Why consider a weight loss program?
Did you know? Shedding just 5 to 10 percent of your body weight can boost your mental health and lower the risk of getting heart disease and certain forms of cancer. Apart from helping you live a longer, healthier life, weight loss can also increase your mobility and improve your mood and overall self-image. If…
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Physical benefits of weight loss
Weight loss can help you live a longer, healthier life, but do you know how it benefits your body and mind? Weight loss is about more than fitting into smaller clothes. By maintaining a healthy weight, you could improve your mobility and mood, and you’ll also lower your risk for serious illnesses. Even a modest…
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Considering the risks of Bariatric Surgery
Bariatric Surgery should be a last resort choice and other options should be considered before considering this invasive surgery. The Mayo Clinic defines Gastric bypass and other weight-loss surgeries as making changes to your digestive system to help you lose weight. Bariatric surgery is done when diet and exercise haven’t worked or when you have…
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Why lose weight?
The Benefits Even a modest weight loss of 5 to 15% of total body weight in a person who is overweight or obese, reduces the risk factors for some diseases, particularly heart disease. Weight loss can result in lower blood pressure, lower blood sugar, and lower cholesterol levels, better moods and energy, improved mobility and…
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