Now that the heat of summer has arrived in most parts of the country, what better way is there to cool down than dipping into a clear blue pool? Or maybe the ocean or a lake is more your speed. Whatever the body of water, you can benefit from its cooling effects and weight loss too!...
Are you a migraineur? It originates from the French and means, one who suffers from migraine headaches. If you are one of the 30 million Americans who meet that definition, the derivation of the word seems appropriate since you might find yourself uttering a lot of French as you suffer a migraine’s signature mind-crushing pain, nausea, vomiting, and heightened sensitivity to light and sound. And you should know that if you are carrying too much weight, you have an increased chance of becoming a migraineur (mon dieu!)....
While it is true that some people have a genetic risk for having higher body weight, a new study has shown that DNA does not have any impact on anyone’s ability to lose weight. In short, when it comes to weight loss, everyone has an equal opportunity....
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....
If you visit your primary care provider for anything, whether for a bad cough, bad headache or bad rash (don’t worry, we won’t ask!), what is the one thing you can always expect to happen? That’s right, you will be asked to step on the scale. But why?...
We know that carrying too much weight is linked to the disruption of many healthy biological processes, leading to the development of serious conditions like type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and high blood pressure. But now scientists are adding the process of creating memories to that list....
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....
In Aesop’s fable The Tortoise and the Hare, we learn the lesson that slow and steady wins the race. But does this apply to weight loss too?...
I’ll be happy when I lose all the weight. This might just be one of the most heartbreakingly misguided beliefs we hear all the time from people struggling with weight loss. We know it is easier said than done, but feeling happy with yourself first is actually an essential ingredient to achieving your weight loss goals....