Overeating, indulging in a few too many desserts, foregoing exercise and helping yourself to sugary sodas at every other meal—these are habits that are associated with weight gain and are known to cause obesity, but could these unhealthy eating habits also be potentially hazardous to your memory? [Read more]
Something as big and potentially life-changing as weight loss surgery cannot be relegated to the sidelines in your household. Losing weight may be an individual accomplishment, but you don’t need to go at it alone. Working with your family to help you lose weight is a great idea. Instead of making changes to your eating and exercise habits alone, figure out ways that you can incorporate those changes naturally into your household to help drive those healthy habits home for all the members of your family. [Read more]
With all the positive strides you’re making after weight loss surgery, you have every reason to be happy. Y [Read more]
There are a lot of things you can become anxious about in this world—especially as you are losing weight after bariatric surgery. [Read more]
Many sufferers of obesity battle other comorbid conditions like high cholesterol on a daily basis. [Read more]
Weight loss from bariatric surgery has been shown to decrease risks associated with obesity during pregnancy. [Read more]
n estimated 68 million adults in the United States have high blood pressure; that is one in every three Americans. [Read more]
Though weight loss surgery is a huge jump in the right direction, maintaining your new weight after surgery can be challenging. [Read more]
Although bariatric surgery is one of the best ways to help you control blood sugar levels, if you want to keep levels even more in control, researchers suggest eating foods at breakfast with a low glycemic index. [Read more]
Scientists have learned that even just short stints of physical activity boost the levels of a protein called BDNF (brain derived neuron factor). [Read more]
