When is Gallbladder Surgery Necessary?
Gallbladder surgery is an invasive surgical procedure. Treating this inflammation can prevent gallstone formation that may necessitate a more invasive surgery.
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Obesity and Arthritis: Breaking the Cycle
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...
Read MoreHow to Manage Food Cravings After Bariatric Surgery
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...
Read MoreWeight Loss Surgery and Longevity
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...
Read MoreThe Vitamins You Need After Weight Loss Surgery
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...
Read MoreHow Bariatric Surgery Can Improve Overall Health
Bariatric surgery is about more than just weight loss. Find out how the procedure can improve your overall health. If you asked 10 different people preparing for bariatric surgery why they chose to undergo the procedure, you’d come up with...
Read MoreWhy Weight Loss Surgery is More Effective Than Dieting
Weight loss surgery is more effective at helping you lose weight for good and improving your long-term health than diet and exercise alone. According to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 42.4 percent of adults in the...
Read More5 Surprising Ways to Burn Calories
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,...
Read MoreThe Connection Between Obesity and Eating Disorders
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...
Read MoreI’m Eating Less and Exercising More, Why Can’t I Lose Weight?
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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