How does your brain affect your weight loss journey?
Published Date: October 7, 2022Many people have heard about the reward pathway in our brains, the path that gets stimulated by a reward and makes us want to do…
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Obesity Management for People with Desk Jobs
Published Date: July 1, 2022The Problem Obesity has been a long-fought battle in the United States. In 2020, the CDC estimated an obesity prevalence of 41.9% (1). This prevalence…
Obesity and Anxiety Disorder: Which One Comes First?
Published Date: June 20, 2022There is a well-known relationship between obesity and psychiatric illness that is quite complex. We know that over half of those with mental health disorders…
Understanding The Dietary Inflammatory Index & Foods That Reduce Stress
Published Date: February 14, 2022Raise your hand if you know the best way to de-stress. Alcohol? Dessert? How about consulting with the dietary inflammatory index first? For those who…
Achieving Balance as Remote Work Environments Continue
Published Date: November 29, 2021The COVID19 pandemic has shone a spotlight on obesity as a major public health issue for two particular reasons. First, obesity is one of the…
Tips for a Happy and Healthy Diwali
Published Date: October 28, 2021With the holidays just around the corner, Obesity Medicine Association wishes you a Happy Holiday Season! Each community celebrates different festivals and traditions this time…
How Screen Time Can Impact Sleep & Childhood Weight Gain
Published Date: June 30, 2021How screen time may impact sleep quality and juvenile weight gain Smart phones, TVs, computers have very much become an integral part of our lives.…
Frequently Asked Questions about Sleep, Stress, and Obesity
Published Date: January 21, 20211. What is considered adequate sleep for adults? According to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine adults ages 18-60 should receive 7 or more hours…
9 Self-Care Strategies to Practice During Quarantine
Published Date: January 14, 2021The calendar has flipped, and we have started the New Year. As we all hope for a better year ahead of us, we continue to…
Eating Healthy During the Holidays
Published Date: October 22, 2020Most studies have suggested that the average American gained about 5 pounds from Thanksgiving Day to New Year’s Day. In fact, most people expect to…