Exercise reduces artery hardening after weight loss in adults with obesity

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Regular exercise, not the drug liraglutide, appears to reduce artery hardening in adults with obesity after weight loss. The study found exercise significantly lowered inflammatory biomarkers and improved endothelial function, reducing carotid artery thickness compared to non-exercising participants. Liraglutide showed no such effects. This research highlights exercise's crucial role in cardiovascular health for maintaining weight loss, independent of the drug's impact on weight itself.


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