After weight loss, exercise beats weight-loss drugs for heart health

After weight loss, exercise beats weight-loss drugs for heart health

People with severe obesity who exercise regularly have healthier blood vessels and lower inflammation than those who rely on medication alone, a new study shows. More and more people are living with severe obesity, and weight-loss medication is being used widely. But what does that mean for overall health beyond weight loss? A new study from the University of Copenhagen shows that exercise plays a crucial role in cardiovascular health—even after…

A Harvard Evolutionary Biologist Explains Why Exercise Matters on GLP-1s

Olivia Farrar in Harvard Magazine: About 11 percent of U.S. adults—roughly 28 million Americans—are now taking GLP-1 medications for weight loss, according to a recent Gallup poll. The drugs have transformed conversations around obesity, appetite, and metabolism. Lost in much of the dialogue, however, is how these drugs should fit into a broader approach to physical health and exercise. Separately, as demand surges, new debates have begun to u…