Doctors who performed weight loss surgery on a 12-year-old girl from Texas said her health condition has already improved just a week after surgery. Surgeons at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center performed a Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy on 12-year-old Alexis Shapiro on March 21st. Once a normal weight child, Alexis rapidly gained
Today is the final day to save $25 by purchasing an Early Bird Ticket for the 2014 ObesityHelp Conference! The 11th ObesityHelp Annual National Conference will be held on August 15-16, 2014 in Los Angeles, California at the Manhattan Beach Marriott. Early Bird Tickets are available until March 31st for
The documentary All of Me is available to view online via the PBS Independent Lens website until April 22, 2014. All of Me is a documentary that follows the "Girls". The “Girls” have been friends — and morbidly obese — for years. They met via the Austin chapter of the National Association to
Comedian and activist, Rosie O'Donnell revealed she had Vertical Sleeve Gastroplasty in July 2013. During a recent event for the American Heart Association, O'Donnell told the audience "I did it to save my life". O'Donnell suffered a major heart attack in 2012, which prompted her to make healthier lifestyle changes.
Vacation season is approaching, here are some healthy travel tips to keep in mind to avoid the unexpected interrupting your trip. Stay Hydrated — Water is even more important for our bodies when traveling. It is important to drink plenty of water before, during and after traveling. Hydration is even
Congratulations to LaVesca, our 2014 ObesityHelp Conference Super Early Bird Winner! She won a $100 Visa Gift Card! Join LaVesca and hundreds of other ObesityHelp community members, professionals, and vendors at the 2014 ObesityHelp Conference in Manhattan Beach, California, August 15 and 16. You can buy your #OH2014 Early Bird ticket
The 2013 rankings of obesity rates among states were released by Gallup Well-Being. The report shows that Mississippi took over the top position as most obese state from West Virginia. Mississippi had an obesity rate of 35.4 percent for 2013. West Virginia had held the title of most obese state from 2010 through 2012.
Eric Ekis was once taunted and teased by his peers at school, now some of the those same classmates are helping the 510 pound teen get healthy. After Eric got stuck in a desk, his English teacher, Don Wettrick, approached him about his weight and offered to workout with him. Eric
The announcement you've all been waiting for ... The annual ObesityHelp Conference 2014 will be held in Los Angeles, CA on August 15-16, 2014. When you sign-up for updates, you get advance access to Conference updates, including Early Bird pricing and giveaways! Stay tuned for more updates soon: http://events.obesityhelp.com What others have
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