Obesity Education

Setting Boundaries

Posted: Jan 17 in Weight Loss Tips by

In practically every aspect of life, you must learn to set boundaries for yourself as well as for others. Some people find that setting boundaries, particularly when they are for your own good, is difficult to do and even more difficult to stick to. Most people who suffer from obesity are eager to please others and constantly put other people’s well-being before their own. In order to successfully lose weight and maintain that loss via a healthier, more active lifestyle, boundaries are a necessity.

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Less Common Obesity Related Conditions

Posted: Jan 11 in Weight Loss Tips by

Most people associate heart disease and respiratory ailments with obesity, but there are less common conditions affected by weight as well. Genetics are responsible for some risks, but additional factors and obesity itself can also be at fault. While receiving a sleeve gastrectomy in Dallas can improve or eliminate many of these health risks, it is important to be aware of some of the less common risks that obesity can put you at risk for.

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The Health Risks of Being Obese

Posted: Jul 14 in Weight Loss Tips by

People are considered obese when they have an unhealthy weight-to-height ratio, or BMI. The human body is not meant to carry excess weight, and when it does many resulting health issues can occur.

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How New Healthcare Legislation Affects You

Posted: May 08 in Weight Loss Tips by

If you’re obese, the future of healthcare for you may seem uncertain. While it’s unknown how greatly you’ll be affected by healthcare reform until the courts and the market responds, it’s helpful to be informed about what the current healthcare reform bill means for you.

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How You Burn Calories

Posted: Apr 02 in Weight Loss Tips by

Weight loss experts are constantly telling you to burn more calories than you eat in order to lose weight. So how, exactly, do you “burn calories”? Find out what you can – and can’t – do to burn more calories.

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Bariatric Surgery May Reduce Cancer Risk in Obese Women

Posted: Mar 23 in Weight Loss Tips by

In addition to helping obese people lose a significant amount of weight, bariatric surgery may also help obese women reduce their risk for certain cancers, according to new research.

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Percentage of Overweight, Obese Americans Swells

Posted: Mar 14 in Weight Loss Tips by

As the obesity epidemic continues to grow, more than half of American adults are now overweight or obese. According to the Gallup-Healthways Well-Being Index, which conducted telephone interviews with 673,000 adults between January 2008 and December 2009, 63.1% of adults in the U.S. were either overweight or obese in 2009.

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What is Normal Weight Obesity?

Posted: Feb 08 in Weight Loss Tips by

While many fitness and nutritional experts use a body mass index to determine what your normal weight range should be, BMI may miss part of the picture. As a result, you may be within a “normal” weight range and also be considered obese.

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Venous Clotting and Obesity

Posted: Jan 31 in Weight Loss Tips by

Your risk of deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism increases with obesity, but researches have discovered that your gender and the location of the excess weight are also important factors.

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Gastric Bypass Good for the Heart

Posted: Jan 05 in Weight Loss Tips by

A recent study suggests that bariatric surgery may provide more than the cosmetic benefit of looking thinner – “it may also reduce the risk for disease and premature death in patients. Dr. Mikolich and colleagues at Northeastern Ohio Universities College of Medicine studied 50 patients who underwent gastric bypass surgery. Before surgery, all subjects had [...]

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