Exercise Can Help Fight Colon Cancer, Even If Patient Is Obese

By Cara Murez  HealthDay Reporter THURSDAY, Nov. 17, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Getting regularly scheduled, moderate physical activity can help extend the lives of people with colon cancer, according to a new study. Exercise is even helpful for obese cancer patients, reducing inflammation and improving the bacterial communities of the gut’s microbiome, the findings showed. … Read more

Weight-Loss Surgery Slashes Odds for Heart Attack in Very Obese People

By Cara Murez  HealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, Nov. 16, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Getting bariatric surgery may significantly help prevent heart attacks, strokes and angina in very obese people, a new study finds. The study participants were also affected by what’s known as nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), which is often linked … Read more

‘The Whale’s Brendan Fraser “Learnt To Move Differently In Obese Role” – Deadline

Brendan Fraser says the role of dangerously obese teacher Charlie in the upcoming The Whale is “the biggest challenge” of his career. The Whale premiered this weekend at Venice Festival, and Fraser spoke today of the “great opportunity to step into the physical being of another man and tell the rich internal life story that he … Read more