Multiple factors may be crucial for putting your heart at risk. Some you can control, others you can’t. Those you cannot control are like age - the older you get,…
January 14 , 2021 | 2 Minutes to Read
People who are obese tend to have more tissue around their throat that may make them more prone to sleep apnea. Sleep apnea is one of the dreaded health problems after diabetes. Sleep apnea means decreased oxygen, reaching the brain and to the…
January 13 , 2021 | 3 Minutes to Read
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…
January 12 , 2021 | 4 Minutes to Read
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…
November 9 , 2020 | 5 Minutes to Read
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…
October 27 , 2020 | 4 Minutes to Read
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 bariatric…
October 12 , 2020 | 3 Minutes to Read
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 levels Decreased risk of stroke Reduced…
September 22 , 2020 | 3 Minutes to Read
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…
August 11 , 2020 | 3 Minutes to Read
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…
July 20 , 2020 | 3 Minutes to Read
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…
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