by John V. deGuzman, MD | Oct 13, 2022 | Research
Exercise is often a “4 letter word”. The majority of my patients with overweight/obesity have had a previous bad or even traumatic experience with exercise. Many have been shamed in school PE classes. They have been injured by personal trainers insistent on the mantra...
by John V. deGuzman, MD | Sep 28, 2022 | Research
Background: I have exclusively practiced Obesity Medicine in Phoenix, Arizona with Scottsdale Weight Loss Center (SWLC) for the past 8 years. Previously, I practiced Internal Medicine for >20 years. I am Board certified by the American Board of Obesity Medicine (ABOM)...
by John V. deGuzman, MD | Jan 24, 2022 | Getting Active, Obesity Medicine
In addition to the well-known cardiovascular, metabolic, and cancer causing consequences of obesity, excess weight is also a significant contributor to functional limitation in old age. Current trends suggest that functionally disabled older adults with obesity will...
