Obesity Blog

Category: Weight-Loss Surgery

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What Role Do Genetics Play in Obesity?

January 06, 2020 | Obesity

Here’s what you need to know about the link between genetics and weight loss.  Studies show that losing weight can help alleviate health conditions like type 2 diabetes and heart disease. Yet millions of people continue to struggle with obesity...

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Weight Loss Surgery Can Make Your New Year’s Resolution a Reality

January 02, 2020 | Weight Loss

“New Year, New Me” season is in full swing. Here’s how weight loss surgery can help you stick to your resolutions. If you’re like most people, the prospect of New Year’s resolutions fills you with both excitement and dread. According...

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The 3 Most Effective Strategies for Weight Loss

December 19, 2019 | Weight Loss

There are many different ways to lose weight and improve your health — here are the three most effective for long-term success. If you’re looking to lose weight, you might feel overwhelmed by the sheer number of options available. Flash...

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Celebrities Who Have Been Open About Weight Loss Surgery

December 18, 2019 | Weight-Loss Surgery

These five popular celebrities have benefitted from undergoing weight loss surgery. Here’s what we can learn from their stories. Many celebrities and social media influencers talk about their diets or exercise routines at length, but you’ll be hard-pressed to find...

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The Mental Health Benefits of Weight Loss Surgery

December 12, 2019 | Obesity

The psychological benefits of weight loss are just as important as the physical ones. Learn more about how weight loss surgery can foster a healthier, happier lifestyle. The many advantages of losing weight are well-known. People who maintain and achieve...

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5 Steps to Prepare Yourself for Weight Loss Surgery

December 10, 2019 | Weight-Loss Surgery

Considering weight loss surgery? Effectively preparing for the procedure begins with five simple steps. With all of the benefits associated with weight loss surgery — improved cardiovascular health, reduction of joint pain, relief from anxiety and depression — it can...

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How Weight Loss Can Lead to a Better Night’s Sleep

December 05, 2019 | Weight Loss

A good night’s sleep is hard to achieve for many people, but those struggling with obesity often face additional challenges. Here’s how weight loss surgery can help. A good night’s sleep is crucial to a healthy lifestyle, and Americans in...

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What Can You Eat After Weight Loss Surgery?

November 26, 2019 | Weight Loss

Knowing what to eat after weight loss surgery can be tricky. While in many ways you can return to a normal diet, it’s important to keep these recommendations in mind. Weight loss surgery changes your relationship with food, helping you...

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How Weight Loss Support Programs Help You Maintain Long-Term Success

November 21, 2019 | Weight Loss

Weight loss surgery can be life-changing, but it’s the support you receive along the way that leads to sustainable, long-term results. Bariatric surgery offers many benefits, from the physical to the psychological. As you lose weight, you gain a more...

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How Does Weight Loss Surgery Work?

November 19, 2019 | Bariatric Surgery

Bariatric surgery changes how your body responds to food, increasing weight loss and improving weight-related health conditions. Find out how this life-changing treatment works. Most people considering bariatric surgery have tried to lose weight many times. While they may have...

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