How Healthy Weight Loss Can Help You Live Longer

How Healthy Weight Loss Can Help You Live Longer

Marketers and diet companies often promote the cosmetic benefits of weight loss. But the most important reason to avoid obesity is that it may help you live longer. A medical weight loss program is a great way to lose weight in a safe and healthy way that promises...
How Fast Food Contributes to Obesity

How Fast Food Contributes to Obesity

John V. deGuzman, MD We can all agree that fast food is: High in calories High in fat (especially saturated and trans fats) High in sugar and simple carbohydrates High in salt Served in large portions (would you like to supersize that?) Low in cost Convenient Given...
Why Alcohol is Dangerous for People with Obesity

Why Alcohol is Dangerous for People with Obesity

It’s been widely reported that Americans are drinking more during the COVID-19 pandemic. And we all know the health consequences of too much alcohol. But how does obesity enter into the risk equation? Well, a recent study looked at alcohol intake in relation to body...
What to Know about Diabetes & Obesity

What to Know about Diabetes & Obesity

Diabetes is a medical condition that prevents the body from processing and using blood sugar. It’s associated with excess weight and afflicts many people with obesity. The good news is, weight loss is often the solution to improve. A moderate amount of weight loss can...