Why 15% weight loss is the new gold standard
2024 has been the year of weight-loss medications and next year will likely be too. But why is that? Simply put, these medications accelerate the weight-loss process and mitigate risk of chronic conditions at a rate that we have never seen before. We are so used to talking about the benefits of 5-7% weight loss, […]
Why a proven behavior-change program is key to unlocking lasting transformation
When it comes to weight loss, the allure of rapid results may lead to the misconception that true lasting change and transformation can happen overnight. With the increased public use of weight-loss medications as a quick-fix for treating obesity, the conversation of how to build a toolkit for sustainable weight-loss is more important than ever. […]
The weight-loss wall
The prevention of weight gain and clinical weight loss occupies a unique place in the realm of medicine—but this is not a fact to be celebrated. Within this context, there exists a wall that separates proven treatments from most American adults who could greatly benefit from them. On one side of the wall are well-established […]
Podcast: How to lose weight with Dr. Tim Church
Wondr Health Chief Medical Officer Dr. Tim Church, MD, MPH, PhD, joined LifeBlood podcast for a discussion on weight loss. Listen as Dr. Church talks about how to lose weight, why many of us struggle to do it, the impact of new weight-loss medications, the role incretins play in the process, and how to achieve […]
Weight loss, ROI, and systemic bias
Dr. Tim Church, MD, MPH, PHD, Wondr Health Chief Medical Officer, dives deeper into weight loss, financial return on investment, and bias. Finding the return on investment (ROI) of a benefit is like hunting a unicorn—elusive and difficult to prove its existence. With multiple peer-reviewed papers demonstrating its clinical efficacy and third-party validation, financial ROI […]
5 key takeaways from Obesity Week
Obesity and weight treatment strategies remain a concern within corporate America, as many employers are scratching their heads at how to best tackle their weight-related healthcare costs. Each year during ObesityWeek, The Obesity Society brings together the world’s leading experts and medical professionals to share knowledge on how to best prevent and treat obesity at […]