by | Aug 5, 2021 | Getting Active, Healthy Eating, Lifestyle
Thanks to sedentary lifestyles and unhealthy eating habits, childhood obesity has become a serious problem in the United States. Many teenagers are struggling to lose weight. What can you do to help your child? Consider investing in a medical weight loss program or...
by | Aug 3, 2021 | Lifestyle
Craig Primack MD, FACP, FAAP, FOMA It is recommended that the average person get 7-9 hours of sleep every night. When we get less than that, overall energy use increases (because we are more active when awake). The body compensates for this by increasing hunger and...
by | Jul 18, 2021 | Lifestyle
There are many reasons to do a weight loss program. People choose to lose weight for obvious medical reasons but mental health is equally as important. Mental Improvement Mental improvement is an often overlooked aspect of weight loss. Losing weight can boost...
by | Jun 28, 2021 | Getting Active, Lifestyle
There are many health benefits to losing and maintaining a healthy weight. For example, improved mood or reduced risk for diseases like diabetes. The most important benefit that can result from your weight loss program is having a healthy heart. Overworking Your Heart...
by | May 20, 2021 | Getting Active, Research
Craig Primack MD, FACP, FAAP, FOMA The best way to treat blood pressure (BP) is weight loss. With the right amount of exercise, your weight and blood pressure will reduce. The European Society of Cardiology created an algorithm to personalize exercise based on BP....
