It’s time to kick off a healthy new year! Losing weight is one of the best ways to improve your overall health, reduce your risk factors for chronic diseases, and improve your confidence. If you’re tired of trying the latest fad diet each new year, it might be a great time to learn about how […]
As a parent, you may be noticing unhealthy changes in your teenage daughter’s weight and you worry about the effects on her health and body image. While your daughter might feel upset or worried about her weight, it’s important for parents to address it but in a sensitive way that focuses on your teenage daughter’s […]
Obesity is a serious problem in the United States. 40% of adults are obese and another 30% are overweight[1] which means that currently, the majority of our population is either overweight or obese. 19% of children are obese1. These numbers are increasing. Obesity is associated with numerous medical conditions such as high blood pressure, diabetes, […]
It’s a new year and time to set (and achieve) those new year’s resolutions! Losing weight is one of the most common new year’s resolutions, but it’s one that can be very difficult to keep. Many don’t know where to start, while others need someone to hold them accountable and to cheer them on along […]
According to the Obesity Action Coalition, more than 29 percent of female North Carolinians are considered obese. Losing weight is different for women than men for several reasons. Men have more muscle mass, which burns more calories, men have faster metabolism, and there are hormonal differences. The following is some advice for women who are […]
Being overweight is challenging for anyone, but especially for children and adolescents. Currently 1 in every 3 child in the United States is overweight or obese, a rate that has tripled in the past 30 years! As parents, we worry about the impact of excess weight on our children’s health. Obesity increases the risk for […]
With the new year officially upon us, many of us want to lose weight but don’t know where to start. While a quick Google search may yield dozens of diet programs, fad and detox diets, most of us know that these plans typically don’t work and often aren’t good for our long-term health. This leads […]
A patient once asked me if she could eat a piece of chocolate every day while she was pregnant. At about 75 calories each for a Lindt chocolate truffle, well, technically she could. The key to a healthy pregnancy is exercise and nutritious eating… there’s no surprise there. But there is also a third factor to consider […]
WakeMed Cary Hospital is a Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence, and we have helped many people and their families decide if weight loss surgery is for them. Most often, the exploratory process starts with online research and then an information session. The top 5 questions asked during these information sessions include: 1. Do I […]
As the parent of a pre-teen or teenager, you might notice that your child’s weight fluctuates frequently. You might wonder if this is normal or worry that something is wrong. In most cases, weight fluctuation is completely normal during childhood and can be attributed to growth spurts or puberty during the adolescent years. Growth Spurts […]
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