by Amy Kalfus, FNP-C | Sep 1, 2022 | Obesity Medicine
Glucagon-like peptide 1 agonists, otherwise know as GLP-1s, have gained a lot of attention lately. Not only are they increasingly being prescribed for the treatment of Type II diabetes, but they have also recently gained a lot of popularity in the world of obesity...
by Robert Ziltzer, MD, FACP, FAAP, FOMA | Jul 13, 2022 | Obesity Medicine
Obesity is the most common chronic medical disease. Rather than having a simple solution of eating less and moving more, treatment requires a comprehensive approach. The addition of the medication Mounjaro® (tirzepatide) from Lilly is a powerful tool in the treatment...
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...
