It takes a lot of will to successfully lose weight, but a new research review suggests that "motivational" conversations with a health provider may make little difference. The review looked at studies ...

Lasting outcomes are often elusive in obesity treatment, and for decades, patients have been caught in an endless cycle of losing and regaining pounds. Enter the glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Women with diabetes may lose more weight if they not only diet and exercise, but also talk about why they need to make a change, a new study suggests. The study, published ...

How to Stay Motivated to Lose Weight We’ve all been there — feeling super inspired about a new weight loss meal plan or ...

In Part 2 of this series, Weight Loss Motivation: Secrets to Staying on Track, we discuss what new science reveals about the connection between internal reasons to change and successful weight loss.

Term Health Key Takeaways: Non-scale victories (NSVs) — like better-fitting clothes, more energy, or improved sleep — show meaningful weight loss ...

A recent BMC Public Health study analyzes self-monitoring data from Chinese adults who participated in a group weight loss intervention using a mixed-methods approach. Study: Why more successful? An ...

Weight loss counseling helped 64 women lose weight through lifestyle modifications, pharmacotherapy, and bariatric surgery. A weight loss program introduced in a primary care clinic helped women with ...

Women in leadership are often told to 'Lean In', designed to be motivational messaging demonstrating that they are more confident, strategic and resilient to setback. However, new research indicates ...