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The Age Group Most Responsible for the Obesity Rate Spike in New Jersey

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  • Obesity Rates Rising in New Jersey: In 2013, the overall obesity rate in New Jersey was 25.7%. By 2023, it had climbed to 28.5%—a jump of 2.8 percentage points.
  • Adults Aged 25 to 34 See Sharpest Spike: Adults aged 25-34 in New Jersey saw the steepest increase of any age group at 4.1 percentage points, with their obesity rate growing from 23.7% to 27.8% during that span.

by Invigor Medical 

Ridgewood NJ, Obesity remains a major public health challenge in the United States, affecting more than one-third of adults and contributing to a wide range of chronic conditions, including heart disease, diabetes, and certain cancers. It is strongly associated with physical inactivity, poor diet, genetics, and socioeconomic factors, and its prevalence continues to grow. Over the past decade, obesity rates have increased across every adult age group, rising by approximately five percentage points nationally.

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Novo Nordisk’s Latest Obesity Treatment Shows Promising Results

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Ridgewood NJ, Novo Nordisk’s latest obesity treatment medication, amycretin, has shown promising results, with patients shedding 13% of their body weight in a mere 12 weeks. This new drug, which targets GLP-1 and amylin hormones associated with hunger and satiety, may outperform semaglutide in effectiveness. However, before amycretin becomes widely accessible, it must undergo extensive and lengthier trials. The positive outcomes from the initial trials have propelled Novo Nordisk’s stock to surge by up to 8.3%.

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New Jersey’s Blueberry Pie Called a ‘gateway food to obesity’ a New Study Finds

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  • Half of New Jerseyans admit sweet treats trigger prolonged spells of unhealthy eating. 
  • Hawaii residents the most likely to succumb to desserts.
  • Infographic showing iconic sweet treats in each state.

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Ridgewood NJ, New Jersey’s Blueberry Pie has been named and shamed as a ‘gateway food to obesity’ according to research by DrugGenius.com, a provider of reliable, evidence-based information about prescription medications.

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How Does Hearing Loss Affect Your Quality of Life?

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There are many reasons for hearing loss. For example, when we age, we may gradually experience declines in our hearing ability. Since it is slow and gradual when the loss is due to the typical effects of aging, we may not notice it for a while. 

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Obesity Leads to elevated risk of severe COVID-19 disease

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Ridgewood NJ, according to Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security ,the US CDC updated its guidance regarding individuals at elevated risk of severe COVID-19 disease and death due to underlying medical conditions, including more detailed information regarding the risk associated with obesity. The previous iteration of the guidance noted that individuals with a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or higher were at elevated risk of severe COVID-19 disease. The most recent update includes multiple categories: obesity (BMI of greater than 30 but less than 40) and severe obesity (BMI of 40 or greater). Additionally, the guidance notes that individuals “having overweight” (BMI of greater than 25 but less than 30) may also be at elevated risk of severe disease. The expanded risk group could potentially mean that 72% of all Americans are at elevated risk of severe disease based solely on their weight. Notably, BMI does not accurately characterize body fat percentage or overweight/obesity in all individuals, but it provides a simplified metric to help categorize risk associated with these conditions.

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OBESITY LINKED TO SEVERE CORONAVIRUS 

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Huntington NY, according to Dr David Butchin, Huntington Hospital’s Director of Bariatric Surgery, has over 20 years expeience and is a Northwell Health physcian hospitals are reporting a higher number of coronavirus patients that are overwieght or obese and suffer from diabetes.

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