What’s With the Weight Gain? If you started taking in more calories than usual or cutting back on exercise, you wouldn’t be surprised if the numbers on the scale crept higher. But what if you’re doing everything the same as you always do, and your weight still goes up? It’s time to delve a little […]
Demographic, socioeconomic and cultural factors all add to sizeable gender gap. A new study by researchers at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine has identified demographic, socioeconomic and cultural factors that contribute to a major gender disparity among U.S. men and women undergoing weight loss surgeries. Men undergo the surgeries in far […]
Bariatric surgery is a life-altering experience. No matter which weight loss surgery you choose, the procedure is expensive and will require that you make big changes to your lifestyle. As with any surgery, there are benefits and shortcomings to consider. In some cases, the impact on your life may make you wonder if it is […]
Insurance often covers bariatric surgery. While most of the major insurance carriers offer coverage for bariatric surgery, not all policies include coverage. If you are reading this text, its because you might be considering or have considered weight loss surgery, also called bariatric surgery. The price of your weight loss surgery will depend on several factors: […]
Abdominal exercises. Simply put, bashing out endless reps of sit-ups won’t have any real impact on your belly fat, according to a study published in the Journal of Strength and Conditioning. Of course, these kind of exercises will help strengthen your abdominal muscles, even tone them, but they won’t shift the layer of fat above […]
Well none of us saw this coming, none. Gyms, schools, parks, and recreational places are all closed. As of June 1, 2020, some stores have reopened and government officials are slowly lifting restrictions in phases. The sad part? People are putting on weight! Researchers say it’s too soon to say for sure how widespread the weight […]
Get to know the benefits and risks of 3 popular options You’ve tried every diet and exercised yourself into submission — but you’re still not losing any weight. If you’re among the one-third of Americans considered obese, bariatric surgery just maybe what the doctor ordered. The two most common weight loss procedures are Roux-en-Y gastric […]
It’s that time of year again. As the clock struck 12:01 on January 1, many people resolved to make a change in their diet, exercise habits, or personal finances. Others are committed to improving their relationships, spending more time doing what they love, or learning something new. According to a survey conducted in December 2019, […]
For couples who take on the challenge of trying to lose weight together, the shared experience can mean twice the work — and twice the reward. Get a peek into real-life, weight-loss success stories and how they navigated this important health experience together — what they learned, what they loved, and what weight-loss tips worked for them. […]
You’re looking for weight loss tips because you want to do Thanksgiving differently this year, right? Usually, you eat until you’re stuffed then fall asleep on the couch and wake up in the 4th quarter of some football game. Oh wait, that’s every man in your family. No, you retreat to a bedroom and pass out in a […]
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