The Stigma Surrounding Obesity

The Stigma Surrounding Obesity

The Stigma Surrounding Obesity Obesity in the United States is a hot topic of conversation. As with other social problems surrounding us, we are quick to look for someone to blame. The popular culprits range from hormone pumped meat consumption, fast food chains, and...

What Is Gastric Sleeve Surgery?

What Is Gastric Sleeve Surgery? Contemporary weight loss clinics have several minimally invasive bariatric surgery options. When combined with robotic surgical technology, these minimally invasive procedures become even less invasive. The surgeon, assisted by robotic...
Strategies To Improve Sleep

Strategies To Improve Sleep

Strategies To Improve Sleep In an age where we are constantly plugged into the grid assimilating information at a rapid rate, sleep is well on the decline. An estimated thirty percent of Americans suffer get less than the recommended six to eight hours of...
Understanding How BMI Works

Understanding How BMI Works

Although many people are aware that being overweight increases the risk for many complications, they usually don’t know exactly what is considered overweight or obese. The good news is that it is pretty easy to find out. By knowing your BMI (body mass index),...