Obesity Education

Bariatric Surgery May Improve Coronary Atherosclerosis

Posted: Dec 10 in Weight Loss Tips by

Bariatric surgery has been proven to be effective as a way to battle obesity. But it may also decrease your risk for coronary atherosclerosis, the most common cause of death in the United States. Coronary atherosclerosis is a heart condition that involves fatty deposits inside the arterial walls sometimes referred to as a “hardening of [...]

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Weight Loss Surgery and Type 2 Diabetes Remission

Posted: Nov 16 in Weight Loss Tips by

Recent scientific studies have shown that weight loss surgery may help treat some cases of Type 2 diabetes. Type 2 diabetes is a disease that is typically associated with obesity. It is commonly treated with a weight loss plan of diet and exercise as well as insulin injections. However, new evidence suggests that weight loss [...]

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Why We Eat When We’re Stressed

Posted: Oct 11 in Weight Loss Tips by

Stress can bring out the best and worst in all of us. When we have a deadline to meet or a difficult situation to navigate, stress can give us the energy and stamina to complete these tasks and even exceed their objectives. One of the less-attractive aspects of stress is its ability to make us [...]

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Joint Pain and Weight Loss

Posted: Jul 10 in Weight Loss Tips by

It can be impossible to contemplate exercise when your joints scream with pain after a workout. For some, the mere act of getting out of bed can cause a simultaneous outcry from their knees and ankles, making working out completely unthinkable. However, becoming more active after bariatric surgery is a vital part of losing weight [...]

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What Ever Happened to Ron Lester?

Posted: May 05 in Weight Loss Tips by

Ron Lester was an actor in movies and television, starring in such films as Varsity Blues. Lester weighed in at over 500 pounds when he decided to undergo duodenal-switch surgery because of his obesity. For Ron Lester, the path to health was not an easy one.  Known throughout Hollywood as a young John Candy, Lester’s identity [...]

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