Weight loss refers to the act of reducing your body mass through diet, exercise or obesity medications. Although weight loss can occur due to reductions in body water or lean muscle, desired weight loss often involves a reduction in body fat.
Losing weight is a common goal for many individuals. While there are countless diet fads and quick fixes out there, many of them do not work — especially in the long run. Many fads and quick fixes are temporary and most people who follow them…
For some patients, weight loss before orthopedic surgery may be necessary to ensure the best possible outcomes. Orthopedic surgery is a branch of medicine that focuses on treating injuries and disorders of the musculoskeletal system, which includes bones, joints, muscles, ligaments, and tendons. This type of…
Med spas, short for “medical spas,” are facilities that offer medical-grade aesthetic treatments and procedures in a spa-like setting. These treatments typically focus on improving the appearance of the skin and body, including weight loss. Med spas may include injecting compounded peptides as a “cure”…
Weight loss medications are not the end all be all of achieving a healthy weight. Optimal weight loss for obese patients may require expert care from a board-certified bariatric physician as well as lifestyle interventions. The pandemic years of 2020-2022 saw obesity in the US…
It’s important that those considering losing weight understand the pros and cons of Ozempic as a medicine that can help you to achieve those goals. Ozempic is a relatively new medication that has been approved by the FDA for the treatment of type 2 diabetes….
While It is well documented that being obese negatively affects heart health and longevity, not all measurements of obesity are equal in their ability to determine a person’s cardiovascular health. For example, body composition testing can provide a more accurate measure of cardiovascular health than…
February is Heart Health Month and it’s the perfect time to focus on our cardiovascular health and make sure we’re doing everything we can to take care of the most important muscle in our body. Heart disease is the leading cause of death worldwide, and…
Meal replacement is an important aspect of a medical weight loss program, as it can help individuals achieve and maintain their desired weight in a healthy and sustainable way. One of the main benefits of meal replacement is that it can provide a consistent and…
Do you know that weight gain during menopause is pretty much unavoidable for many women? Hormonal changes may make it more likely for your body to store fat in your abdomen rather than in your hips and thighs. However, with a little bit of effort,…
The holidays are upon us and that means two things: delicious food and lots of it. For many of us, the holiday season is a time to indulge. But if you’re carrying around extra weight, those indulgences can quickly add up, leaving you feeling sluggish…