Weight loss medications may help older adults lose and manage their weight. The drugs may work by decreasing your appetite or helping you feel fuller for longer. For best results, combine weight loss ...

A new study suggests weighted vests may help protect bone health during weight loss in older adults, especially when people spend more time on their feet. The idea is simple: replacing some of the ...

Weight loss medications may help adults who are ages 65 years or older improve their health and manage obesity-related conditions. The benefits and risks depend on the drug, your overall health, and ...

A small but carefully monitored 20-week study reveals that semaglutide delivers weight loss in older adults without immediate harm to bone density, raising new questions about what longer-term use of ...

Should older adults try to lose weight after 60? Doctors explain when weight loss helps, when it can backfire, and why ...

Working with a doctor or nutritionist, older adults can develop a plan for weight management that addresses their individual needs. Weight management can be a complex process for people ages 65 years ...

In early 2025, around 4.9 million British adults - almost one in ten - are estimated to have recently used, or expressed interest in using, glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) or dual ...