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What’s overweight enough for lower disability after stroke?

What’s overweight enough for lower disability after stroke?

Slightly overweight stroke survivors have a lower risk of sustaining disabilities. The Kobe University finding adds another aspect to the obesity paradox but also highlights the importance of considering the population’s normal when recommending best practices. The obesity paradox is the well documented observation that amongst people who suffered a stroke, those who are moderately … Read more

Childhood overweight is associated with socio-economic vulnerability

Childhood overweight is associated with socio-economic vulnerability

More children have overweight in regions with high rates of single parenthood, low education levels, low income and high child poverty. The pandemic may also have reinforced this trend. This is shown by a study conducted by researchers at Uppsala University and Region Sörmland in collaboration with Region Skåne. “During and after the pandemic, we … Read more