Obesity Solutions, AI Nutrition Trackers, and More

Public Health Without Politics offers health tips, policy insights, and strategies to combat America's chronic disease crisis.

Read time: 4 minutes

Obesity Rates Drop: What’s Behind the Change?

  • Obesity Down? Rates dropped for the first time in a decade. Experts say Ozempic may be why.

  • Regardless, obesity is still a massive problem for America. So, what’s the solution? RFK Jr. thinks it’s lifestyle choices. Elon Musk thinks it’s Ozempic. Both are good hypothesis, but we need evidence-based research to determine the answer.

  • The FDA warned four companies for selling unapproved weight-loss drugs.

  • GLP inhibitors may help with other chronic diseases. The Financial Times explores their potential in treating conditions like alcohol addiction and Alzheimer's.

  • Not Helpful: San Francisco's Department of Public Health has hired a fat-positivity advocate…

Practical Tips to Combat Chronic Disease

Eat

  • Be mindful of portion sizes. Insider Food has an excellent video that shows you the portion sizes of America vs. the UK. As one funny comment puts it:

    • UK: “..and this is the large”
      US: "Hold my 1.5 gallon Diet Coke”

  • Portions in America are too large. A simple trick is to cut your usual portion in half—this can help curb overeating and promote healthier habits.

Move

  • Movement is medicine. Cold near you? Try these winter workout tips.

Sleep

  • It can worsen over the holidays. Here are ways you can get better sleep over the next two weeks.

Relax

  • Mental health is critical for overall well-being, but stress can spike this time of year. Meditation can help.

Read the full post on my Substack here.

Richard Williams