At any point in time there may be hundreds of research studies underway seeking to unlock the key to reversing the obesity epidemic gripping the United States and the rest of the world. But could the answer be as simple as a better nutrition label?...
If you follow a medical weight loss plan, you already know that building and maintaining lean muscle mass is the Holy Grail for a faster metabolism. A new study reinforces the benefits of higher muscle mass by demonstrating that, even while living with chronic disease, it can prolong the years of your life....
It’s funny how quickly time can fly. One minute you’re ringing in the new year, the next you’re pulling out your summer clothes. And here we are. Two weeks away from the unofficial start to summer!...
You know and love him for his incredible acting, but did you also know Tom Hanks is living with Type 2 Diabetes? It’s true, and there are valuable lessons we can all learn from his experience....
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has been in the headlines lately, first with its announcement of a new packaged food Nutrition Facts Label improving designed to improve our understanding of a food’s sugar content. Now the agency is targeting Americans sodium levels, saying that we are consuming about a third more than we should. But what is all the fuss about salt?...
A juicy peach. A slice of refreshing watermelon. A bowl full of strawberries. What do these things have in common? They are some of the sweetest fruits of summer. But when it comes to controlling your weight, is it okay to include them in your plan?...
If you’ve ever had an initial weight screening with CMWL, you’ve received a 4-page report that details your health risk related to your weight. It includes your risk of developing cancer, which is an eye-opener for many people who have discussed the report with their provider....
A high-functioning metabolism is essential for weight loss, but what is it exactly? Simply put, metabolism is the process by which your body manages the energy your body needs to perform functions to maintain life....
In 2013, The American Psychiatric Association determined Binge Eating Disorder, or BED, to be a genuine illness that merited inclusion in its official diagnostic manual called the DSM-5. Since then, there have been a few notable treatment advancements that have provided sufferers with relief from this agonizing condition....
If you look up the word medicine in the Merriam-Webster dictionary, here is what you will find as its primary definition:...