What is Anorexia? Anorexia nervosa (AN) is an eating disorder in which individuals attempt to lose weight through diet control and/or excessive physical activity. These individuals may appear to be extremely thin or even emaciated; however, milder forms are often undiagnosed by health care professionals. AN is defined as refusal to... Read more
We often blame our parents for the problems we face whether it is how they raised us or what genes they passed along to us. As the U.S. population becomes more overweight or obese,... Read more
Question: Is it bad to do the same workout every day? Dr. Tsai: First of all, you are to be commended if you are doing a workout every day. It is not necessarily bad to do the same thing daily. However, varying your exercise regimen has several advantages. Many people become bored and less motivated with the same workout. Changing your... Read more
Question: I lost weight by running and have recently switched to swimming. Now I can't keep the weight on! Are there certain exercises that are more effective at weight loss than others? Dr. Tsai: Some exercises may be more effective in helping you lose weight than others. The difference may lie in the intensity of the... Read more
Question. How important is it to get calcium from natural sources (like milk and yogurt) as opposed to supplements? Dr. Tsai: I am a proponent of getting your nutrients from natural sources. Some nutrients are more bioavailable or better absorbed and used by your body when they are ingested in natural forms. ... Read more
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