For many obese patients, the number on the scale isn’t just about physical appearance. Obesity can be a killer. It has been linked to more than a dozen serious medical problems. The solution to losing weight for some individuals is bariatric surgery. Understanding...
Read MoreAlthough there are behavioral, hormonal, and genetic influences on body weight, generally obesity happens when you are consuming more calories than you are burning off through normal daily activities and exercise. These excess calories are stored by your body as fat. In...
Read MoreYou are considering weight loss surgery, but how do you know if you qualify? A surgical solution to obesity is extreme, so it may not be the right choice for everyone. There are also different types of surgeries available, so you...
Read MoreIn 2013, the American Heart Association, the American College of Cardiology and The Obesity Society declared obesity a disease. They also stated that medical professionals should take a more active stance in treating patients who are obese, offering them ways to...
Read MoreGastric bypass surgery has long-lasting results, according to a new study, especially when it comes to teenagers. Results from the new study, presented in November 2015 at the annual American Heart Association meeting, showed that adults who had gastric bypass as teenagers...
Read MoreIf you are suffering from a weight problem, particularly if you are borderline obese and are looking for a weight loss treatment, you could be a candidate for bariatric surgery. For some people, losing weight can take a lifetime. They...
Read MoreObesity is all too common in the United States, and it causes a number of health problems. If you are struggling to find a treatment for this condition, it helps to understand how the condition develops and how it affects your...
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 MoreAddressing barriers not related to obesity may improve the effectiveness of bariatric surgery, according to authors of a new study published in Obesity Surgery. In an interview-based study of 19 bariatric surgery patients, the researchers found that participants perceived certain barriers to physical activity,...
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