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Category: Obesity

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How to Manage Food Cravings After Bariatric Surgery

December 17, 2020 | Obesity

No one’s immune to food cravings — practice these five tips to curb cravings and stick to your weight loss goals. After bariatric surgery, your doctor will give you a clear breakdown of what you can and cannot eat. You...

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Weight Loss Surgery and Longevity

December 15, 2020 | Obesity

Weight loss surgery can help you shed stubborn pounds, improve your health, and even add years to your life — here’s how. What’s the secret to a long, healthy life? Researchers have found that people who live into their hundreds...

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How Bariatric Surgery Can Improve Overall Health

December 08, 2020 | Bariatric Surgery

Bariatric surgery is about more than just weight loss. Find out how the procedure can improve your overall health. If you asked 10 different people preparing for bariatric surgery why they chose to undergo the procedure, you’d come up with...

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5 Surprising Ways to Burn Calories

November 17, 2020 | Obesity

You don’t have to go to the gym to get a great workout. Here are five simple ways to work up a sweat.  Many people have a hard time fitting in the recommended 150 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise per week,...

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The Connection Between Obesity and Eating Disorders

November 10, 2020 | Obesity

Binge eating is a serious issue that can lead to obesity and other health complications if left unaddressed. No two people with obesity share the same experience. Some people have a hard time shedding stubborn pounds because of their genetics...

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Do I Have a Comorbid Condition?

October 22, 2020 | Diabetes

Here’s everything you need to know about comorbidity, weight-related health conditions, and how weight loss surgery can help reverse them. Your body is a complex, interconnected system. When one aspect is thrown out of equilibrium, that change can impact other...

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Small Changes to Jumpstart Your Weight Loss Journey

October 08, 2020 | Obesity

If you want to lose weight but don’t know where to begin, making these small changes will go a long way. Losing weight can mean different things to different people. For some, it’s just a matter of saying no to...

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Gastric Bypass May Be the Best Option for Diabetes Remission, Study Shows

July 28, 2020 | Obesity

Both gastric sleeve and gastric bypass procedures can help diabetics go into remission, but is one surgery more effective than the other? The latest research says yes. According to the Center for Disease Control’s 2020 National Diabetes Statistics Report, roughly...

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A Guide to Mindful Eating for Weight Loss

July 07, 2020 | Obesity

After weight loss surgery, how you eat is just as important as what you eat. Practice these tips to begin eating mindfully. One of the amazing benefits of weight loss surgery is that it impacts both your mind and body,...

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Top 5 Benefits of the Orbera Gastric Balloon

June 18, 2020 | Obesity

The Orbera gastric balloon is an excellent weight loss alternative to bariatric surgery. Learn more about its top five benefits. If you struggle with obesity and diet and exercise alone haven’t delivered the right results, it’s time to change your life...

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