Posted - December 17, 2010
New Health Goals for 2020
Obesity, deaths due to heart attacks and cancer continue to plague many Americans. In effort to reduce these public health matters, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has proclaimed Healthy People 2020 goals as its 10-year agenda for improving the health of all Americans. Healthy People, 10-year science-based national objectives for improving the nation's health, has established 10-year national health goals for over three decades now. In additional to establishing benchmarks, Healthy People also monitors goal progress over the 10 year period. Some of the more prominent 2020 healthy goals are: Learn More
Posted - December 10, 2010
Excess Abdominal Fat Leads To Osteoporosis
The myth that being overweight may create factors that would protect women from certain afflictions such as certain types of cancer and osteoporosis has recently been put to question. Researchers are now saying that women with excess belly or abdominal fat should lose weight because they are more likely to suffer from a decrease in bone mineral density that leads to osteoporosis. Learn More
Posted - November 16, 2010
Life After Duodenal Switch Surgery – Food Portions
Once you have had duodenal switch surgery, not only will your stomach be smaller and banana-shaped, but the food from your stomach will take a much shorter route through your intestines and will have less time to absorb nutrients. This requires a very restricted diet post surgery, and one of the most important restrictions you will face is that of your food portions and the types of food you can eat. Learn More
Posted - November 9, 2010
Bariatric Surgery for Your Sweet Tooth
If you struggle to control cravings for sweet tasting foods, Penn State College of Medicine researchers think a solution may be available. Their research on a group of obese, diabetic rats showed changes in gastrointestinal anatomy following gastric bypass surgery that reduced the rat’s preference for sweet tasting foods. The rats also showed an increased tolerance for glucose indicating that their diabetes had improved. Learn More
Posted - October 20, 2010
Bariatic Surgery Motivation
Understanding your motivation for seeking weight loss surgery is an important step in evaluating your likelihood for achieving long-term weight loss success. Psychologists tell us that the motivation we have to seek change, is usually driven by one of four sources. Learn More
Posted - October 12, 2010
Does Dramatic Weight Reduction also Reduce Cancer Risk?
The relationship between bariatric surgery and some forms of cancer has been well established. Along with other health risks, obesity is frequently cited as a risk factor for breast, colon, endometrial, kidney and esophageal cancers. Learn More
Posted - October 5, 2010
Tips For Healthy Weight Loss
You have heard the old saying, “Slow and steady wins the race,” and never is it more true than when we are discussing weight loss. Your body does not respond well to sudden changes but, with a little time and encouragement, can adapt to achieve remarkable things. Learn More
Posted - September 28, 2010
Relieving Stress May Help With Weight Loss After Bariatric Surgery
In addition to making changes to your diet and getting more exercise, paying attention to your stress levels may play an important role in achieving weight loss after bariatric surgery. Learn More
Posted - September 18, 2010
The Obesity-Depression Link
Dutch researchers confirm that obesity and depression share a unique link where each condition increases the risk for developing the other. Learn More
Posted - September 8, 2010
Simple Steps To Exercise After Weight Loss Surgery
Becoming more physically active after weight loss surgery is essential to your long-term success. However, you might find the idea of jumping into a new fitness routine a little overwhelming. Follow these simple steps to ease into exercise after weight loss surgery. Learn More
