You hear a lot about weight loss surgeries like gastric bypass in the media these days, but why? Part of the reason is that obesity has become a major public health concern in this country. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention states that...
Read MoreGastric bypass surgery, a type of bariatric surgery, refers to a weight loss treatment surgical procedure that is one of the most common solutions for individuals who are obese. There are many side effects of obesity which can be life-threatening,...
Read MoreTrying to lose weight can become a lifelong project for some people. The diets they try only give them short-term success, or they give up after a while because they aren’t seeing the results they want. If you’ve tried nearly...
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 MoreLosing weight can be a real struggle. Most people try all kinds of different diets before they find something the helps them, and a lot of people are completely unsuccessful with their efforts. If you’ve found that you aren’t getting...
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 MoreIt’s no secret that Americans are getting heavier overall. Obesity can cause significant medical, social, and psychological problems. Sometimes it makes normal daily activities impossible. For some individuals, bariatric surgery is the best alternative to solving the problem of being obese. One recently...
Read MoreDid You Know? Someone in the world dies from complications associated with diabetes every 10 seconds. Diabetes is one of the top ten leading causes of U.S. deaths. One out of ten health care dollars is attributed to diabetes. Diabetics...
Read MoreIf you have been struggling to lose weight and cannot do so on your own, you may benefit from bariatric surgery. However, bariatric surgery carries certain risks that you should understand before you agree to undergo the procedure. Below is a discussion...
Read MoreAbout 180,000 bariatric surgeries were performed in 2013, according to the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS), representing a significant increase from 158,000 just two years earlier. Of the surgeries performed in 2013, about 42 percent were gastric sleeve...
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