Posted - May 18, 2012
Stand Up For a Healthier Day at Work
Many of us working Americans are stuck behind a desk day-in, day-out, with little opportunity to get up and stretch our legs. The sluggish inactivity of this sedentary lifestyle is a huge contributor to the spread of obesity in our country, but the solution may be simple enough: we just need to get off our behinds and walk around. Learn More
Posted - May 15, 2012
Should genetically modified foods be labeled?
Since the early 90’s, many farmers have worked with genetically modified organisms, or GMOs, to increase their yields. By tinkering with the DNA of seeds from American dietary stalwarts like soy and corn, proponents of GMOs claim that farmers are able to produce more food faster and with fewer chemicals, resulting in cheaper food and a smaller environmental impact. In 1992, the FDA declared that GM foods are “not inherently dangerous” and the United States, unlike 50 other prominent countries like Brazil and China, continues to lack requirements for any sort of special labeling or regulation of GM foods. Learn More
Posted - May 11, 2012
Running: The Beginner’s Guide
Since mankind first evolved to walk on two legs, running on them has been important. Each human’s relationship with our most basic form of transportation is different, but our long natural history as runners has led many to think that adding running to a fitness regimen is straightforward and easy. Learn More
Posted - May 8, 2012
Making Your Diet Eggscellent
Eggs have been historically demonized for their high cholesterol content, but it may be time to leave the witch hunt. Absolved of claims that they increase the risk of heart disease, eggs are now highlighted by dietary experts as an excellent source for many of the nutrients our bodies need most. They contain myriad vitamins (D, A, E, B12, B6) and minerals (potassium, iron, phosphorus, zinc, calcium) as well as a high protein, antioxidant and healthy fat content. Learn More
Posted - May 4, 2012
Finding Your Positive Energy
You will need to make a number of lifestyle changes following your Lap Band surgery. Dr. Stewart will provide you with instructions pertaining to your diet and exercise habits after your operation, but outside of the obvious weight loss efforts there are still a number of things you need to focus on. Learn More
Posted - May 1, 2012
Escaping the Fruit Loop
They come in every color of the rainbow, in every shape you can imagine. They’re sour, sweet and savory with tastes varied and diverse enough to reflect their vast multinational origins. Some even have a history that stretches back to the dawn of man. Learn More
Posted - April 26, 2012
Three Fun Activities to Lose Weight as a Couple
Finding a workout partner, much like finding a spouse, can be difficult. In both, it’s important to find someone who encourages you to become healthier—the ideal spouse will visit your weight loss surgeon with you and stay supportive of your weight loss goals. You need someone whose personality meshes well with own; someone who shares similar interests and goals and can help you work out on a regular basis without sounding like a drill instructor. Learn More
Posted - April 19, 2012
Vacation: The Missing Piece of your Weight Loss Plan
It can be easy to fall into the trap of becoming over worked and chronically stressed, but this is not good for your health. As you wake up every morning and repeat the same routine over and over again your mind may begin to fall into a rut. The beeping of the alarm, horns honking in traffic, the sound of construction trucks restructuring the office building next to yours—the bombardment of sounds alone can be toxic, let alone the stress of responsibilities and social pressures. Learn More
Posted - April 16, 2012
Weight Loss Surgery Benefits Mind As Well As Body
The physical benefits of tackling obesity with surgical procedures like sleeve gastrectomy are obvious, but could weight loss surgery have a positive impact on patients’ cognitive abilities as well? In a recent study, bariatric surgery patients showed significant and continual improvement in their cognition following surgery, demonstrating that weight loss surgery can curb obesity’s mental detriments just as well as its physical ones. Learn More
Posted - April 12, 2012
Tackle Weight Loss as a Team
Team based campaigns are a great way to keep up motivation as you are trying to lose weight after weight loss surgery. Dallas offers a number of resources that you can turn to as you are losing weight following your bariatric procedure. According to a new study, one of the more impactful types of support networks that you can become involved in is a weight loss competition. Learn More
