It’s no secret that carrying extra weight increases cancer risk. But a new study published in the British Journal of Cancer sounds a new alarm on just how big a risk it poses for cancer of the esophagus or the upper stomach....
As the saying goes, Be the change you want to see in the world. We couldn’t be prouder of the people who did just that by taking action to lose weight. Each story of achievement began with a very personal reason for making the change....
If you look up the word medicine in the Merriam-Webster dictionary, here is what you will find as its primary definition:...
When you first set out on a weight loss program, one of the first things you do is set your target weight goal. To help you achieve that goal, a helpful motivational technique is to visualize what life will be like when the pounds come off. But be careful....
The most important benefit of losing weight is better health, but there’s a secondary perk that may keep you motivated to either start a program or stay the course. Many studies have shown that people with a healthy weight enjoy more financial rewards than those carrying extra pounds. Here are just a few ways you can fatten your wallet just by reducing the number on the scale:...
Soda. Pop. Cola. No matter what you call it, it all means the same thing trouble for your weight and your health....
Weight loss surgery was first introduced in the 1960s, but it wasn’t until 2001 when the FDA approved the LAP-BAND that surgery became a more accessible option in the battle against obesity. It was then that weight reduction surgery quickly became a popular procedure, and remains so today. ...
Raise your hand if you’ve ever said, I can’t believe I ate the whole bag. Or box. Or tube. Or sleeve. Or insert any relevant packaging type here. If you have your hand in the air, please know that you are not alone. Not by a long shot. There is a very good reason why millions of us can’t claim innocence when it comes to overeating prepackaged, processed foods....
It’s official. Mindfulness has officially gone mainstream. More people than ever are using it to reduce stress levels and improve their health and well-being. Mindfulness is mainly considered to be an alternative practice, so does it have any place within a medical weight loss program? Absolutely, yes!...
The summer months are a time for us to have some fun in the sun, but it’s also a season that may pose some risk to patients trying to lose weight. Between vacations, holiday barbecues, and a generally slower pace of life, patients may be tempted to relax their weight loss efforts. But it doesn’t have to be that way, and there are many ways patients can enjoy summer and still remain on track....