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.
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…
Did you know about the link between obesity and breast cancer? According to statistics from the Center for Disease Control (CDC), over 70% of American adults are overweight and almost 42% are obese. Obesity-related conditions include heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes and certain types…
Actions we take every day eventually become habits. These habits compound over time to either make it easier or harder to maintain a healthy weight. Thus what we do everyday is a major factor in the success of any weight loss strategy. Sometimes changing to a…
Throughout the past 30 years, childhood obesity rates have more than doubled in the United States. Here is how we can reverse this growing trend: 1. Take it Seriously Being an overweight or obese child or teen is no laughing matter. Childhood or teen obesity…
The obesity epidemic threatens the health and well-being of millions of Americans every year. Thankfully, current weight loss technology can help those looking to lose weight to fight back against the core causes of this disease: poor diet and a lack of regular physical activity….
If you are about to begin a weight loss program, there is a very good chance that it involves eating less. When “eating less” involves skipping one or more meals, then we say that you are following a “fasting” strategy. The most popular of the…