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Study Shows Weight Loss Surgery May Reduce Risk of Heart Disease

May 26, 2020 | Weight Loss

A recent study shows that weight loss surgery can reduce the risk of heart disease for people with type 2 diabetes. Here’s what you need to know. Your body is a complex machine, and obesity can impact it in similarly...

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How to Support A Loved One Who is Having Weight Loss Surgery

May 19, 2020 | Weight Loss

Do you know someone who is planning to have weight loss surgery? Here are five ways you can show your support. Consider the following scenario — someone you love has just been brave enough to share their weight loss surgery...

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The Connection Between Obesity and Nutritional Deficiencies

May 15, 2020 | Obesity

Feeling full doesn’t necessarily mean you’re eating well. Learn more about the connection between obesity and nutritional deficiencies.  When people think about malnutrition, they often envision someone who is extremely underweight. However, not getting enough to eat is only one...

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Weight Loss Surgery May Lower Your Risk of Colon Cancer

May 04, 2020 | Weight Loss

A new study shows that weight loss surgery may reduce your risk of developing colon cancer. Here’s what you need to know. Weight loss surgery offers wide-ranging benefits, including lowering your risk for serious health conditions. As obesity has been...

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The Importance of a High-Protein Diet After Bariatric Surgery

April 23, 2020 | Bariatric Surgery

Eating enough protein after weight loss surgery is key to staying healthy and maintaining weight loss results. Here’s what you need to know. Changing your diet is an essential part of weight loss, as no amount of rigorous exercise will...

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4 Simple Habits That Lead to Weight Loss Surgery Success

April 16, 2020 | Weight Loss

Bariatric surgery jumpstarts your weight loss journey, but it’s also important to make lifestyle changes in order to keep the excess weight off for good. Bariatric surgery is an effective way for people who struggle with obesity to start living...

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Weight Loss Surgery Can Help With Breathing Problems, Study Shows

April 09, 2020 | Obesity

A recent study has found that weight loss surgery can help ease breathing problems by reducing pressure on the lungs.  Labored or disrupted breathing is one of the many health complications associated with obesity. Excess fat around the abdomen puts...

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Weight Loss Surgery May Reduce Risk of Skin Cancer

April 02, 2020 | Obesity

A new study shows that weight loss surgery may reduce your risk of skin cancer. Here’s what you need to know. The physical and mental benefits of weight loss are wide-ranging and diverse, but they generally fall under one category:...

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Is Weight Loss Surgery a Cosmetic Procedure?

March 24, 2020 | Weight-Loss Surgery

Weight loss surgery does have aesthetic benefits, but it’s not a purely cosmetic procedure. Learn how the treatment can transform you — both inside and out.  One of the biggest misconceptions about bariatric surgery is that the goal of the...

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The Importance of Exercise During Your Weight Loss Journey

March 17, 2020 | Weight Loss

Exercise is an essential part of any weight loss journey, especially those that include bariatric surgery. If you’re unclear about how bariatric surgery works, you might think that having a procedure like gastric sleeve or gastric bypass eliminates the need...

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