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Bariatric Surgery

Gastrointestinal Surgery: An Overview

Severe obesity is a chronic condition that is difficult to treat through diet and exercise alone. Gastrointestinal surgery is an option for people who are severely obese and cannot lose weight by traditional means or who suffer from serious obesity-related health problems. More . . .

Health and Fitness

Starting a walking program

Walking is one of the easiest ways to be physically active. You can do it almost anywhere and at any time. Walking is also inexpensive. All you need is a pair of shoes with sturdy heel support. More. . .

Activity at any Size

Do you feel that you can barely do any activity at all?
That you cannot exercise, play sports, or become more fit?
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Nutrition and Diet

Understanding Food Portions

Have you noticed that the size of muffins, candy bars, and soft drinks has grown over the years? How about portions of restaurant foods like pasta dishes, steaks, and french fries? As portion sizes grow, people tend to eat more-often more than they need to stay healthy. More. . .

How much do you really know about weight loss and nutrition?

"Lose 30 pounds in 30 days!"

"Eat as much as you want and still lose weight!"

"Try the thigh buster and lose inches fast!"

And so on, and so on, and so on. With so many products and weight-loss theories out there, it's easy to get confused. More. . .