Obesity Blog

Category: Weight Loss

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Obesity and Arthritis: Breaking the Cycle

January 12, 2021 | Obesity

Here’s how bariatric surgery can help you lose weight and relieve painful swelling in your joints. It’s easy to take your joints for granted. They work hard behind the scenes to help you walk, jog, cook a meal, or bend...

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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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The Vitamins You Need After Weight Loss Surgery

December 10, 2020 | Weight Loss

Vitamins are a key part of your post-operative care — learn what supplements you should take after bariatric surgery and why. On the surface, post-operative care after bariatric surgery is pretty straightforward. You should take it easy and allow your...

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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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I’m Eating Less and Exercising More, Why Can’t I Lose Weight?

November 03, 2020 | Weight Loss

Many factors — including metabolism, genetics, stress, and lack of sleep — can keep you from losing weight even with diet and exercise. Many people believe that losing weight is just a matter of following a simple equation — dieting...

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Why is Processed Food Bad for Your Health

October 27, 2020 | Diabetes

Nutritionists will advise you to minimize your intake of processed food, but which processed foods are considered junk food, and why are they harmful to your health? It is important to know why it is that processed food is bad...

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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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How to Prevent Weight Regain After Bariatric Surgery

September 29, 2020 | Bariatric Surgery

Worried about regaining weight after bariatric surgery? Practice these five steps to help keep the weight off. If you’ve struggled with obesity in the past, you know how hard it is to lose weight and keep it off. Bariatric surgery...

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