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Does Your Weight Hurt?

Posted: Feb 23 in Our Blog tagged by

Millions of Americans throughout the United States could be considered obese by national standards. In fact, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that as many as 1 in 3 adults are currently obese in the U.S. Unfortunately, carrying around all the extra weight has dramatic health effects on the body, from increasing your risks for heart disease and diabetes, to even increasing risks for certain cancers. Obesity may not only be linked to serious chronic health issues, but increasingly more research points to weight problems being associated with a greater risk for chronic pain.

Small scale studies over the last decade have pointed to the connection between pain and obesity. In a much larger study of one million Americans, published in the January online edition of “Obesity,” research shows an even greater link between to the two health issues. There are several possible theories as to why the two are linked. For example, weight places greater stress on the joints, especially the ankles, knees and lower back, resulting in both increased inflammation and pain. Excess fat on the body may also trigger physiological processes in the body which increase pain and inflammation. Those who are overweight are also at a higher risk for arthritis, which can cause debilitating pain and swelling in the joints. Even weight-related depression can contribute to issues with pain, suggests the obesity study.

If you are suffering from chronic pain, weight loss may be the answer. Even if your pain is associated with other ailments, losing weight can positively impact your future health, and may even increase both your lifespan and quality of life. Losing weight can seem like an overwhelming task, but with medical weight loss assistance from your weight loss clinic you can achieve your goal weight and start living a healthier lifestyle.

Get Going! Train for your First 5K

Posted: Feb 14 in Our Blog by

People everywhere are setting goals to get fit. After reaching that goal, some start training to run their first 5K. After working hard to have a consistent weight loss in Chandler, it is time to try something new and adventurous. 5K runs are a challenging adventure that can be accomplished when we are properly trained for them.

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Detecting Obesity at an Early Age

Posted: Feb 09 in Our Blog by

A new study suggests that it may be possible to identify the risk of obesity at an earlier age than previously believed. Infants who grow too rapidly may be at a higher risk of developing obesity later in life. Knowing this can help parents prepare by instilling proper diet and exercise habits right from the start.

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Are Toning Shoes Too Good to be True?

Posted: Feb 08 in Our Blog by

Although most us know that in order to lose weight there needs to be more energy expended than consumed, it is still tempting to look for that next quick fix or trendy diet that promises unbelievable results. At first glance, the popular toning shoes look like a promising way to tone up your body without any additional exercise. However, as with many items along this vein, they seem too good to be true. Here is a summary of what the shoes claim to do as well as what they really do to promote muscle growth and weight loss.

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Organization Tips: The Benefits of a Check List

Posted: Jan 30 in Our Blog by

Stress and worry can really eat away at your self-confidence and cause a great deal of anxiety. Often when you are prepared for what lies ahead in life, you can decrease some of the stress. Creating a checklist can help you to be better equipped for various events in your life, and this is one way that some of the most organized people help to keep the stress of life’s many unique situations at bay.

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