Obesity Matters

Obesity Matters will be focused on patient advocacy and to elevate and empower people affected by obesity through awareness, education and support.

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Des traitements contre l'obésité réduisent jusqu'à 20 % les risques d'AVC et d'infarctus. On s'interroge même sur leur potentiel effet anti-âge.

Pourtant, le Québec est la seule province à en empêcher l'évaluation.

https://t.co/2RLWjsqhWk

#ParlonsObésité #GLP1 #ÉquitéEnSanté

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What matters most to patients when choosing obesity treatment?

A US study of 800 adults highlights the importance of effectiveness, cardiovascular benefits and treatment preferences.

At Obesity Matters, we believe patient voices must guide care.

https://t.co/P955GAsaZb

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On World Mental Health Day, let's reflect on what helps us truly flourish. Beyond mental health, meaningful relationships, purpose, connection and stability all shape how we experience life.

Join our free workshop on Oct 14, 12 PM ET.

Register here: https://t.co/fWu6H7LbVf

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Obesity is recognized as a chronic disease, yet access to care still depends on where you live, what you earn and your insurance coverage.

Obesity Canada's new report highlights the gap between science and access to care.

https://t.co/4Ba5IsSjAS

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What does it really mean to flourish?

Join Dr. Brunna Boaventura for our next Obesity Matters Wellness Workshop as we explore wellbeing beyond healthy habits.

📅 Oct 14 | 12–1 PM EDT

Register: https://t.co/1YRolzk62H

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#CoActivLab (#UQO) cherche encore des histoires sur un moment qui vous a rendu.e fier.ère malgré le jugement afin de produire une pièce de théâtre sur la grossophobie le 27 nov à Gatineau.

📆 Limite soumission: 1er nov
💬Infos à [email protected]

#ParlonsObésité #VoixDesPatients

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As treatment options continue to evolve, it’s important that conversations about obesity care bring together both clinical evidence and the experiences of the people these treatments are intended to support.

Register: https://t.co/1LQHAL0vt0
Use code ELIA15 for 15% off.

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Today, on National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we honour the children who never returned home, the Survivors of residential schools, their families and communities.

We listen. We learn. We remember and carry that learning forward.

Every Child Matters. 🧡

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What happens when food still tastes good, but eating no longer brings the same pleasure?
“Food anhedonia” is an emerging conversation alongside GLP-1 use.

https://t.co/s6C2mX4fjE

OM does not support stigmatizing imagery or stereotypes about obesity and eating behaviours.

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@DrLeeBaggley

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Living with chronic disease means navigating work and everyday life.

Join Dr. Dayna Lee-Baggley for practical tools for self-advocacy, stress, disclosure and accommodation.

Sept 30 | 12–1 PM ET | Free

🔗 Register: https://t.co/Civ6NpymZ2

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Dr. Daniel Drucker highlights important unanswered questions around longer-term safety, uncommon adverse events, pregnancy, treatment discontinuation and outcomes beyond weight.

As use grows, so must the evidence.

https://t.co/4Bb5feS5q8

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One year ago today, Obesity Matters received a 2025 UN Interagency Task Force on NCDs Award for our contributions toward the prevention, care and treatment of obesity.

Grateful to our colleagues at @UN and @WHO for recognizing this work.

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⚠️Alerte #AtelierSantéBienÊtre⚠️

Rejoignez la Dre Dayna Lee-Baggley afin de comprendre pourquoi maintenir de nouvelles habitudes est si difficle et comment arriver à créer et maintenir des changements durables.

📅 30 sept · 19 h (HE)
👉 https://t.co/16Is9WVDV5

#ParlonsObésité

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What changes when we look beyond BMI?

A study of 60,000+ adults aged 45+ in India found:
• 15% had preclinical obesity
• 22.5% had clinical obesity

A reminder that BMI alone doesn’t tell the whole story about health.

https://t.co/PtFmPOmHwf

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Obesity treatment exists. Access is another story.

Too expensive. Not covered. Months-long waits. No provider nearby.

Treatment people can't reach isn't enough. Which barrier have you hit? 👇

#ObesityMatters #HealthEquity #ObesityCare #PatientVoice #WeightStigma

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A 5-year study of 2,606 adults found major weight gain was most common when lower physical activity was combined with more sedentary time.

Note: Obesity Matters does not support the stigmatizing image used in this article.

https://t.co/w7IcG28woe

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Childhood obesity is complex. Blame oversimplifies it.

Every child deserves support, not stigma.

https://t.co/bVmAdkw5SV

⚠️ The linked article contains stigmatizing imagery that does not reflect Obesity Matters’ approach.

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25 years. We remember. 🕯️

Today we honour the lives lost on September 11, the families and communities forever changed, and those who stepped forward to help others.

Even after unimaginable darkness, may we continue to choose light, compassion and community.

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As obesity treatments evolve, the conversation is shifting from how much weight is lost to the quality of that weight loss, preserving muscle and bone, improving metabolic health, mobility and quality of life.

https://t.co/cCPspqKyzM