Towards a new definition of obesity
The body mass index is outdated We saw in a previous article that, while the World Health Organization (WHO) uses the Body Mass Index (BMI) to define obesity when the…
Choose your ideal weight
What is the ideal weight? Ideal weight refers to a body weight considered optimal for an individual's health, based on various criteria such as height, age, sex, muscle mass, body…
What is sarcopenia?
Sarcopenia: an under-recognized disease despite its major clinical implications Sarcopenia, characterized by age-related loss of muscle mass and reduced muscle strength and function, is associated with increased risk of falls,…
(When) will you become sarcopenic?
Sarcopenia: What is it and how can it be prevented? Sarcopenia is a little-known term that affects a significant proportion of the aging population. It refers to a progressive loss…
Unexpected Side Effects of GLP-1 Analogues?
Today, I was reflecting on GLP-1 agonist analogues (Glucagon-Like Peptide).Doesn’t ring a bell? Sure it does! It’s that new class of drugs (like semaglutide – Wegovy – Ozempic) that create…