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Weight Bias, the Psychological Impact of Obesity, and Helpful Resources
Patients with overweight or obesity face several adverse physiological effects due to weight. Two of the most prevalent effects are weight bias and negative body…
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…
Physical Fitness and Physical Activity
What is the difference between physical activity and physical fitness? Physical activity refers to any movement produced by skeletal muscle which uses energy whereas physical…
Antihistamines and Weight Gain
Benadryl, Allegra, Zyrtec, Claritin are all antihistamines sold throughout the United States, both over the counter and via prescription. Anyone who suffers from chronic sinus…
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…
How to Workout at Home
The pandemic COVID-19 is changing our lives dramatically. We are advised to work from home and stay there during evenings and weekends as well. While…
COVID-19: Eating Healthy While Working from Home
Working from home can make it tough to keep your nutrition in check. At home there are a variety of foods available unlike working in…
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…
Obesity Medicine Association to Launch OMA Local Chapters in Early 2020
Initiative to foster collaboration among health care professionals in 12 cities/states around the country. DENVER, COLO. — December 19, 2019 — The Obesity Medicine Association…