Obese Girls Benefit from Psychotherapy gwhqadmin January 6, 2010 Breaking WLS News Obese girls who undergo psychotherapy sessions show better weight management skills than girls who take a health education course. New research...
Even Moderate Weight Loss Helps the Heart gwhqadmin December 28, 2009 Breaking WLS News Obese people who lose a moderate amount of weight can experience improved heart function – even if they gain the pounds back....
Lincoln University Students Penalized for Obesity gwhqadmin December 15, 2009 Breaking WLS News 1 Comment Lincoln University is enforcing its policy prohibiting students from graduating if they fail to get their BMI below 30 or complete a semester-long...
Weight Loss Surgery and Plastic Surgery gwhqadmin November 6, 2009 Life After WLS, Patient Education 2 Comments Weight loss surgery patients often put plastic surgery on their "To Do" list after they shed the excess pounds -- and face the prospect of flabby...
Obesity: BMI Not Always the Best Measurement gwhqadmin September 26, 2009 Breaking WLS News 1 Comment Obesity is generally measured by body mass index, or BMI. But, a new study indicates that BMI may not provide an accurate assessment for the elderly....
Weight Loss Surgery News – September 25, 2009 gwhqadmin September 25, 2009 Breaking WLS News, WLS News In this week’s edition of WLS News, discover how weight loss surgery can reduce the risk of cancer in women, and why results may be different for...
Weight Loss and Omega 3: Looking for Links gwhqadmin September 14, 2009 Breaking WLS News Weight loss could be linked to Omega-3 supplements according to recent media reports. But, research findings are being misinterpreted, says one...
Childhood Obesity Rate Triples Since 1970s gwhqadmin September 2, 2009 Breaking WLS News Childhood obesity among children and teens has more than tripled since 1976, according to a study published in Academic Pediatrics. Interestingly,...
