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Frequently Asked Questions about Sleep, Stress, and Obesity
1. 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…
Obesity Medicine Association Announces Major Updates to its Pediatric Obesity Algorithm
Updates help clinicians address chronic disease of obesity, identified as the most common cause of prevalent patient conditions DENVER, Colo., Oct. 20, 2020 —The Obesity…
Genetic Testing: Uncovering the Underlying Cause of Severe Obesity
Recent advances in genetic research have helped broaden the understanding of genetic factors that can lead to early-onset, severe obesity and an insatiable hunger called…
All Obesity is Not the Same: Recognizing Genetic Causes of Obesity
There have been significant advances in research focused on understanding how genetics influence body weight in recent years. Severe obesity is caused by a wide…
How Does Bariatric Surgery Impact Your Risk of Diabetes?
The global prevalence of diabetes and obesity in adults indicates that it has reached epidemic proportions. Obesity is a chronic disease affecting more than 100…
Clinical Practice Guidelines for the Perioperative Nutrition, Metabolic, and Nonsurgical Support of Patients Undergoing Baratric Procedures
2019 Update CLINICAL PRACTICE GUIDELINES FOR THE PERIOPERATIVE NUTRITION, METABOLIC, AND NONSURGICAL SUPPORT OF PATIENTS UNDERGOING BARIATRIC PROCEDURES Ð 2019 UPDATE: COSPONSORED BY AMERICAN ASSOCIATION…
Do Men Really Drop Pounds Faster Than Women?
The Science Behind Gender and Weight Loss? A recent study published in Diabetes, Obesity and Metabolism looked into the connection between weight loss and gender,…
Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Obesity
What Is Obstructive Sleep Apnea? Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is an increasingly common condition affecting approximately 20 to 30% of men and 10 to 15%…
What Causes Obesity?
What causes obesity? Many people believe the answer to this question is very simple: eating too many calories or burning too few calories. However, if…