Bariatric Surgery: A powerful tool in the treatment of obesity
by Shani Belgrave M.D., FACS, FASMBS Obesity is the medical term for excess body fat and is defined as having a body mass index (BMI) of greater than 30 kg/m2. Obesity is associated with many health conditions including diabetes, hyperlipidemia, hypertension, obstructive sleep apnea, and several cancers including endometrial cancer, and pancreatic cancer. According to […]
Tips for Healthy Eating: Strategies for Weight Management and Disease Prevention
We need fuel to live and thrive. Nutrition is key to our health and function. Maintaining a healthy weight is more than just calories in and calories out. Caloric intake does play a role in weight management and high calorie foods lead to weight gain but the quality of the food we eat is also […]
Heart Matters: Treating obesity to improve heart health and other tips for decreasing the risk of heart disease
In the United States, coronary heart disease accounts for one third of all deaths in people older than 35 years.1 Obesity is a known risk factor for the development of coronary heart disease. Obesity is defined as a body mass index (BMI) of 30 kg/m2 or greater.2 In 2022, 22 states had at least 35% […]
