Is Obesity Dampening Your Quality of Life? Robotics Bariatric Surgery Can Help
Today, obesity is a health problem that is not confined to specific countries, but a worldwide problem faced by both developed and developing nations. It is more prevalent in affluent nations when compared with other parts of the world. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), worldwide obesity has nearly tripled since 1975. When it […]
How To Push Past Those Pesky Weight Loss Plateaus
Here’s how to past a weight loss plateau: Switch up your lifestyle Amanda Musin, a registered and licensed dietitian at the Tampa General Hospital in Tampa, Florida, says to continue losing weight, we have to constantly change up our lifestyle. “A lighter you requires fewer calories than you did at a higher weight,” Musin says. […]
Behavioural & Lifestyle Changes Prior To Weight Loss Surgery
Preparing for weight loss surgery takes more than just tracking and normalizing your medical conditions. While most candidates going on for a weight loss surgery are well-equipped and mentally ready to embrace lifestyle changes post their surgery, very few realize the importance of ushering in behavioral and lifestyle changes prior to the surgery. This article […]
Nonsurgical Procedure Helped Patients Lose 20% Of Their Body Weight
New data shows effective long-term weight loss outcomes for people who have the endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty (ESG) procedure. The minimally invasive weight loss procedure, also known as the accordion procedure, could offer hope for those who can’t or don’t want to undergo traditional bariatric surgery. The data is part of the first long-term study on […]
How Much Protein Do You Need For Weight Loss
Low-carb, vegetarian, Mediterranean — whatever your diet, it’s important to get enough protein. Although research hasn’t yet pinpointed one perfect formula, experts say that the typical “recommended” daily minimums aren’t optimal, and that it helps to factor in your weight loss and activity level to determine how much protein you personally need. A good baseline […]
Hernia Surgery: Types, Risks, Surgery & Recovery
A hernia is a condition that usually affects the abdominal area of the human body. Due to a lack of elasticity or tightness of the abdominal wall, an abdominal organ or internal tissue often slips from its place. This usually happens around the region of the groin, upper stomach, belly button or the surrounding areas. […]
5 Things to Know about Sleeve Gastrectomy
Sleeve gastrectomy, gastric sleeve surgery, or vertical sleeve gastrectomy (VSG) is a restrictive procedure aimed to facilitate weight loss by reducing the size of the stomach, which reduces the food intake capacity of an individual and also reduces the hunger causing hormones. In a sleeve gastrectomy surgery, the surgeon removes a portion of your stomach […]
5 Rules That Actually Work If You’re Trying To Lose Weight
This week we’re serving up 5 rules that actually work if you’re trying to lose weight. From myths about snacking to sleeping in a cool room, here are the 5 things you can implement in your daily life to help you right now. 1. Eat meals, not snacks A new study found those who ate […]