What is childhood obesity?
Childhood obesity is a debilitating disease that can affect children physically and mentally. As a child, it’s easy to gravitate toward snacks that come…
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Why you should meal prep
The majority of our decisions about what to eat are on autopilot and often happen without us even thinking about them. Did you know…
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Vitamins, minerals and supplements: Do we really need them?
Most of us know that good nutrition is important for good health. However, when we hear catch phrases like “calcium deficiency” or learn a…
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Nutrition myths: Hype or help?
There is no shortage of surprising new health studies. But how do you know which are worth your attention? When it comes to nutrition,…
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Weigh Beyond: Keeping up with Sam and Sara
Sitting in a dim-lit room – where the only lights are the neon wire lights fading in and out along the black walls and…
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What you’re doing wrong with your New Year’s resolutions
By the end of January, 36 percent of New Year’s resolvers will have thrown their hands up in the air and said, “Better luck next year.” It’s normal to want to reboot your life come Jan. 1, but before you go crazy with your New Year’s resolutions list, you want to consider these common mistakes that could set you up for failure, rather than success.
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6 ways to give the gift of health this holiday season
Health is described as a “state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.” If you could take that sentence, put it in a box and wrap it as a gift to give to someone you love or care about, would you?
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How does PCOS affect weight and fertility?
Season three of the popular television drama This is Us recently premiered on NBC. During the first episode, one of the main characters, Kate,…
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13 ways weight loss surgery changed my life
Recently, I celebrated the four-year anniversary of my weight loss surgery at AAMC. It’s hard to believe that it’s already been four years since…
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Obesity and cancer risk: Weight loss surgery may help
Weight loss surgery has many health benefits for the obese, including lowering your risk of diabetes and heart disease. But many don’t realize lowering…
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