So, you have decided that you need weight loss surgery – now what? We know you have so many questions like what kind of bariatric surgery will be better for your condition or what potential complications may follow post-bariatric surgery. As with any surgical...
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Obesity is often regarded just as a weight-related condition. However, the fact is that obesity may affect other organs in the body and can be a threat to overall health and wellness. According to various health studies, nearly 60% of adults and 25 % of adolescents in...
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Bariatric surgery helps you lose weight. It is an option when you need to lose a lot of weight, especially when diets, exercise or medications have not worked. Two of the most common bariatric surgery procedures are gastric sleeve surgery and gastric bypass surgery....
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Obesity poses a real risk to the development and progression of type 2 diabetes and weight loss is the key component of diabetes management. Bariatric surgery results in significant weight loss and remission of diabetes in most patients. Doctors also say that...
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There are numerous benefits of weight loss. Health Benefits Decreased risk of diabetes Lowered blood pressure Improved cholesterol levels Decreased risk of heart disease Decreased risk of certain cancers Improved mobility Decreased joint pain Improved blood sugar...
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Cancer has always been a health concern, especially as you age. But a recent study has pointed out that some types are increasing dramatically in young people. The study found the rates of certain cancers are definitely linked to obesity, including colorectal, kidney...
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Childhood obesity can result in several psychological issues. Those issues can be especially problematic during the tween years as the unique social atmosphere this age group tends to face. Being overweight or obese tends to lower self-esteem, increased anxiety and...
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People in the hope of losing weight, what do they not do?From the treadmill to hitting up every gym class, strength training, and eating less, they pull all the stops. Most of us tend to think that losing weight means eating fewer calories and burning more energy. In...
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Are you severely or morbidly obese? Carrying extra weight around? Suffering from rheumatoid arthritis? Weight loss surgery may greatly improve your symptoms and there is a good chance that it may cause the disease to go into remission. A team of researchers at Harvard...
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