Are you considering weight loss surgery? Or, have you already undergone a procedure? Either way, you need to “bone up” on certain health-related matters. A growing body of research shows that overweight and/or obese patients need to be informed of the long-term condition of their bones.
According to a study published in the Journal of Clinical […]

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Are you waking up just as wiped out as you were the night before? Has your significant other grown “tired” of your loud and excessive snoring? Bad news; you may be suffering from sleep apnea. And while it can affect anyone, the overweight and/or obese are definitely at risk for this condition.
However, a new study […]

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No matter how you slice it, there’s a psychological element when it comes to weight maintenance. You have to acknowledge that you have a problem. Only then can you take the necessary steps to become healthier. But all of your hard work is worthless if you replace your eating addiction with another craving; the need […]

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As you well know, the valuable health benefits of weight loss surgery have been proven time and time again. However, there are potential drawbacks to consider. Now, new research suggests that morbidly obese patients undergoing bariatric procedures may face an increased risk of developing a hernia.
A ground-breaking study explored the connection between undergoing rapid and […]

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Here’s some good news for those men and women considering bariatric surgery. You may be in for some dramatic financial benefits, as well as those for your health!
These procedures may help to reduce the development of other health conditions suffered from morbidly obese men and women. As a result, these patients’ insurance claims may be […]

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A growing body of research has shown that It’s no secret that the United States is experiencing an obesity epidemic. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) estimates that 25% of the country’s entire population is now considered obese. And this dramatic weight gain is “expanding” into many areas of the population, especially that of pregnant […]

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Despite our best efforts – the seemingly endless exercise routines, the soul-crushing dieting – losing weight always seems to be an unattainable goal. But as new research suggests, it may not all be your fault! You see,  recent studies have found that a person’s likelihood for obesity may all be due to their genes!
In this […]

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For couples considering having children, there may be one more reason to slim down! A new study shows that a man’s weight may affect a couple’s chances at conceiving. Dr. A Ghiyath Shayeb, from the University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, UK, has determined that men with a higher body mass index (BMI) face difficulties when […]

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Bariatric procedures such as gastric bypass and Lap-Band surgeries have been known to help resolve medical problems such as diabetes, high blood pressure and cholesterol. Recent studies are now showing that undergoing the weight loss surgery that limits the amount of food one can ingest can also help alleviate lower back pain in morbidly obese […]

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According to the findings of a recent study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, morbidly obese teenagers who undergo bariatric surgery show significant improvements in cardiac health and geometry after losing weight. Adolescent patients who opted for weight loss surgery also showed signs of improved left ventrical mass and diastolic function […]

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