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Healthy Living BEYOND Weight™ Study
What Factors Influence Our Weight?
Weight is shaped by many factors, including:
- Genetics and hormones
- Access to healthy food, safe places to exercise and health care
- Chronic stress and mental health
- Medications and metabolism
- Community — where you live can influence your ability to live a healthy life
The Healthy Living BEYOND Weight Study aims to build a more accurate, respectful and inclusive understanding of health.
Watch & Learn
Curious about how the study works or what to expect? Whether you’re interested in joining or already enrolled, these short videos will help you better understand the Healthy Living BEYOND Weight study. Learn about the study’s purpose, the participant experience, how your electronic health records (EHRs) can make a difference, and how e-consent works.
Behind the Research
Dr. Chiadi Ndumele, MD, PhD, MHS
Dr. Chiadi Ndumele has spent his career exploring how to prevent heart disease before it starts. His research focuses on how weight and obesity can affect health over time. As the lead researcher of the Healthy Living BEYOND Weight™ Study, he’s eager to learn how you handle the ups and downs of weight and health.