Massive weight loss surgery is known to decrease a person’s risk of heart disease, stroke and other diseases and conditions. A recent study has found the benefits may also include improvements in cognitive function, such as...
The temptation to cheat on a post-bariatric diet is everywhere, but the workplace is one of the likeliest places that a patient will slip up. This is true for several reasons: Employees spend an average of...
There is a worrisome connection between excessive body weight and pregnancy. Many overweight women find it hard to conceive. Others become pregnant but develop serious health problems, and may pass health problems on to their babies....
The physical and psychological benefits of exercise are well-documented: better cardiovascular health, more energy, lower stress and weight control are just a few. However, jumping into a new exercise routine can be intimidating, especially if you...
According to the U.S. National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, asthma affects nearly 25 million people in the United States. Individuals that are obese are at a heightened risk of developing asthma, a chronic condition in...
Hitting a weight loss plateau is a common frustration among patients of Texas Laparoscopic Consultants. Our patients tend to lose a substantial amount of weight in the first few months to a year after bariatric surgery;...
