Smart Holiday Snacking Tips

Smart Holiday Snacking Tips

Do all the upcoming holiday parties have you feeling a little nervous about the plethora of calories you’ll be consuming? For many, the Thanksgiving and  Christmas festivities can have them feeling sluggish and bloated by the New Year. There is great news...
Healthy Halloween Treats

Healthy Halloween Treats

At Advanced Surgical, where we offer weight loss programs to the people of Melbourne, FL, we see the effects of unhealthy eating every day.  It is a major cause of obesity.  It is certainly not the ONLY cause of obesity, but it is definitely a major contributor for...
Brevard County Requiring ECGs for Student-Athletes

Brevard County Requiring ECGs for Student-Athletes

Brevard County Requiring ECGs for Student-Athletes A couple of months ago we did a blog addressing the need for young student-athletes to have sports physicals done prior to participating in sports in order to ensure they were healthy, particularly their hearts.  We...
Belly Fat, Our Common Enemy: Part Two – Women

Belly Fat, Our Common Enemy: Part Two – Women

Belly Fat, Our Common Enemy: Part Two – Women In our previous post, we looked at men’s battles to get rid of unwanted belly fat. In this blog, we will be addressing the women. As mentioned in the previous blog, men and women store and metabolize fat differently....

Obesity and Depression

Obesity and Depression Health for life is something almost all of us desire. Various components define health. There are physical, mental, emotional, and social factors to consider. How do you view yourself and those around you? Are you content? Do you feel like an...