Posted - January 11, 2012
Less Common Obesity Related Conditions
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. Learn More
Posted - July 14, 2011
The Health Risks of Being Obese
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. Learn More
Posted - May 8, 2010
How New Healthcare Legislation Affects You
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. Learn More
Posted - April 2, 2010
How You Burn Calories
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. Learn More
Posted - March 23, 2010
Bariatric Surgery May Reduce Cancer Risk in Obese Women
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. Learn More
Posted - March 14, 2010
Percentage of Overweight, Obese Americans Swells
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. Learn More
Posted - February 8, 2010
What is Normal Weight Obesity?
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. Learn More
Posted - January 31, 2010
Venous Clotting and Obesity
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. Learn More
Posted - January 5, 2010
Gastric Bypass Good for the Heart
A recent study suggests that bariatric surgery may provide more than the cosmetic benefit of looking thinner - "it may also reduce the Learn More
Posted - December 10, 2009
Bariatric Surgery May Improve Coronary Atherosclerosis
Bariatric surgery has been proven to be effective as a way to battle obesity. But it may also decrease your risk for coronary Learn More
