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January 05, 2024
It’s no secret that obesity is an epidemic in the U.S. However, many patients and providers don’t realize that obesity is a chronic disease—it’s not a reflection of a person’s work ethic, personality...
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February 28, 2019
Aspirin has long been used as a therapy to reduce the risk of stroke, heart attacks, and heart disease. But research released in September 2018 as part of the ASPREE (Aspirin in Reducing Events in the...
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February 21, 2019
The problem of obesity continues to grow in the U.S., which means more women are becoming pregnant while they are carrying excess weight. According to data from the March of Dimes, 22.8 percent of wom...
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February 15, 2019
Heart disease is the No.1 cause of death in the U.S.—so plenty of traditional prevention tips exist, ranging from the Mediterranean diet to exercising regularly. However, a 2019 study pub...
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December 24, 2018
The holidays offer us time with friends and family, and sometimes even vacations from work. But one thing we have noticed over the years is that the holidays and winter months also correspond with in...
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October 31, 2018
Trick-or-treating is one of the most fun times of the year for kids and parents alike. However, one caveat to the fun can be the masses of sugary treats kids have at their fingertips.With childhood ob...
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September 19, 2018
It’s no exaggeration that there’s an obesity epidemic among U.S. teens. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention notes that more than 20 percent of 12 to 19-year-olds are obese. Over time, obesi...