Category Archives: General Weight Loss News

Trulicity (dulaglutide) is a GLP-1 receptor agonist medication commonly prescribed for Type 2 diabetes and, in some cases, medical weight management. Like other medications in this class, Trulicity affects appetite, digestion, and blood sugar regulation, which means some patients may experience mild or more serious side effects during treatment. Understanding how Trulicity works, what side […]

Do you need to lose weight on the recommendation of your doctors? Or do you just want to lose weight for a healthier you?  But are you having a hard time losing those extra pounds naturally via diet and exercise? Well, you don’t have to worry. There are plenty of weight loss procedures to choose […]

If you’ve just gone through lap band surgery, congratulations! Going through it is a big step in your weight loss journey. Any amount you lose brings you a step closer to a healthier you. However, you should also be aware that despite going through this procedure, it is still possible for you to gain back […]

Obesity affects more than physical health alone. Researchers have increasingly studied the relationship between obesity, weight loss, and cognitive function, including how excess weight may influence memory, concentration, mental clarity, and overall brain health. Some studies suggest that obesity may contribute to inflammation, metabolic dysfunction, poor sleep quality, and reduced cardiovascular efficiency, all of which […]

Did you know that there are more than 600 muscles in our body?  Each of those muscles has functions that are important for our body to work well. For example, the heart, which is the most hardworking muscle, pumps 2,000 gallons of blood a day throughout our body. Other muscular functions include mobility, stability, posture, […]

Food is a source of comfort for many people. And eating delicious food is definitely one comforting act. Partaking in our favorite everyday dishes is a pleasurable indulgence. The comfort and pleasure of food are even multiplied during holidays when a feast accompanies family gatherings and get-togethers. Food, in short, is therefore, more associated with […]

The Weight Loss Aftermath: Sagging Skin   After months, if not years, of coming up with an effective weight loss treatment plan, you’ve finally made it to your desired weight goal!   But…does it ever really stop there? Well, not exactly.   The truth is, when it comes to weight loss, it’s a continuous effort […]

After losing a great deal of weight, people are often left with sagging skin in various regions of their body. This can feel quite demoralizing, especially since it comes right after something so positive.To address this loose excess skin, patients come in for body-contouring procedures. If you’ve noticed excess skin and fat dangling from your […]

The gastric pacemaker is a bariatric procedure that aims to curb weight gain by controlling how full and satiated you feel. A bariatric procedure is one that assists in weight loss. People who find it difficult to lose weight, or those who face the risk of obesity and high blood pressure, can opt to have […]

Según el Dr. David Davtyan, un cirujano bariatrico renombrado en Los Angeles, un estudio reciente describió 86,953 casos de Gastrectomía Vertical en Manga, comúnmente llamado Manga Gástrica, realizado laparoscopicamente o mediante cirugía robótica para bajar de peso. El estudio demostró que cirugías de manga gástrica realizadas por laparoscopia tuvieron mejores resultados y fueron más seguras […]