What It Takes To Burn The Independence Day Calories
Independence Day isn’t complete without a fireworks display and a barbeque with the all-American staple: the hot dog. This July Fourth, Americans will enjoy approximately 150 million hot dogs, enough...
View ArticleBariatric Surgery: New Hope for Those Struggling with Obesity
In the past, weight loss surgery has been demeaned as some sort of “easy way out” for people who aren’t willing to put in the hard work of dieting and exercise. Nothing could be further from the truth....
View ArticleKaiser Permanente Study Finds Obese Youth Have Significantly Higher Risk of...
Children who are overweight or obese face an increased risk for gallstones, according to a Kaiser Permanente study published in the Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology & Nutrition. Researchers...
View ArticleWeight Loss Surgery May Be as Equally Beneficial for Teens as for Adults
Adolescents and their parents are increasingly interested in such procedures as sleeve gastrectomy and a study conducted by Sweden’s Sahlgrenska Academy, at the University of Gothenburg is backing them...
View ArticleSugar Might Not Be So Sweet This Valentine’s Day
As Valentine’s Day approaches, a recent meta-analysis published by the British Medical Journal suggests that giving your loved one something sugary might not be the best way to show affection. In the...
View ArticleGastric Sleeve Surgery is often a Weight Loss Patient’s Best Bet
With lap band, sleeve gastrectomy, and gastric bypass being just three of the procedures currently in use, patients who are considering weight loss surgery are often confused by the increasing number...
View ArticleObesity Is American Issue, Not Political One
On the heels of New Jersey Governor Chris Christie’s revelation that he had weight loss surgery, a U.S. Congressman from New York announced that he too had a weight loss operation. The Buffalo News...
View ArticleDon’t Let Obesity Cramp Your Style for Another Season
Most people look forward to summer, but if you’re severely obese, active summer fun might seem like a distant dream. If exercise and reduced calorie diets have failed to produce lasting results for...
View ArticleAtkins-Style Eating Beneficial For Long-Term Weight Loss And Heart Health...
A meta-analysis released in the June issue of the British Journal of Nutrition shows that a carbohydrate-managed approach, such as the Atkins Diet, is more effective for long-term weight loss than a...
View ArticleSummertime Motivates Weight Loss For Many
Summer is a time when fad diets become the rage, with thousands of people trying to reclaim their summer bodies. Some try with small portion, frozen meals that are laden with preservatives and packed...
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