Heart Disease, Stroke and Diabetes
Obesity Is a Serious Health Problem
Obesity surgery offers thousands a new lease on life. To understand the impact the surgery has on improving health, quality of life and longevity, one… Continue Reading
Prevent Peripheral Arterial Disease
Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD) afflicts approximately eight million Americans and, according to the American Heart Association, approximately 12-20% of individuals 65 years of age or… Continue Reading
Travel Aches and Strains
Traveling can be rough on the body. Whether you are traveling alone on business or on your way to a sunny resort with your family,… Continue Reading
The Benefits of Bariatric Surgery
Bariatric surgery continues to benefit people struggling with morbid obesity worldwide. Most importantly, bariatric surgery saves lives. Facts supporting the effectiveness of bariatric surgery as… Continue Reading
Dogs + Diets = Delicious
Sixty-five percent of Americans are overweight or obese. Forty percent of our pets are too. Obesity contributes to a shortened life span, heart disease, diabetes,… Continue Reading
Obesity Surgery Improves Health
Most patients are very satisfied with the results of their gastric bypass operation. Overwhelmingly, patients find that they lose 50 to 90 percent of their… Continue Reading
Being Overweight Puts You at Risk For Diabetes
Did you know that nearly nine out of 10 people with newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes are overweight? If you are overweight, losing some weight… Continue Reading
Can Diabetes Be Prevented?
A number of studies have shown that regular physical activity can significantly reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Type 2 diabetes also appears… Continue Reading
Can Vitamins Help With Heart Disease?
What can lower my risk of heart disease? Exercise regularly. Dont smoke or chew tobacco. Eat a diet low in fats and salt. Eat lots… Continue Reading
Heart Disease and Oral Health
Heart disease will claim half a million lives this year. Most adults know heart disease is the number one killer of Americans, however a consumer… Continue Reading
