Category: Weight Loss
Considering bariatric surgery? Our physicians help clear up four common myths about the procedure. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nearly 40% of adults and 20% of adolescents in the United States are obese. Though the condition...
Read MoreBariatric surgery is an important step toward a healthier lifestyle, but what happens after you have the procedure? Bariatric surgery is an important milestone in many patients’ weight loss journey, but it’s by no means the end of that journey....
Read MoreCalculating your BMI can help you discover your health risks — and determine whether or not you’re a good candidate for weight loss surgery. While bariatric surgery can be a life-changing, or even life-saving, procedure for many patients,...
Read MoreWhen the clock struck midnight on December 31st, many people set goals for themselves in the coming year. One of the most common New Year’s resolutions is, of course, to lose weight. Many people decide they will join a gym...
Read MoreThere is no perfect, one-size-fits-all way to lose weight and maintain a healthy body. To succeed, you must find the method that fits you and commit to your goal long term—and you’ll also benefit from expert medical advice, treatment, and...
Read MoreExcess weight is a common problem in this country. In fact, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than one-third of adults in the United States are currently obese and an even greater number are overweight. If you...
Read MoreThere is more to obesity than just how much food you eat. It is a complex condition, one that affects more than 78 million people in this country, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It is the number one...
Read MoreThere are a lot of different things you can do to be healthy. Exercise, for example, is important for a healthy life. So is avoiding or combating obesity, and reducing your weight if you’re already overweight or obese. The more...
Read MoreMisconception: ‘Most people who have metabolic and bariatric surgery regain their weight.’ As many as 50 percent of patients may regain a small amount of weight (approximately 5 percent) two years or more following their surgery. However, longitudinal studies find...
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