Category Archives: Obesity

After a gastric balloon procedure, your stomach needs time to adjust—and so does your nutrition. Smaller portions mean it’s harder to get all the vitamins and minerals your body needs from food alone. That’s why taking the right post gastric balloon vitamins isn’t optional; it’s part of your long-term success. The goal isn’t to load […]

Menopause—a natural biological transition that all women face—presents an array of challenges, not least of which is the tendency to gain weight. While this phenomenon has physiological roots tied to hormonal shifts, its impact on self-esteem, health, and overall quality of life makes understanding and addressing it paramount. Why Addressing Weight Gain During Menopause Matters […]

Given today’s fast-moving lifestyle and food options, many of us are struggling to find ways to keep our weight down and managing symptoms of overweight and obesity. This is especially true in Los Angeles, a city known for its health-focused lifestyle. Recently, more people starting using the popular weight loss drugs known as GLPs – […]

If you’ve been looking to lose some weight, we have a question for you: Have you tried walking? After all, it’s the most accessible exercise you can do. You don’t need fancy equipment, and you can wear whatever you want. All you need is some wide open spaces and you’re good to go. Plus, you […]

According to the World Health Organization, obesity rates have continued to grow in both adults and children. In 2016 alone, the number of obese adults went up to 650 million. So if you feel like you’ve just gotten bigger, unhealthier, and have gained weight, you’re not alone.    If you’re obese, it won’t necessarily stop […]

Overweight Young Adults Risk Early Death A study published in Aug 2011 in the Journal of Adolescent Health found that being overweight at 25 years old increased the risk of early death by 21%. That risk went up to 28% if a young adult with a higher BMI (body mass index) also smoked, drank alcohol, […]

Obesity is an escalating global health crisis, directly contributing to numerous conditions, including atrial fibrillation (AF), a serious and potentially life-threatening cardiovascular disease. Recent groundbreaking research, particularly that conducted by Dr. Hany Abed at the University of Adelaide, has illuminated the intricate relationship between obesity and atrial fibrillation. This page explores how obesity impacts heart […]

Findings published in the August 2011 issue of Hepatology, revealed that obesity may be a frequent cause of chronic liver disease progression. Liver cirrhosis, according to one study, in over 15% of cases, is caused by being overweight. Other studies showed that those suffering from liver disease due to obesity had a lower survival rate […]

According to data from the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System in 2005, less than 50 percent of the population participates in “recommended” levels of physical activity. You may be wondering what exactly the “recommended” levels of physical activity are. The recommended levels of physical activity (including both the amount and intensity) differ per person’s individual […]

Breakfast habits may play an important role in appetite regulation, eating behavior, and long-term weight management. Some research has suggested that eating a higher-protein breakfast may help reduce hunger and decrease food cravings later in the day. Researchers have also explored how breakfast composition may affect brain activity related to food motivation and reward-driven eating. […]