that said, Cowin suggests eating an egg white and vegetable omelet this week for weight loss-promoting protein. "Egg whitesarelow in caloriesbut very high in protein," Cowin adds, "They're also a good source of vitamin B. Making an omelet with this, plus vegetables is a great way to get some nutrients into your breakfast." Some good vegetable options he recommends include spinach, mushrooms, and onions.

Cowin explains thatout of the three macronutrients (fat, carbs, protein), protein will keep you fullest for the longest because it "suppresses your appetite." This, he notes, is a "big help when you're trying to cut back." Protein also has a "higher thermic effect than the other macronutrients," which means your body has to burn many calories to digest and process it, he points out.

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While oats are already protein-rich on their own, Cowin has another idea to add even more of the nutrient to your first meal of the day. "A great breakfast food that's filled with protein is oats," he says, "You can pair this up with some almond milk and some berries, or even blend them all together with ice and add some protein powder to turn it into a shake." This, he says, is "convenient for those who are always on the go." You can also make overnight oats, he suggests "which you can customize any way you like."

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While avocado toast already does have protein itself from the fruit used to make it, Best suggests adding a fried or scrambled egg to your meal for even more protein. Eggs, she says,are a low-calorie and nutrient dense food. In addition, they are also and a great source of protein, which is needed for satiety (to help with weight loss) and metabolic rate.Best explains that avocado toast is becoming a "very popular breakfast staple, especially among health enthusiasts and those wanting to integrate healthier eating," she notes, adding that avocado toast is also a great meal idea for anyone trying to lose weight.

Avocados paired with eggs is an "excellent way to take in many nutrients and healthy fats that can improve our health," she stresses, as these foods are "beneficial for heart health, inflammation, and even skin health."These factors (along with the protein from the eggs) will "cause the digestion process to slow down which will keep the consumer full for longer and thereby prevent overeating."Best recommends making your avocado toast and egg meal with whole wheat bread, as "the healthy fats that avocados provide along with the fiber found in whole wheat toast are an incredible weight loss combination."

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A student who managed to lose an incredible amount of weight had their efforts slammed by their "fat" family, who said they're going to pile the pounds back on.

They shared the dysfunctional situation to Reddit, under username u/ShiftDry9280, where their post, which can be read here, has amassed more than 8,000 upvotes, while the top comment was liked more than 12,000 times.

In the post the student claimed both they and their family were overweight growing up, after never being taught "good nutrition, portion sizes," amid a lack of exercise.

After going to college, they soon realized their plates were piled high in comparison to their peers, while they also started doing exercise.

Over the next 2 years they went from a size 22 to a 12, but their family poured scorn on their achievement when they visited home.

While it's not clear where the family is based, obesity is a serious problem among American adults.

Obesity is measured via a person's BMI (Body Mass Index), with adults who have a calculation of between 25 and 30 classed as overweight, and over 30 is obese.

Statistics from the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) revealed nearly half of adults, 41.9 percent, were obese, using data from 2017 to 2020.

That number is up from 30.5 percent between 1999-2000, while the cases of severe obesity rose 4.7 percent to 9.2 percent in the 3 years to 2020.

"Obesity-related conditions include heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes and certain types of cancer. These are among the leading causes of preventable, premature death," they said.

And it seems the Redditor's college education is among the factors associated with healthier habits, as the CDC added: "Overall, men and women with college degrees had lower obesity prevalence compared with those with less education."

They explained after starting college: "I learned quickly that my family's habits weren't healthy. For years they always said the weight was genetic...

"Naturally I ended up losing some weight. Like size 22 to tight size 12. I really like the way I look, you can see my collarbones!"

After returning home for summer, the difference in their eating habits compared to their family was evident.

They admitted: "When we would order pizzas 2 years ago we'd basically each get our own and it would be gone that night. We had pizza night when I got home and I ate 2 slices and that was it.

"Last week my mom made her special lasagna. I made a size salad to go with it. She always plates the meals and then sets the big dish in the middle so we can have more. Well the piece she gave me was way too big. So I cut it in half and served myself more salad."

But that annoyed their siblings, who claimed she was disrespecting their mom with the portion.

"My sister immediately got on my case about how rude that was to Mom because she worked hard on the lasagna. I said that I couldn't eat that much food in one sitting and she scoffed and said that didn't used to be a problem. I said yes but if you can't tell, things have changed a little.

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"She got in my face and said that I brought my college bulls**t home with me and I should have left it at the door and ate like a normal person. I told her that I was eating like a normal person, that everyone I knew at school eats like this and that we're the abnormality. That's it's not normal to be so stuffed at the table you're in pain.

"My brother chimed in saying that I'd just gain the weight back so stop pretending I'm better than they are. But I don't think I am at all. I'm no better than anyone. But I also don't think I'm wrong for sticking to smaller portions instead of being stuffed all the time."

After asking for advice, their family's habits, and viewpoint, was slammed by Redditors.

AnonRandThrowaway said: "NTA. You do you. You can tell your mom that the food is delicious without eating 3 servings. And you can tell your brother and sister to pound sand."

Mzpljc wrote: "NTA. They're pissy because they've been directly confronted with evidence that their size is their own fault."

RandomNick42 commented: "They see she is better than them, at healthy eating, and they want her to get back to being fat so they can feel better about themselves."

Newsweek contacted u/ShiftDry9280 for comment.

If you have a similar family dilemma, let us know via life@newsweek.com. We can ask experts for advice, and your story could be featured on Newsweek.

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Kerry Katona has said you could park a bicycle in her behind after holiday weight-gain. (Getty Images)

Kerry Katona has joked that you could park a bicycle in her behind, after embarking on a mission to shed the weight she gained on holiday.

The 41-year-old former Atomic Kitten star and mother-of-five recently returned from a family holiday in Spain and after seeing paparazzi photographs of herself on the beach has declared herself to be on a weight loss mission.

Katona shared in a video on social media: "My God! The size of that a**e! If anyone needs to know where to park their bike - right here", she quipped pointing to a photograph of herself taken from behind in a bikini.

Read more: Kerry Katona once wanted 'to drive car off bridge' amid money worries

The reality TV star - who earlier this year declared she was a millionaire thanks to the money she has raised through online subscription site OnlyFans - told her 801K Followers she is determined to get fit.

Katona posted a video of herself sweating it out on the treadmill, and said: "I tell you what I am losing this weight!"

The singer compared herself to a whale, adding, "After seeing pictures of myself in the paper... I am the one who swallowed Pinocchio and his dad."

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Katona went on: "I want all of you to follow me on this journey. I'm going to document everything that I do. I'm going to lose this weight once and for f***ing all. I'm going to lose it.

"I'm not as young as I used to be, it's not as easy to keep it off. I'm just f***ing fat. I love my food, I do but I love my kids more. I want to be around for a long, long time."

The former I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! winner insisted she is maintaining a body positive image for her children - but she also wanted to be healthy.

She said: "I am embracing my body! I am very open and honest with my kids.

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"Ive had surgery. Why lie to them? But Im a 41-year-old woman. Im entitled to do what I want to do after having five kids. And Im very open and honest with my kids and hopefully everything that Ive had done will put them off for life! But I'm not going to hide away what Ive done!

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"Yes, I look huge. Its not healthy, its not good. I need to get in the gym when I get home. Ive definitely got body issues. I love my food. I think thats the problem. I love it so much. So there we go. My bodys just swollen."

The singer is mother to daughters Molly, 20, and Lilly, 19, from her marriage to Brian McFadden, as well as daughter Heidi, 15, and son Max, 14, from her second marriage to Mark Croft. She also has eight-year-old daughter Dylan-Jorge from her relationship with late husband George Kay.

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Katona is engaged to personal trainer Ryan Mahoney, who she met on dating app Bumble in 2018. He proposed in August 2020.

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HOW often have you felt a twinge in your back and blamed your sciatica?

This nerve is a real problem area for lots of people, causing shooting pains and numbness.

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If you keep finding yourself clutching your lower back in agony, or worrying about a slipped disc, rest assured, youre not alone and it should heal fairly quickly, as I tell one reader this week.

As always, however common a health problem is, no question is too silly or small just drop me a line.

Im here to help.

Here are some of the letters I have received this week.

Q) Can you advise me about spine trouble? Mine is so painful. I hate scans, and they say sciatica cant be operated on.

A) Spine trouble is a broad subject, as there are a number of issues people may have with the spine. You mention sciatica, so lets focus on that.

Sciatica is a common condition that I see in general practice all the time. Its caused by irritation to the sciatic nerve.

The sciatic nerve is the longest nerve in the body. It starts in the lower back, travels through your hip and goes all the way down to the foot.

It is most commonly irritated by pressure from a bulging disc in the spine.

If the disc, which sits between the vertebra gets squashed, some of its jelly-like contents can bulge out into the space where the sciatic nerve sits. This is sometimes referred to as a slipped disc.

So while the problem is at the level of the lower back, people often feel symptoms lower down, in the buttock, leg and foot.

This is because the nerve isnt able to tell where exactly it is being compressed, so symptoms may be along its whole length.

Most commonly people experience nerve-type pain, with a stabbing, burning or shooting nature, sometimes people have pins and needles, numbness or weakness.

There is a good video on the NHS website explaining what it is. See nhs.uk/conditions/sciatica and scroll to the bottom.

In most cases symptoms resolve on their own over about six weeks, and youll likely benefit from painkillers during this period.

Its important to keep moving an exercise video is available on the NHS website, just search exercises for sciatica.

In some cases further treatment is required, including surgery, but this wouldnt be the right option for everyone.

There are alternatives such as painkilling injections, and other procedures which use radiofrequency waves to block nerves.

An MRI scan gives the best view of what is happening with the nerves in the body.

Always seek medical attention immediately if you have back pain associated with loss of control of your bladder or bowels, inability to fully empty your bladder, or progressive weakness of both legs.

Q) How can you lose weight while you are pregnant?

A) It is quite common to lose a small amount of weight in the first trimester, especially with severe morning sickness.

This small unintentional weight loss in early pregnancy will not harm the baby. Intentional weight loss is not usually recommended.

Weight gain in pregnancy is normal and varies greatly, though is mostly between 10kg and 12.5kg, most of which is put on after week 20. Its widely known that we need to eat a little more while pregnant, but only around 200 calories a day.

The advice for women who are overweight or have obesity is that with proper nutrition guidance, it is safe and feasible to restrict weight gain, or even aim to maintain their pre-pregnancy weight.

Pregnancy is a unique opportunity to establish new and healthier habits.

Healthy eating and physical activity will benefit both mother and baby.

If the pregnant person doesnt usually exercise, then start out with about 15 minutes of continuous exercise, three times per week, increasing gradually towards 30-minute sessions every day. Healthy exercise includes swimming and pregnancy yoga.

Actual weight loss in pregnancy should only be the aim in those who have received individualised medical advice and are receiving support to do so safely.

This is only likely to be the case when the pregnant person has severe obesity or poorly controlled diabetes, and the weight loss is likely to mitigate some of the risks associated with these conditions.

Q) Why would I keep getting urinary tract infections (UTIs) when Ive been on eight antibiotics this past two months, and my bloods are OK?

Recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs) are becoming more and more common. A major reason for this is the global antimicrobial resistance crisis.

UTIs are generally becoming harder to treat as the bacteria become resistant to antibiotics.

While repeated infections tend to be caused by the same type of bacteria, some UTIs, like yours, now manage to survive multiple rounds of antibiotic treatment.

There are a few things women can do to reduce our risk of UTIs, such as urinating immediately after sex and wiping from front to back after going to the toilet.

The next steps will depend on your personal details and full medical history.

However, it is likely that some investigations are required, including urine cultures, a blood test and a scan of your kidneys.

Odd feeling in my throat

Q) FOR months I have felt like something is stuck in my throat. Ive had gastroscopy done and a stool sample taken. The results came back negative.

Ive been prescribed Lansoprazole and Gaviscon but neither helped. Im awaiting an appointment where I will have an examination done via my nostrils. I can still eat and drink well. Whats going on?

A) The sensation of something stuck in the throat is often named globus. Globus can be caused by many things, such as an increased tension of muscles or irritation in the throat.

One common cause is excess stomach acid and reflux of it into the oesophagus. This can cause burning to the lining of the oesophagus, and the associated swelling can give the symptom of globus.

It seems your doctors have considered this, hence the medications that reduce stomach acid and the camera test.

The stool test was likely to identify the presence of Helicobacter pylori. This is a type of bacteria that is present in many of us and causes no issues, so can be left alone, but it can increase the production of stomach acid, so in those with symptoms it is best to eradicate it with antibiotics.

A nasendoscopy is a camera inserted via the nostril and this can look at the back of the throat and voicebox, to identify any inflammation, injury or structural cause.

Sometimes these tests find nothing, and actually one of the commonest causes of globus is stress and anxiety.

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When you're tired of cooking at home a night out sounds ideal. Whether you're trying something new or going to sit down at one of your favorite restaurants, dining out can be needed once in a while. However, when you're trying to lose weight, a night out sounds more like a glutinous activity than a treat.

If you're watching your weight, that shouldn't stop you from being able to go out and enjoy a meal at a restaurant with friends and family. It just means you have to be more careful about what you eat and how much you eat. We spoke with Lisa Young, PhD, RDN, author of Finally Full, Finally Slim, a nutritionist in private practice, and a member of our Medical Expert Board, to give us the scoop on how we can dine out and still lose weight. Read on to see how to go about it. Then, for more on dining out, check out The #1 Worst Thing to Order at The Cheesecake Factory, Says Dietitian.

It is possible to go to a restaurant and order a bowl of pasta when you're trying to lose weight. However, although delicious, try not to eat it all in one sitting. Instead, try to separate it with some other filling yet healthier options.6254a4d1642c605c54bf1cab17d50f1e

"Restaurant portions are huge, so it pays to split an entree and order an extra salad and a side of vegetables to share," says Young.

Plus, you get to have leftovers to eat the next day. That's an extra perk!

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When you go out to eat with friends and/or family, it may sometimes feel like a big reunion or celebration. Typically speaking, this will call for some alcoholic drinks, with a cheers to your time together.

"If you're trying to lose weight, it really helps to watch the alcohol intake," says Young. "And, if you are drinking, drink with a meal."

If you're not drinking alcohol, you still want to make sure your drink option is on the healthier side.

"Limit drinks with sodas and sugary syrups," suggests Young.

Did you ever purposefully eat less throughout the day knowing you were going to eat out and have a big meal? Well, it's time to put that habit to rest.

"We are often famished when we arrive at the restaurant," shares Young. "Eating a healthy snack an hour or two before heading out helps."

Skipping meals has also been linked to weight gain, according to research posted in the Nutrients journal. Therefore, it's important to eat every meal and to not starve yourself.

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One of the first things the waiters and waitresses put down on your table is a bread basket. And although it's tempting, there are better options when you dine out to lose weight.

"Instead of eating the entire bread basket, which we often do when we sit down in the restaurant and wait for our main dish to arrive, order a healthy appetizer," says Young.

Young suggests enjoying a salad with mixed vegetables or a vegetable-based soup.Vegetables can help keep you fuller longer, which is great when trying not to overeat and trying to lose weight.

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CLEVELAND, Ohio Studies suggest that moderate alcohol consumption is linked to worse cognitive function, and weight loss surgery leads to higher rates of of both marriages and divorces.

Cleveland.com is rounding up some of the most notable local and national health news making headlines online. Heres what you need to know for Tuesday, Aug. 2.

Moderate alcohol consumption is linked to worse cognitive function, an observational study out of the United Kingdom suggests.

Among nearly 21,000 people in the United Kingdom Biobank cohort, alcohol intake above four standard drinks per week was associated with markers of higher brain iron in multiple basal ganglia regions, according to researchers.

Markers of higher brain iron were in turn associated with poorer scores on tests of executive function, reaction speed and problem solving.

The findings suggest a way in which alcohol can cause cognitive decline. The study results were published in the journal PLoS Medicine.

Americans who have weight loss surgery are more than twice as likely to get married or divorced within five years, as compared to the general U.S. population, a new study suggests.

Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh School of Public Health looked at changes in marital status among nearly 1,500 adults who had gastric bypass or gastric sleeve weight loss surgery from 2006 to 2009.

The majority kept the same relationship status for five years after their surgery, and 18% of single people got married, compared to 7% in the general American population. The study also found that 8% of married couples got divorced double the rate for their counterparts in the general population. Another 5% of married people got separated.

People who lost more weight were more likely to get separated or divorced, as were those who reported an increase in sexual desire after surgery, the research team found.

The journal Annals of Surgery recently published the findings.

Black patients have a dramatically higher risk of advanced vision loss after being newly diagnosed with primary open angle glaucoma when compared to white patients, suggests a new study from New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai.

The findings suggests that African-Americans have a risk factor for this illness, and that more early glaucoma detection is needed in this community.

Glaucoma is the leading cause of blindness in the United States and primary open angle glaucoma is the most common type.

Researchers analyzed nearly 210,000 participants from three databases of nurses and health professionals from the Nurses Health Study (enrolled between 1980 and 2018, and 1989-2019), and the Health Professionals Follow-up Study (enrolled between 1986 and 2018).

Within the study group, 1,946 patients developed glaucoma. Black patients made up 1.3% of the study, but had a nearly twofold increased risk of early visual loss, and a sixfold higher risk for advanced visual loss, when compared to white patients.

The study, published in Translational Vision Science and Technology, is among the first to use an artificial intelligence algorithm to break down visual field loss in new-onset glaucoma cases among Americans.

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