We’ve all grown to accept that our children are likely to let their science and math skills nose-dive over the long summer holiday but what about their health? Your child’s health is also at risk of decline once school lets out for summer, as a study from the University of Texas suggests that children and teenagers gain weight two to three times faster during the summer months compared to the school year. [Read more]

Between value meals and soda bans, a lot of media attention is given to children who are packing on the pounds, but this type of attention isn’t given to obese Americans of all ages. Obesity is especially an overlooked problem among older populations. While the young and old alike are coping with the growing concern of excess weight, older adults are often left to fend for themselves without much assistance. [Read more]

Exercise is an important component of a successful weight loss plan, but when your joints hurt it can be hard to move much, let alone work out. The problem is that a lot of overweight and obese individuals are subject to severe joint pain that develops over time, making it hard to work out even after you start to lose the weight. [Read more]

Our bodies change a lot as we age. Weight gain and fatigue tend to increase while bone health deteriorates. In women, perimenopause often begins in during the late 30s and estrogen levels continue to decline through the 40s as hormonal levels change. With all of these bodily changes it can be really hard to maintain good health as you age. Medical weight loss programs featuring physician support and lipotropic injections can help you to overcome the burdening bulge of age. [Read more]

For many people who are trying to lose weight, the biggest challenge is eating enough calories to feel satisfied but still reduce body mass. Many of today’s foods are eaten on the run in between appointments, work and the gym. This results in calories being consumed without any satisfaction or enjoyment. [Read more]

Heading out to a weight loss center in Beverly Hills is an excellent idea for anyone who looking to lose weight. [Read more]

It can be very easy to become overloaded with things to do. For many people, the line between personal responsibilities and favors for others becomes blurred, especially as you begin to volunteer at your child’s school or run errands for a friend that isn’t feeling well. As you are trying to lose weight, it is important to take a stand for yourself and make sure that you are not carrying around too many burdens that do not belong to you. [Read more]

OPTIFAST is a form of weight loss therapy for obese individuals who need to lose large amounts of weight. It is a medically supervised program offered by physicians, dietitians and other health care professionals who are specially trained in obesity management. [Read more]

There are many options available for those people needing to lose weight quickly or attempting to gain control and lose weight through a medical weight loss plan. Regardless of the direction a person may take, diet and exercise will be the biggest obstacles and most effective friends of weight loss. [Read more]

Recent research results have revealed some important information about weight loss and how to maintain it. It has now been shown that people who are working to lose weight, such as medical weight loss patients, who keep a weight loss food diary are the most successful with weight loss overall.

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