Obesity Counseling Should Address the Brain, Not the Food Editor August 13, 2011 Breaking WLS News 1 Comment Obesity can be better managed by addressing environmental cues and neurological triggers rather than nutrition counseling, researchers say....
Weight Loss Secret Revealed: Chew More to Eat Less Editor August 6, 2011 Breaking WLS News Weight loss may be as simple as chewing your food, which research shows lead people to consume fewer calories. But is a meal chewed to mush still appetizing?...
Weight Loss Surgery Patients Benefit from Rigorous Exercise Editor July 31, 2011 Breaking WLS News Weight loss surgery patients often lose a pound a day after their procedure and may be disinclined to exercise as a result. But rigorous exercise can promote faster weight loss and significantly improve...
Want to Prevent Belly Fat? Eat More Fiber Editor July 29, 2011 Breaking WLS News People who eat more soluble fiber have healthier bodies, maintain a slimmer physique, and have less risk of chronic illness, new research shows....
Fat Substitutes Could Cause Obesity Editor July 25, 2011 Breaking WLS News Fat substitutes may backfire for people looking to lose weight, and instead set off a chain reaction of metabolic and hormonal responses that lead to obesity, new research shows....
WLS Journeys – Guest Monica Martin Editor June 29, 2011 WLS Journeys 2 Comments Hurricane Katrina victim Monica Martin is not much of a victim after all, having reinvented herself as a successful plus-size model after weight loss surgery. Hear how Monica's extreme weight jeopardized her pregnancy, and how she overcame struggles and self-doubt to achieve true happiness.
Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy: What You Should Know Editor June 27, 2011 Sleeve Gastrectomy 8 Comments Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy (VSG), also referred to as the gastric sleeve procedure, is gaining popularity as a viable weight loss surgery solution. Learn the risks and benefits of this bariatric procedure, and how results compare to the gastric bypass and Lap-Band.
Fat-Busting Research Could Help Whittle Waistlines Editor November 26, 2010 Breaking WLS News Fat cells have a maximum load they can withstand. Exceed it—through pressure or vibration—and the cells disintegrate, research shows. ...