Dr Ziltzer | Scottsdale Weight Loss

Exercise reduces anxiety

Posted: Nov 11 in Our Blog by

In the world of medical weight loss (Bariatrics), one of the most important factors to keeping off the pounds is physical activity.

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Extra weight does not protect patients who have cancer

Posted: Sep 01 in Our Blog by

I have heard patients tell me they didn’t want to lose weight, because if they got cancer, they wanted those extra pounds to protect them from the ravages of cancer. The thought is that cancer causes weight loss, and if you have more weight, you might live longer.

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Arizona has greatest increase in childhood obesity

Posted: May 31 in Our Blog by

New statistics on obesity in Arizona are troubling. A study in this month’s Archives of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine showed Arizona had the greatest increase in childhood obesity between 2003 and 2007.

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Hydroxycut doesn’t make the cut

Posted: May 11 in Our Blog by

Like so many dietary supplements, safety is a common concern. Hydroxycut is no exception.

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Few large meals vs. frequent small ones

Posted: May 06 in Our Blog by

I was recently asked which was better for weight loss: eating 3 meals daily or frequent small meals?

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But it’s only 5 pounds”- encountering regain

Posted: Apr 13 in Our Blog by

I was talking to a patient today about what to do it she regains 5 pounds.

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Incontinence and Weight Loss

Posted: Feb 01 in Our Blog by

A study in the New England Journal of Medicine examined the effect of weight loss on urinary incontinence in women with obesity. Women reduced their average number of episodes of urinary leakage by 47%.

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Top 10 Calorie Free Valentines gifts

Posted: Feb 01 in Our Blog by

Your girlfriend just dropped 10 pounds after her New Year’s resolution. The last thing you want to do is sabotage her success with a big box of chocolates.

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New Years Resolutions You Can Keep!

Posted: Jan 01 in Our Blog by

It is so interesting how the seasons change our behavior. The New Year has always been a time to be better, healthier, and focus on ourselves.

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Holiday survival guide

Posted: Dec 29 in Our Blog by

Here’s some tips to get through the holidays and still maintain your weight. Don’t be average, since the average person gains 5-7 pounds between Halloween and New Years:

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