Too much of a good thing? Participants taking the highest dose of Eli Lilly’s new GLP-1 drug lost an average of 28.7% of their body weight in a late-stage trial, putting it on track to be a heavyweight in the crowded world of weight-loss and diabetes treatments. But in a surprising twist, top-line results show … Read more
Valerie Bertinelli documented her weight loss journey one day at a time. However, the 65-year-old recalled being fired as a spokesperson for an unnamed diet company after gaining the weight back. While on “The Drew Barrymore Show” last week, Bertinelli played a game called “Memory Bank,” where guests reflect on different life moments. Valerie Bertinelli on “The … Read more
Power down the play. Video games can be a fun way to relax and turn off your brain, and with 61% of Americans ages 5 to 90 report they play video games for at least an hour each week. But all that game time can add up, as new research shows how excessive game play can be … Read more
A high profile celebrity chef in Los Angeles is changing up the menu in his string of critically acclaimed restaurants to better serve clients who are dropping pounds at a record pace thanks to the help of weight loss shots. Chef Andrew Gruel says he’s cutting way back on foods loaded with carbs — like … Read more
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That’s some serious star power! Shortly after his baffling Pizza Hut commercial dropped, ex-NFL star Tom Brady was named chief wellness officer of eMed, a digital health platform for GLP-1 drugs and more. The seven-time Super Bowl champion, 48, joins the ranks of superstar athletes promoting the blockbuster weight loss and diabetes meds, a head-scratching … Read more
Too good to be true? While blockbuster GLP-1 drugs continue to reach new heights in popularity, they’re not without potential downsides, like bizarre side effects such as “Ozempic feet.” And while they boast impressive blood sugar and weight loss results — average weight lost is nearly 10% over a year — making one mistake could … Read more
Derek Bartel didn’t recognize himself. Looking back at photos from a recent trip, he was convinced his wife had pulled a prank. “Oh my god, is that me?” Bartel, 39, recalled thinking, certain she’d edited the images to make him look wider. “There’s no way I look like that.” But it was him — every shocking, … Read more
Matt Damon tackled his end goal flawlessly. The actor, 55, opened up about cutting down his weight for Christopher Nolan’s upcoming Greek epic “The Odyssey,” while on Jason and Travis Kelce’s “New Heights” podcast Wednesday. The retired athlete, 38, told the Hollywood vet that he looked “pretty yoked up” in set photos circulating online. Jason and Travis Kelce and Matt … Read more
Kathy Bates is continuing to show off the remarkable results of her weight loss journey. The “Matlock” star, 77, proudly revealed her slimmed-down figure at the 2026 Critics Choice Awards in Santa Monica, Calif. on Sunday night. Bates, who lost 100 pounds in part thanks to taking Ozempic, wore a black blazer and matching tailored … Read more
DEAR ABBY: I am a very overweight woman, but down 50 pounds from my top weight and continuing at a consistent, but slow, rate to lose. My A1C is now down to pre-diabetic, so I know my efforts are making a difference. I recently had a terrible bout of sciatica and pain in an arthritic … Read more
My hands were slick with sweat as I clutched the Wii controller, limbs flailing wildly as I struggled to keep up with the “Womanizer” routine on Just Dance. It was the late aughts, and I detested almost all forms of physical activity. But when my family became one of the first on the block to … Read more
Bridget Fonda showed off her weight loss results while holiday shopping over the weekend. The retired actress, 61, made a rare public appearance Friday as she stopped by children’s store Flicka in the Beverly Glen neighborhood of Los Angeles. Fonda put her slimmed-down figure on display in a black coat, matching pants and a monochrome … Read more
The first study to evaluate the link between Alzheimer’s disease and body weight found a significant association. Researchers at Washington University Medicine in St. Louis, Missouri, discovered that Alzheimer’s blood biomarkers increased 95% faster in people with obesity than in non-obese individuals. The study, which was presented Tuesday at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America … Read more
It may make some people shudder, but a growing number of social media users say that starting their day with a shot of olive oil is the secret to better health. The shot, often mixed with lemon juice or water for easier sipping, has been gaining steam on Instagram and TikTok. Users who promote the habit report such … Read more
The Mediterranean diet may have met its match — at least on the scale. Going Greek has long been praised as one of the healthiest ways to eat, boosting longevity and helping fend off chronic disease. But if shedding pounds is the goal, new research suggests another diet may deliver bigger results, even if it … Read more
Jillian Michaels shared her go-to rule for avoiding holiday weight gain. During an interview with Fox News Digital, the 51-year-old celebrity trainer explained that her secret to staying fit while still enjoying the festive season is “practicing balance.” “One of the ways you can do that is by incorporating what I call the 80-20 rule,” Michaels … Read more
Jennifer Stojkovic is pumped for Thanksgiving. As a new mom, she needs extra calories for recovery and breastfeeding — and the Super Bowl of Eating is the perfect excuse to load up. Stojkovic, who gave birth to son Roman in September, has been craving carbs, specifically a sweet potato casserole with brown sugar, dried cranberries, … Read more
Jelly Roll is showing off a whole new look. The 40-year-old “Save Me” singer, whose real name is Jason Bradley DeFord, took to Instagram on Thursday to share his new look, after shaving off his beard, which he has had for over a decade. “By now you have probably figured out that I look like a ninja turtle,” … Read more
Royal faux pas. Queen Camilla raised eyebrows when she asked a Welsh actress if she’d lost weight while visiting South Wales with King Charles last week. The incident unfolded as the royal couple toured Cyfarthfa Castle as part of the monarch’s 77th birthday celebrations on Nov. 14. Queen Camilla in Merthyr Tydfil, Wales, on Nov. … Read more