Attention Employers! Is Your Business Safe from Obesity-Related Injuries?
As the obesity epidemic spreads “far and wide,” even those men and women in good health are feeling the effects. And if recent legal cases are a sign of things to come, this excess weight gain may take a devastating financial toll, as well!
If you have your [...]

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Todd Starnes, a news radio anchor and reporter, had been diagnosed with a near-fatal heart condition. Doctors told him that open-heart surgery would be necessary to save his life. But surviving that was only the first obstacle. Todd, who was 37 at the time, also weighed 300 lbs. Needless to say, he needed to institute a [...]

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After gastric bypass or laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding (lap-band) surgery, your stomach is reduced to the size of a walnut or small egg – a fraction of its normal size. Your digestive system has been altered to promote healthy weight loss, and therefore what and how you eat, and how much, must be changed as [...]

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A growing number of studies are dedicated to the medical condition known as metabolic syndrome. This mysterious malady may be particularly harmful for overweight and obese adults. But there may be good news. Recent studies find that regular exercise and a healthy diet may actually reduce the risk of this condition.
In a new study published [...]

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Men and women considering undergoing weight loss surgery may be in store for a state-of-the-art holiday gift. San Antonio’s own medical professionals are offering a much less-invasive surgical procedure; one that requires little more than a single, tiny incision!
Known as “gastric sleeve surgery,” this remarkable procedure is considered the midway point between gastric bypass surgery [...]

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The road to overcoming obesity rates has been filled with speed bumps. But thanks to  Medicare, patients will have to work even harder to receive coverage for bariatric surgery.
According to the a memorandum released by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), the agency has restructured the requirements for senior citizens to receive coverage for [...]

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The 2002 documentary Super Size Me dealt a devastating blow to junk food fans, and the fast food industry, in general. But it now appears that this documentary may have had a powerful impact on the diet industry, specifically cleansing diets.
The movie’s director, Morgan Spurlock, ate nothing but McDonalds’ meals three times a day, for [...]

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Are you obese, and considering having a baby? If so, here’s another reason to consider weight loss surgery. New research suggests that these procedures may actually increase the chances of getting pregnant. In fact, women who become pregnant after weight loss surgery were shown to be healthier, in general.
According to a study recently published in [...]

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Today, more and more Americans are entering their 50’s and beyond. Naturally, these Baby Boomers want to stay active and healthy, and when you consider the ever-growing overweight and obesity rates, this is good news, indeed. But before you start jogging, or bike-riding, or weight-lifting, you need to ensure your safety and well-being. After all, [...]

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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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