With a historic presidential election now behind us, having elected the first African American to the White House, one would hope that disparities regarding race will slowly become a thing of the past. One area where there is an alarming disparity in the U.S. is the obesity epidemic, especially among women.
By some estimates, over... Read more
Unless you've been hiding under a rock for the past several years, you are well aware that there is an obesity epidemic in our country. Perhaps the most frightening aspect of the obesity epidemic is the prevalence of obesity in children. Studies have shown that childhood obesity has been linked to adult onset diabetes and cardiovascular... Read more
Many of us who are trying to lose weight and deciding which diet to try often overlook a painfully obvious source of calories- portions!! Our country has been inundated with large portions of just about everything, from "Super size" French fries to "Big Gulp" drinks that could supply a medium sized family for weeks. Often though, it's not as... Read more
If our parents are overweight, is it more likely that we are destined to be overweight too? It sure seems that way sometimes. However, like most other health phenomena, it's much more complicated than that.
Let's go back in time about ten thousand years. When human beings were basically hunters and gatherers, it would not be uncommon... Read more
Many patients I have had who are smokers lament about the "inevitable" weight gain that accompanies smoking cessation. Certainly, patients who are already overweight are concerned about more weight gain. The truth is, it is not uncommon to gain 5-15 lbs. once smoking has stopped- but is the weight gain truly inevitable? And, if so, what can you... Read more
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