Millions of Americans resolve to reinvent their lifestyles by eating healthier and losing weight. With so many medical options available, deciding which path to take can be overwhelming.
While GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Wegovy hold promise for both weight loss and diabetes management, their potential for accidental misuse requires caution.
Popular ideas about weight loss often aren’t based in science and can actively harm your health. Here are some of the most common myths, along with some tips to improve...
Weight loss surgery is not a quick fix—it is a lifelong commitment to improving your health. The success of this commitment depends largely on who you choose to go on...
Once you’ve started the process and gotten approved for bariatric surgery, it’s important to follow a pre-op diet. Failure to follow the pre-op diet could compromise the surgery.
The word “bacteria” has a bad rap, conjuring up images of infection or illness. But did you know that good bacteria in your body actually helps keep you healthy? These...
The body mass index, or BMI, predates the bathroom scale by more than half a century. But it has not changed with the times. Learn how doctors suggest to measure...
“It has been a hard road, but it has been the best thing I ever did for myself.” This is how DeAnn Barfuss describes the emotional weight loss journey she...
Losing even a small amount of weight can have huge positive impact on your overall health. But how do you ensure that you’ll stick with your resolution and be happy...
