by Diana Bone, FNP-C | Jan 25, 2022 | Obesity Medicine
Did you know sleepless nights can lead to weight gain? Numerous studies have suggested poor sleep quality can lead to metabolic disorders, weight gain, increased risk for obesity, heart disease, depression, and stroke. Most adults will burn an average of 50 calories...
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...
by Craig Primack MD, FACP, FAAP, FOMA | Jan 24, 2022 | Obesity Medicine
High Blood Pressure is also called hypertension. You and your physician should be concerned about your blood pressure being elevated because, over time, it puts you at risk for many serious health problems, including: Heart Disease Heart Attacks Stroke Heart Failure...
by swlc | Nov 6, 2021 | Obesity Medicine
Too often, patients blame themselves for gaining weight. They say, “it’s my fault. I just have no self-control. I know what to do, I just can’t do it” Many physicians cause more harm than good by advising patients to “eat less and exercise more.” Patients are left to...
by swlc | Nov 6, 2021 | Obesity Medicine
Patients with obesity are frequently advised to lose weight prior to total knee or total hip replacement. The reasons for this recommendation are numerous: Patients with obesity (BMI >30) are 1.7 times more likely to have complications after total joint replacement...
by swlc | Aug 19, 2021 | Medical Aesthetics, Obesity Medicine, Pharmacology, Research
Diana Bone MSN, FNP-C There’s been a lot of buzz lately about Wegovy® (semaglutide) and Plenity® (Gelesis-100). Both medications are used to help with weight loss. But how are they the same and how are they different? What is Wegovy? Recently, the FDA approved a new...
