The Obesity Medicine Association (OMA) would like to commend Dr. Akshay B. Jain on the excellent article in Medscape , “Obesity and the Bitter Pill…
No matter who you are, we all have had our mental health affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and social distancing. Here are some tips to…
During these uncertain times, when fear is mounting every single day, it is vital to keep your mind focused and relaxed. Our mind controls our…
In these strange times of COVID-19 when we are experiencing an ongoing and rapid change in our lifestyle, workplace, and daily routines, it is important…
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In recent years, the word “mindfulness” has gained popularity in both media and scientific literature. Many of us have heard it in contexts such as:…
Defining Obesity’s Interplay among Environment, Behavior, and Genetics Obesity is a disease that occurs when a person’s body accumulates and stores excessive amounts of body…
Motivational interviewing is a patient-centered counseling technique that incorporates listening, interpersonal skills, and support to bring a patient from ambivalence to behavioral change. The patient…
The concept of weight loss has typically been seen as a short-term plan and solution. Until recently, many people believed in a short-term modification of…