There just may be another added bonus for moms who under go weight loss surgery. A new Canadian study suggests that children born to moms who have had the surgery may be less likely to become obese than their siblings who were born before the weight loss surgery was performed.
May is Osteoporosis Awareness Month! What’s Your Bone Health IQ? Take the Quiz! Osteoporosis is a disease in which bones become fragile and more likely to fracture. Usually the bone loses density, which measures the amount of calcium and minerals in the bone.-National Library of Medicine 1. True or False:
All Gave Some...Some Gave All... Today we remember and honor the fallen soldiers who sacrificed their lives to protect our country... Have a safe Memorial Day!
The ObesityHelp Team would like to wish all of you a very happy and safe Memorial Day. We salute and honor our fallen soldiers who gave their lives to protect our country and thank the soldiers worldwide who are currently serving. 12 Memorable Memorial Day Quotes 1. "A hero is
What exactly is the low down on carbs? For many weight loss surgery post-ops, there are many varying opinions about carbs. If you check OH’s message boards, there are many questions with various answers and opinions. So, what is the deal with carbs? Let’s check out the “good” and “bad”
Get warmed up for the ObesityHelp After Party dance as Robanne teaches you some basic Hip Hop moves in this fun-filled class! You’re going to love the dance moves you learn, no prior dance experience required. Best of all, you’ll get to incorporate this activity into your daily fitness routines
I can’t exercise because (you fill in the blank). Many of us wish that we had a passion for exercise. As you cruise the message boards on ObesityHelp, you’ll see many members that have found their inner athlete and have developed a love for exercise. As you read the message
Success with weight loss surgery is less about the numbers on the scale and more about the lifestyle and health of the patient. Unfortunately, many weight loss surgery patients do not measure their success beyond the numbers on the scale and this can lead to negative self-image. Why are patients
This year’s ObesityHelp 2013 Conference is designed to inspire conversations and connections while celebrating health and wellness. We’ve been in the process of inviting a variety of diverse speakers, many that were requested directly by the ObesityHelp community. Some will lead Group Discussions and Activities, while others will pilot Breakout
Oklahoma Tragedy: If you are looking for a loved one you can visit www.safeandwell.org As a support community that reaches people worldwide, we have many ObesityHelp members and visitors who have been tragically impacted by the Oklahoma tornado. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families and friends who are
