Obesity Matters
@ObesityMatters
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Obesity Matters will be focused on patient advocacy and to elevate and empower people affected by obesity through awareness, education and support.
Joined August 2020
✨Spotlight Saturday✨. At our #OMWellnessWorkshop, Dr. Michael Crotty reminded us: stigma doesn’t motivate — it isolates. “Eat less, move more” ignores the real complexity of obesity. Replace judgment with understanding — that’s where change begins. #StopTheStigma
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Myth: Obesity is caused by laziness. Fact: A new PNAS study shows diet plays a far bigger role than inactivity. The real culprit? Ultra-processed food. Media: Please stop using headless, shaming visuals.
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Cheaper versions of Ozempic may arrive in Canada by early 2026. Experts, Dr. Sockalingam, Dr. Tadrous & Dr. Dasgupta say biosimilars could cut costs from $400 to ~$100/month — improving access for people with obesity. #Ozempic #GLP1 #ObesityCare .
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Non, non, non. Ce n’est pas juste « deux lettres et un chiffre ». 👗.T’as déjà vécu cette confusion ? 🫣.Viens en jaser avec nous en commentaire ⬇️. #Team2X #TeamXXL #PasPareil #ModeInclusive #DiversitéDesCorps #ParlonsObésité
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“Eat less, move more” isn’t working. Obesity is a chronic condition shaped by biology, environment & inequality — not just willpower. Blame doesn’t solve it. A bold, compassionate, systems approach does. #EndWeightStigma #PublicHealth #ObesityMatters.
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Des ados vivant avec l’obésité témoignent des bienfaits d’un accompagnement sans jugement. Kinésiologie. Nutrition. Psychoéducation. Confiance. 💚. #ObésitéPédiatrique #Bienveillance #ParlonsObésité #Québec #LaPresse. 🔗
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1 in 3 Canadians now lives with obesity — and rates surged during the pandemic. In this feature, our advocate Angela Martin shares her story, alongside insights from obesity expert Dr. Sean Wharton & CMAJ researcher Dr. Laura Anderson. 💚. Read more: :
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New study: Weight loss may rejuvenate fat tissue — clearing aged cells & rewiring metabolism at the cellular level. But some inflammation remains, showing obesity leaves a lasting biological footprint. #ObesityResearch #MetabolicHealth. Full article:
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Can obesity speed up aging — even in your 20s? A new study found long-term obesity was linked to telomere shortening and epigenetic age up to 48% higher than chronological age. #Epigenetics #Healthspan. Read the study:
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Is it time to rethink how we define obesity?. New global framework:.• Clinical obesity = organ harm.• Pre-clinical = high risk. Obesity ≠ failure. It’s a disease—for some—and early care matters. #ObesityMatters #AccessToCare.
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New research warns that GLP-1s may cause excessive muscle loss, especially in older adults. As pharma shifts to muscle-preserving therapies, it’s time we redefine success: not just lbs lost, but how you live, move & thrive. 💪 #GLP1 #MuscleMatters.
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New UK Biobank study shows people with obesity face earlier, more complex disease trajectories — 2x more than those with overweight. We need earlier, person-centered care. #Multimorbidity #WomensHealth #PublicHealth #ObesityMatters #MentalHealth .
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69% of Americans say healthy eating is now too expensive. Rising prices = rising obesity. This isn’t about willpower — it’s about access. #FoodInsecurity #ObesityCare.
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Obesity affects 2.5B+ people. Yet access to life-changing AOMs remains out of reach for many — especially those most impacted by inequities. Read here: Note: Image used is stigmatizing. Let’s do better.
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Can you be Fit and Fat? . This story features people lifting, dancing & thriving — proving that health isn't defined by size. 👉 Read the full story :. #FitAtAnySize #ObesityMatters #MoveForJoy #HealthBeyondSize #BodyRespect.
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🔥 Hot flashes? Brain fog? Weight gain you can’t explain? #MenopauseMatters . Join us for “Oh Those Hormones: Let’s Talk Menopause!”.🗓️ July 16 | 12–1 PM ET.🎙️ With Dr. Kimberley Sampson–Paine. 👉 Register now:
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“Prevention is better than cure.”. But what about the millions already living with obesity?. The UK’s new Healthy Food Standard focuses on prevention — but we can’t forget those who need care now. Where do they fit into the plan? #HealthEquity.
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“I kissed a lot of healthcare frogs before finding compassionate care.”. Michele Tedder’s story reminds us: treating obesity isn’t just about food or meds — it’s about dignity, trust, & ending weight bias in every room it shows up. #EndWeightBias.
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Dr. Gillian Mandich reminds us that small, meaningful moments—micro choices—can build resilience, joy, and even expand our cognitive resources over time. Because sometimes, just asking “What’s one thing I can do today?” is enough. #YourHealthMatters2025 #MentalWellness
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