OMA Logo

Welcome to the OMA Blog

The Obesity Medicine Association Blog is the leading industry hub for obesity medicine. Find the latest research, expert insights, and practical tips to tackle the multifaceted disease of obesity. Hear from OMA Outreach Committee members, OMA Board members, and more to gain a deeper understanding of the complex factors influencing obesity and explore innovative approaches to prevention, treatment, and long-term management. Join a community of healthcare professionals, researchers, and individuals passionate about combating obesity.

image of a group of 3 doctors standing in a row
06/20/23

Obesity Management Team

Optimal treatment of obesity involves a multidisciplinary team, here in the US that often follows the Chronic Care Model (CCM) of health care delivery. The…

Continue reading
image of a persons feet walking on the treadmill
06/20/23

How much physical activity is needed for weight loss, weight loss maintenance, and weight gain prevention?

High physical activity levels (PAL) or exercise training (ET) should be an integral part of any treatment plan for individuals regardless of weight loss goals…

Continue reading
image of a woman from behind holding her arms up in front of a field
05/11/23

Women’s Mental Health and Obesity

Obesity is a complex disease that affects a large proportion of the global population. While obesity is often linked to physical health problems such as…

Continue reading
Obesity Medicine 2023 Review Blog Image
05/09/23

Insights from the Obesity Medicine 2023 Conference

Experts share their perspectives on obesity care, stigma, coaching skills, protein synthesis, and BMI limitations at the Obesity Medicine 2023 Conference in Manhattan. The bustling…

Continue reading
image of a doctor holding a clipboard and a pen and sitting, speaking with a patient
05/09/23

Behavioral Therapies to Address Stress Eating in Patients with Obesity

Traditional behavioral therapy is one of the Four Pillars. Depending on your practice environment, you may have access to a multidisciplinary team to address the…

Continue reading
Shifting from morbid to class 3 obesity
04/06/23

Shifting from “Morbid Obesity” to “Class III Obesity”

Understand the definition of morbid obesity, which healthcare providers are shifting to refer to as Class III obesity or severe obesity.

Continue reading
a man sitting on the edge of a bed arching his back in pain
04/05/23

Obesity and Pain Management: How to Treat Pain in Patients with Obesity

Obesity is defined as a chronic, relapsing, multi-factorial, neurobehavioral disease, wherein an increase in body fat promotes adipose tissue dysfunction and abnormal fat mass physical…

Continue reading
Doctor handing a prescription to a patient
03/30/23

Obesity Medicine Association Issues a Position Statement on Compounded Peptides

DENVER, Co. – March 30, 2023 The Obesity Medicine Association has released its Position Statement on Compounded Peptides, with a summary that states:  “The Obesity…

Continue reading
Image of New York skyline with a blue overlay with the obesity medicine 2023 logo and the words 5 reasons to attend
02/13/23

Top 5 Reasons to Attend Obesity Medicine 2023 

Obesity Medicine 2023, hosted by the Obesity Medicine Association is just a short two months away, and what better way to welcome spring than with…

Continue reading

Showing 46-54 of 104 results

1 ... 5 6 7 ... 12