Staying Slim: What’s More Effective, Exercise or Healthy Eating?

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Key Takeaways

Weight gain often comes with age, but new research shows a combo of improved diet and exercise may work best to prevent it

In a seven-year study, this dual approach worked better than focusing on diet or exercise alone

The strategy was especially good at keeping unhealthy 'visceral fat' at bay, researchers said

MONDAY, Nov. 24, 2025 (HealthDay News) — When it comes to warding off excess fat, boosting exercise levels while improving your diet may be most effective, rather than focusing on either exercise or diet alone.

That’s the finding from a seven-year study of almost 7,300 British adults.

“We found that combining a better diet with more physical activity is an effective way to improve not just weight, but how much and where fat is stored in the b