Top Five Medical Reasons To Consider Weight-Loss Surgery
on April 15, 2009
While improving your self-esteem and lowering your pants size are significant benefits of weight-loss surgery, the health benefits can be dramatic. Nick Nicholson, M.D., weight loss surgeon on the medical staff at Baylor Regional Medical Center at Plano, explains how the surgery can actually improve certain health conditions.

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Couple chooses surgical route for weight loss
on April 15, 2009
Joe Smith was a heavy child.

As he grew into adulthood, he continued to be overweight, although he was always able to function. He had a full-time job, worked with the horses and did other chores on his Reelsville farm.

Then in 2003 his mother, his only living parent, died. Joe spiraled into a deep depression -- and turned to food for comfort.

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Fat might drop those pounds
on April 14, 2009
Can fat help make you skinny?

That seeming paradox was the basis of a recent front-page story in The New York Times, and the article included some insights from Claude Bouchard, director of LSU’s Pennington Biomedical Research Center.
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Steps to a better breakfast
on April 14, 2009
You’ve heard it before and you’ll hear it again: breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and eating it could help you lose weight.

It’s a simple truth: Breakfast eaters tend to be slimmer. “Studies show that those who skip breakfast have inferior dietary habits generally,? says Terry Graham, chair of human health and nutritional sciences at the University of Guelph.
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Obesity Awareness: Why So Many Americans Are Overweight
on April 14, 2009

People are inherently lazy. This is a big problem, especially when it comes to obesity. People don’t know how and/or have the means to be healthy, lean and fit. Most people are unmotivated and seek out supplements and infomercial gadgets to achieve fast and easy weight loss or health results. Because of access to the Internet, publications and other media, people get information overload. They don’t know what to do with it all.

We need to create a Cultural Shift in order to have a tipping point of awareness of the severe dangers of obesity in America. It took 30 years for our society to realize the dangers of smoking to make the shift to banning smoking in public places and making the necessary changes to prevent the Tobacco Companies from poisoning us and profiting from it.

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Lapband surgery leads to weight loss, less drinking for a healthier, happier Daly
on April 14, 2009

Now we know how John Daly lost those 40 pounds.

The Arkansas bomber had lapband surgery in February -- a silicone band was placed around the upper portion of his stomach, shrinking its size and limiting how much he can eat. He's lost 42 pounds so far and now wears extra large shirts compared the triple XL shirts of a few months ago.

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Omega-3 may help with post-surgery loss
on April 14, 2009
 A randomized controlled trial showed omega-3 fatty acids helped preserve muscles in patients who had surgery for esophageal cancer, Irish researchers said.
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Unraveling causes of diabetes
on April 14, 2009

As the prevalence of diabetes has doubled in North Carolina and the nation during the past decade, doctors are only now beginning to unravel the complex series of cellular events that cause some people to develop the chronic disease, while others remain healthy.

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Weighty issues: Fighting childhood obesity
on April 14, 2009

An overweight child often has more than excess pounds to bear -- they're often taunted by peers and can suffer health problems, now and later.

Overweight kids can experience body aches, joint pain and have a greater risk of high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol and heart disease. They can also have emotional problems, including self-esteem issues, depression and anxiety about food, activities or even going out in public.

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Fat dogs and cats: How to help your pet shed the pounds
on April 13, 2009
Overweight or fat dogs and cats are more common than most pet owners realize. It is estimated that over 50% of dogs between the ages of five to ten years of age are overweight or obese.
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